Mokapu Beach

Mokapu is my favorite beach along the Wailea beach path, and one of my favorites anywhere! As you can tell from above, it's a beautiful crescent of fine sand and gorgeous (clear, calm) water. The view of the West Maui mountains is spectacular. The swimming in the middle of the beach is awesome - the bottom is nice & sandy. If you have a snorkel, head to the rocks on the far left side and follow them out to a spectacular reef. This is the first place I ever got to swim alongside a sea turtle...an awesome experience!

The resort that's behind Mokapu closed a few years ago and is being redeveloped. In the meantime, this beach is underused and uncrowded. I recommend staying within walking distance; parking is limited and fills up quickly.

The only real downside to Mokapu is that in the morning it's busy with a lot of walkers & joggers. The Wailea beach path ends here, and people funnel onto the beach to continue heading north to Keawakapu Beach. I recommend sticking to the very south (left) end of the beach - there the traffic mostly passes behind you. In the afternoon there's less foot traffic but a better chance for wind that can make the water choppy. Don't bother bringing your boogie board; you probably won't be able to use it.