Wailea

Wailea is best known within Hawaii for its oceanfront resort district and chain of public beaches on Maui’s south coast. Set on the Pacific Ocean below the slopes of Haleakalā, it forms part of the island’s dry leeward shoreline, where lava-rock headlands alternate with sandy coves. The Wailea Coastal Walk follows several shorefronts, linking resorts with beach access and open-water outlooks. South of town, Mākena State Park protects a broader stretch of coast, while Kihei lies to the north. Developed as a planned resort community in the late 20th century, Wailea is now a well-established base for exploring this side of Maui. See how Wailea fits into Maui’s south coast by browsing webcams nearby.

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