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It is actually pretty easy to get to Makena Cove, if you know what you’re looking for!
It requires little walking.
Once you see the path to Makena Cove, the beach it practically right there!
Makena Cove is free. There is no beach entry fee.
You could say this beach is hidden in plain sight!
If you didn’t know any better, you could be driving along in South Maui, and pass right by it not thinking anything of it!
But what’s behind that wall…?!
A beautiful public beach with beautiful ocean views!
👆 Map of where Makena Cove is located on Maui. Explore the map.
This is called Makena Cove (it’s also been called Secret Cove), not to be confused with Makena Beach, which is a part of Makena State Park and a grand pretty expansive beach (that actually has 2 sections with a “big beach” and the also hidden “little beach“).
Can you get to Makena Cove by bus?
The nearest bus stop to Makena Cove is near the Shops of Wailea.
Makena Cove is 4.5 miles away from the bus stop.
So for most people, this probably isn’t walking distance, and this would mean that you can’t get to Makena Cove by bus.
So, driving is the best way to get to Makena Cove!
More below of what you can see at Makena Cove!
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- Majestic Haleakala sunrise tour
- Molokini snorkeling tour on a 3-deck catamaran (Ma'alaea Harbor is open)
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More photos of Makena Cove! (Pa’ako Cove)
And there’s a beach to consider visiting in South Maui!
Make it a day trip to South Maui!
- Things to do in South Maui (make it a snorkeling + beach day!)
- Maui lava fields (there’s one in South Maui!)
For another quieter beach on Maui that gets less tourists, try Ironwoods Beach! This is located in West Maui on the Kapalua Coastal Trail. Makena Cove is sometimes referred to as a photography spot for couples, and the same goes for Ironwoods Beach.
HAPPY BEACH TIME AT MAKENA COVE!
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