Makena Beach

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Makena has some of Maui's most well-known beaches. Makena Beach, also known as Oneloa (Big Beach), is one of Maui's longest beaches (more than 3,000 feet of pure white sand).

Big Beach, which is divided into two different parts, "Big Beach" and "Little Beach," is approximately two-thirds of a mile long and has cerulean-hued seas excellent for body surfing and bodyboarding. The north end of Big Beach is bounded by Pu'u Ola'i, a massive dome-shaped cinder cone. Little Beach is located on the other side of this Pu'u Ola'i. Little Beach is one of the gorgeous beaches in the world.

If you look for the best place to see a sunset, there are few better than Makena Beach's velvety soft golden beaches. The sunsets at the crystal-clear seas here are often regarded as some of the most beautiful on the planet.