Wailea Beach

Maui, Hawaii, US

Wailea Beach on Maui’s south shore sits between the Four Seasons and Grand Wailea resorts, offering well‑maintained amenities and clear waters. It’s a top‑ranked spot for swimming, snorkeling and boogie‑boarding, drawing both locals and visitors alike.

Why choose Wailea Beach

You’ll find calm, crystal‑clear surf that lets you linger longer than on crowded north‑shore beaches. The nearby resort facilities mean you can refresh with showers and rentals without straying far from the sand.

Best for: Swimming · Snorkeling · Families · Couples

Start your Wailea Beach morning here

Begin with a swim at Wailea Beach, then walk to nearby dining for lunch and a relaxed afternoon.

1. Morning — Wailea Beach
2. 11:30 — Lineage
3. Afternoon — Morimoto Maui

Visit tips

• Use the showers and equipment rentals at the adjacent resorts for convenience.
• Arrive early to enjoy calm water and avoid the midday crowd.
• Arrive early morning for the smoothest water and fewer crowds.
• Bring reef‑safe sunscreen; rentals are available at the adjacent resorts.

Plan your visit

• Recommended duration: 2–3 hours
• Best time of day: Early morning, before 9:00
• Category: beach
• Rated 4.6 by 1962 reviewers
• Tags: snorkeling, family friendly, resort access, sunrise views

Nearby attractions

• Morimoto Maui — restaurant, 9 min walk
• Matteo's Osteria | Italian — bar, 15 min walk
• Lineage — restaurant, 8 min walk
• Ka'ana Kitchen — restaurant, 9 min walk
• Kō Restaurant — restaurant, 17 min walk
• Spago — bar, 10 min walk

More things to do in Maui

• Mama's Fish House
• Hana Highway - Road to Hana
• Ka'anapali Beach
• Haleakala Crater
• Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Wailea, Maui
• Whalers Village

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