Wailea Beach

Q: What are the nearest attractions to Wailea Beach?

Attractions near Wailea Beach: Little Beach Wailea Makena

Free admission

Wailea Beach Park, Kihei, HI, 96753

The Basics

While the Grand Wailea and Four Seasons resorts harbor the resort crowd (celebrity sightings are not uncommon) the beach itself is public. This means, unlike in many resort areas, the beach is open to locals and those staying in non-waterfront accommodations. This makes the beach a go-to spot for snorkelers, sunbathers, bodyboarders, joggers, and more.

Wailea Beach is also the launch point for outrigger canoe trips, scuba diving lessons, and snorkeling tours. You can even find beginner snorkeling lessons that offer underwater scooters to propel you through the water. Snorkeling and scuba diving tours frequently include encounters with tropical fish and sea turtles.

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Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers for First Time - Wailea Beach

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US$145.00 per adult

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Amazing Tour!

My husband isn’t a swimmer. The tour guides were patient and conscientious to assist him until he was comfortable in the water and relaxed. He thoroughly enjoyed the experience because of the thoughtful instructors. We saw lots of beautiful fish and lovely coral! We highly recommend this tour!

Jane_W, Mar. 2023

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Amazing Tour!

Jane_W, Mar. 2023

Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers for First Time - Wailea Beach

Life changing

Melissa_P, Mar. 2023

Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers for First Time - Wailea Beach

The best experience ever! I have never swam at all not even in a pool. Allie not only got me out in the water in my life jacket but even out of it!!! We saw turtles and tons of fish. It was a life changing experience for sure.

Sea Scooter =Awesome

Marvin_B, Dec. 2022

Sea Scooter Snorkeling Tour - Wailea Beach

We saw 50+ turtles and using a sea Scooter for the first time was awesome! Tons of divers and snorkelers in the area. Highly recommend and after a hour or so you're good. A great spot to come back to and snorkel in your free time also once you go to the spot. I will recommend this to all our friends.

The hosts were very kind...

Garima_D, Feb. 2023

Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers for First Time - Wailea Beach

The hosts were very kind with working through any fears in the water and also pointed out and brought up cool sea creatures. Would highly recommend to anyone who is new to snorkeling and is looking to start in a guided manner.

Best experience ever!!!

Cindy_T, Feb. 2023

Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers for First Time - Wailea Beach

This is the best experience for non-swimmers like me. I thought I won't have much fun coming to Maui not knowing how to swim but the team makes sure my friends and I feel as comfortable as possible. We even saw some turtle. Do yourself a favor and book this experience.

Book it!

Lia_D, Oct. 2022

Sea Scooter Snorkeling Tour - Wailea Beach

Amazing experience. Instructors are friendly and knowledgeable. Scooters are the way to go you don’t have to do all the leg work.

Absolutely wonderful, best guides, great equipment

Janel_T, Jan. 2023

Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers for First Time - Wailea Beach

Absolutely incredible experience. While my kids can swim pretty well, my youngest has a fear of swimming in the ocean. The instructors were patient and kind and helped both of my kids get comfortable in the ocean. We saw so much sea life and swam with 3 sea turtles! Everyone was so nice. Highly recommend, especially got kids who need a little extra patience! :)

Highly recommend, the staff was amazing

Paul_M, Jan. 2023

Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers for First Time - Wailea Beach

Tristan was a great event host, high energy and very positive. Our instructor Ben was amazing, he worked with our family including my son and daughter making them feel comfortable. This was our first time snorkeling and it was the best experience to learn and gain confidence.

Great coaching for first...

Biren_S, Dec. 2022

Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers for First Time - Wailea Beach

Great coaching for first time. Felt comfortable. Ben was a great teacher (who actually is a teacher)

Great experience & great company

Brad_A, Sep. 2022

Sea Scooter Snorkeling Tour - Wailea Beach

This is an amazing experience! Dave Chapel is a great guide! He took time to ensure we were comfortable snorkeling and using the scooters. He also was great at finding sea life and sharing them with us. If you take this - or ANY - snorkel tour, your are looking for wildlife in the wild. Your guides can only do so much. What is most important is a company that has your safety in mind. This company cares about safety. The owner was great and checked in on all the different tours and guides.

We had a wonderful...

Mounika_V, Dec. 2022

Snorkeling for Non-Swimmers for First Time - Wailea Beach

We had a wonderful experience as a Non swimmers. Georgia, Dave and entire team take care of us. We also ordered for snorkeling video of ours. It’s worth getting a video and also we saw different species of fish, reef and a turtle.

It was awesome!

Stanley_T, Sep. 2021

Sea Scooter Snorkeling Tour - Wailea Beach

My family and I had an absolutely wonderful time. The tour guides were incredibly thorough on safety items and making everybody feel comfortable. I would recommend this tour. We saw a ton of amazing sea life.

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Things to Know Before You Go

The waves here are typically small, making the beach fun for bodyboarding but not popular amongst surfers.
Bathrooms, showers, and free parking can be found near the public access points.
There are food stands and picnic areas at the beach. You can also enjoy a meal at one of the waterfront restaurants.
A paved boardwalk runs between the resorts and the beach, providing easy access for wheelchairs and strollers.

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How to Get There

Located less than a mile (1 kilometer) from Wailea, you can walk to Wailea Beach from many nearby accommodations. If driving, take Wailea Alanui Drive to the Wailea Beach public parking and follow the path to the beach from there.

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When to Get There

While you can enjoy Wailea Beach year-round, visit in the summer to ensure the best sunbathing. If you want to avoid the crowds, come in the spring or fall and avoid visiting on weekends or holidays. If visiting during peak season, arrive at the beach early to stake out a spot.

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Top Things to Do in Wailea

If you are making a trip to Wailea Beach, don’t miss out on Wailea’s other top attractions. For more of the island’s natural beauty, take a sea kayaking tour off the coast or visit Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve on a snorkeling tour. Alternatively, spend the afternoon shopping at the high-end Shops at Wailea or head to the Wailea Golf Club for a round of golf with ocean views.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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The Basics

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Things to Know Before You Go

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