As I've pointed out in other posts, South Maui has so many great beaches. Ulua is probably one of my least favorite. Don't get me wrong - it's better than probably 99% of the beaches in the world (just look at the picture above!). Ulua just isn't at the top of the heap when it comes to beach-going in Wailea, which is kinda like saying that Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough isn't the best flavor of ice cream. There might be better options, but if you're starving you're not going to say no.
The two main drawbacks of Ulua are crowds (especially on the north end, where they teach scuba lessons), and somewhat cloudy water (especially on the south end). Again, both of these are relative - and easily remedied by walking North around the small point to Mokapu Beach, which I much prefer.
Wailea Elua Village, a recommended place to stay and subject of a separate post, fronts Ulua Beach. Mokapu Beach is a 30-second walk North. Wailea Beach is a 5-minute walk South. Ulua sometimes gets wavy enough for some easy body surfing or beginner boogie boarding, but don't count on it. Snorkeling at the north end is good, however, if you can avoid the scuba lessons.
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