Oneloa Beach is a beautiful little strip of sand located within the Kapalau Resort area. Don't confuse it with the South Maui beach of the same name, which is better known as Big Beach.Oneloa Beach is usually quiet and uncrowded. This seems a bit strange considering the huge number of condo's that sit behind it. It might have something to do with the location of the public access, which is a little hard to find. (directions and map below)
The public access path leads one down to the right side of the beach. You will find a long strip of sand with lava outcroppings at each end. There's a lava shelf here which makes swimming difficult. Walk to the far end of the beach and swimming and snorkeling conditions are usually much better. The beach can be windy and if the surfs up stay out of the water.
Directions: From highway 30 in Kapalua take Office Road until it ends, then turn left. Make a right onto Ironwood Lane and you'll find a small beach access parking lot.
Amenities
- No lifeguards
- No facilities, well there is a faucet at the parking lot
- Good snorkeling, swimming, body boarding
- Parking lot appears to have about 15 spaces
- Dangerous high surf and strong currents sometimes present in the winter
See Hawaii Beach Safety for current conditions and safety tips.
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