Big Beach, officially named Oneloa Beach, and also called Makena Beach, is one of Hawaii's most fabulous strands of sand. It's two thirds of a mile long and 100 feet wide, with transparent waters and a magnificent view. In a Hawaii Magazine anniversary poll, Big Beach was named the number one favorite among its readers.Little Beach is to the right of Big Beach. Little Beach is also known as Pu'u Ola'i Beach, after the lava outcropping you must hike over to get to it. It's an 1/8 of a mile strand of beach that's great for snorkeling and diving. It's also very crowded. Why, you ask is it so crowded? Because even though public nudity is illegal in Hawaii, that law is generally ignored here.
To find Big Beach and Little Beach drive past Wailea and Makena till you see the signs for Makena State Park. There are two paved parking areas for Big Beach and an unpaved one farther along that is sometimes open.
Services and Amenities
- Sandy beach
- Portable toilets
- Picnic tables
- Paved parking lots
- Shady areas
- Hiking trails
- Good swimming, snorkeling, body boarding
- Seasonal high surf
Monitor ocean conditions closely. Strong currents and surf possible. There's a steep dropoff from the beach to deep water. Obey all postings and warnings.
Here's an aerial view of Big Beach and Little Beach supplied by Blue Hawaiian Helecopters.
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