Hotels at an in-demand location can get expensive; you can easily rack up a few thousand dollars in lodging alone. However continue past this park along the path and the beach opens up like a blooming flower.After a walk along the beach or path enjoy a Mai Tai at the Kea Lani’s lobby bar or the hotels restaurant Nick’s Fishmarket overlooking the garden area and ocean.This beautiful long sandy beach has three rocky points that are full of marine life. It’s a luxurious beach so why not splurge a little and have some lunch after snorkeling? Residents bring their keiki (children) to play in the surf on the weekends but it often remains quite during the weekdays.It has become a popular place for weddings and photographers as the sunsets here can be spectacular! Snuba diving is sort of like scuba diving but without the certification, experience or restrictive gear. Scuba diving classes and certification are also available. Finding a hotel is plenty of work, why spend even more time trying to find a good snorkeling spot? North Kihei usually has poor visibility and less marine life than South Kihei. Snorkeling gear is free for the first 1 hr thereafter it is 9$/hr. This time we are traveling with a very young baby so most time will The resort does average over $620 on average for a single night, but there’s plenty to love with a 4.7 star rating! Ho’olei also has a 4.9 star rating, thanks to golf course access, beautiful multi-bedroom villas with views, and amazing service. Keawakapu Beach is just a mile away, and the B&B has an astounding 4.9 star rating! Skim boarding and boogie boarding are popular here but keep in mind the locals know how to kick out of these waves before they become smashed into the sand. The sand drops steeply into the water here making for a brutal shore break as the waves jack up and close out onto bare sand. No lifeguard.Po’olenalena means “yellow head”, referring to a yellow striped rock inland near the golf course.Makena landing is a popular entrance point for wide range of ocean activity companies. Unfortunately for her Pele also favored the handsome king and in a fit of rage cut the Mo’o in half and turned the pieces into stone. No lifeguard or bathrooms.The cinder cone Pu’u Ola’i means “earthquake hill”. Lodging is available as villas with multiple rooms and several modern furnishings. South Maui Snorkeling Map Kihei, Wailea, Makena, Molokini North Kihei usually has poor visibility and less marine life than South Kihei. This beach’s sand is made up of ocean ground lava and its color is a blending of the steep layered colors of the loose cinder.This quiet and uncrowded beach off the beaten path is not that popular for sunbathers or swimming as the sand abruptly disappears at the water’s edge, becoming hard lava rock. It is super renowned as a wedding location and this tiny beach can get crowded with wedding parties and photographers late in the day and at sunset. Price is certainly important, but you also want to make sure you have convenient access to snorkeling. Most guests return to the Hotel Wailea pool for an afternoon swim and a drink after a leisurely day at Wailea Beach.“Spread across 15 acres high above the Pacific, the Hotel Wailea is a totally different Maui resort experience. A female Mo’o is said to have fallen in love with Maui’s King Lohiau. Wailea Beach – Consistently rated one of the world’s best beaches, Wailea is beach perfection with views of Kaho’olawe, Molokini and Lana’i. The last eruption was just south of here above Ahihi Kinau Reserve and La Perouse Bay.The cinder cone Pu’u Ola’i means “earthquake hill”. Complimentary water, towels, lounge chairs and umbrellas are available from our Beach Valet, in your own specially designated area of golden sand beach.For your convenience, our friendly valets are available to shuttle you to and from Hotel Wailea at your leisure (a short five minute ride down the hill). This southern coastline of the island stretches for more than 6 miles from its northern end at Maalaea Bay to its southern end at the entrance to the luxury resort area of Wailea. Kamaole I is the largest and a great location for beach activities. There is plenty of well marked parking with easy access to sidewalk paths. There is a port-a potty at the north parking lot and a shower at the south entrance.Sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, body surfing and boogie boarding.There is a port-a potty at the north parking lot and a shower at the south entrance. There are more than 30 miles of beaches on Maui, so you can basically find good snorkeling close to any hotel by the coast.Here are some of the top choices if you want snorkeling nearby: beat Makena Surf Resort. Restaurants are very pricey. Doing this will let you pick a hotel that satisfies your interests, which will make you enjoy your stay Have you thought about what you’re going to do for snorkeling once you get to Maui? Pricing for a hotel can quickly get expensive, so it is important to understand where your priorities lie. Our award-winning restaurant prepares picnic baskets daily for your convenience. Wailea and Kihei have some of the most popular beach and snorkeling areas on Maui. The head of the Mo’o became Pu’u Ola’i and the tail became Molokini Crater.Known on the island as “Big Beach”, Makena is the largest continuous stretch of beach on the island at over a mile long and over 100 feet wide (this is quite wide by Maui standards). There is plenty of well marked parking with easy access to sidewalk paths. With 4.8 stars, the hotel has gorgeous suites with amazing views. Answer 1 of 8: We are staying 2 nights in FS Wailea and 3 nights in Kihea. Small lava peninsulas jut out into the ocean at either end and are loaded with colorful coral and a large variety of marine life.The original name of the beach is “Ke One o Polo”, meaning “the sand is not thick”. Turtle Town is a bit of a swim off shore so many choose to snorkel here from a boat or off of a kayak. Also a nice place for couples to enjoy the Kea Lani restaurants after playing on the beach.A small grassy park with picnic tables and BBQs marks the entrance to this beach. We had a suite which was a bit tight.