Visiting Mākena Beach: what to know
- Tickets
- Nonresident entry and parking fees; check prices
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Best time
- Afternoon
- Getting there
- About 15 minutes south of Wailea
Maui itineraries with Mākena Beach
Mākena Beach is on day 5
Day 5 of Maui in 5 Days
Molokini and South Maui
How Mākena Beach fits into a day.- 7:00Molokini CraterOff South Maui
- 12:30Lunch in KīheiKīhei
- 14:30Mākena BeachMākena
- 17:30Sunset in WaileaWailea
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Mākena Beach FAQs
Is Mākena Beach safe for swimming?
The shore break can be strong. Watch the conditions and the lifeguards.
Is Mākena the same as Big Beach?
Yes. Locals call it Big Beach.
Is there parking at Mākena Beach?
Yes. Nonresidents pay a per-person entry fee and a parking fee at the kiosks or online.
