Mākena State Park

It was such a beautiful drive, and the beach was just perfection! There are a few street vendors on the road to the state beach, which was a perfect snack after the beach! Wish they had outdoor showers, though.

Beautiful. Big waves so watch the little ones, life guards we're out warning people, did a great job at educating everyone. The parking lot gets full quick but the beach is huge so it doesn't seem busy.

One of the most beautiful beaches in Maui! However! The surf here can be dangerous! So exercise caution and don't go in the water if the waves are crashing hard!

Beautiful beach the water was soo clear. December felt in the high 70s. Not supper crowded during the week. We loved it.

"Big Beach" and "Little Beach" are ABSOLUTELY the best beaches in Maui. From Little Beach, you can see ALL islands in the county (Kaho'Olawe, Lanai, Moloka'i, West Maui, and Molokini). The strand of sand on big beach is wide, so it's easy to sit apart from others for privacy if desired (so that your music doesn't interfere with that of others and vice-versa). On the other hand, if you want to socialize, there seems to be a good crowd on weekends, particularly by the volleyball courts. The only downside is that little beach closes at 8 pm, and the parking lot to both beaches closes at 7 pm (not sure why the beaches close at at). The solution to this is to simply park outside the parking lot, on the road. Star gazing at night from here (is the skies are clear) is AMAZING.

Always beautiful at Makena State Park aka Big Beach. Be careful of the water, as beautiful and blue it may be, the shore breaks can be deadly. Aka break neck beach. If there's a big swell just stay out of the water or go to a different beach more calm. Listen to the lifeguards, they're there to protect you 🤙🏽

Great Beach but can be very dangerous here. It costs to park and $5 per visitor to visit.

Perfect beach, lots of unique spots to snorkel just by the coast, and no need to pay for a guide. Bring goggles, snorkel, and possibly GoPro to get amazing photos of sea turtles!

This might be my favorite beach of all time. Off the beaten path, but worth every step! Definitely make this part of your Maui vacation!

First time visitor,beach was awesome,clean and wide open. Ventured over the rock trail to catch a glimpse of Little Beach,watch your steps!

This is a busy and beautiful beach. Parking is a challenge, depending on your fortune! Still great beach with more people. Volley ball tourney started while we where there and anybody could play

Makena Beach is the most untouched shorelines of Maui Consist of Big beach and little beach. You can travel from one to another. We visited the big beach early in the mornings and it felt like a private beach that we had to our disposal. It was such a gorgeous beach with soft gold sand, blue and emerald crystal water. One of the most beautiful beach in Hawaii that we experienced with great sand, lava rocks and amazing waves. There were some food trucks to eat across the road to the parking lot. Admission fee is $10 for car and $5 for each person
Would highly recommend visiting Makena Beach while in Maui.

Probably the best part of Maui, with the exception of maybe Wanapanapa State Park, but that's only because it's a black sand beach. Mākena aka Big Beach is EXACTLY what you envision when you think of Hawaii🏳‍🌈. Absolutely beautiful water, that's nice and warm, pretty big waves, gorgeous views, just everything you could want. It was quite possibly the most exquisite place on earth.

By far my favorite beach in Maui, behind Kaanapali. Some amazing sunsets, major waves, great for skim boarding and body boarding, and even body surfing if you’re careful. Big beach is great, and right around the corner (north) is little beach! Which you may want to look into 😉
Lots of sand, so everyone can spread out. Theyre four entrances, you will just have to decide which entrance fits you. I will say the first two entrance you must pay, unless you park on the road.

Very beautiful beach! But make no mistake about it, the wave tides are treachous. And many break very close to the shore and they hit hard. One hit me so hard I did a summersault in shallow water! Thankfully, I was not injured. There are signs warning people, as well as the lifeguards. But don't let this stop you from visiting. Have fun but be safe!

Beach is beautiful. Maybe one of the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii with great sand and big waves for surfing. There is also a lifeguard so this beach is suitable for families with kids. Admission fee is $10 for car and $5 for each person.

Absolutely gorgeous. If you're not familiar with the ocean, shore break and rip tides, I wouldn't go in the water. The sand is super soft and I was happy to be digging it out of my bag for days!

Learn to dive through the waves. Otherwise you can get serious injuries. And never turn your back on the ocean. This beach is the best for playing in the waves and watching peeps.

Lovely BIG sandy beach...but be careful. This beach has the biggest shore break on Maui... if the waves are big and you are not a strong and experienced with some knowledge about surf... do not go swimming.

On a calm day, great for adults and children.

There is a parking fee (currently$10), but often you can park up on the road and it is a three minute walk in. The car park closes at 7pm - if you park, don't get locked in. The beach access fee for non-residents is $5... pays towards the upkeep of the Makena State Park.... worthy investment.

Sunsets here are gorgeous.

Beach is awesome, like the signs say, there is a strong current, so keep an eye on your kids. Parking is limited, it is a pay to park, $10 for the auto and $5 per person. Attendant is there to help with payment on credit card or download the masterpark app and pay by phone.
Two life guard stations on the main beach ⛱. Both are staffed. Great time as we enjoyed. If you go by the rocky outcroppings you can see marine life for snorkeling, we also saw turtles 🐢 and octopuses 🐙
Great beach day on an awesome beach.