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Private Beach Vacation on Maui

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Nothing will ruin a good beach vacation faster than a massive crowd. As you begin any beach vacation you have a picture of a tropical beach in your head. You imagine the nice palm trees, a couple of chairs, gentle rolling waves and maybe a cool drink in your hand. You arrive at your dream beach, only to realize that the dream has turned into a nightmare. There are so many people on the beach you can hardly see the sand, there isn't a chair in sight, and the gentle waves have turned into 10 foot swells. Fortunately, Maui has enough beach destinations to keep even the most picky traveler happy.

Big Beach, or Makena Beach, is part of Makena state park near the Wailea area of Maui. Big Beach is a great beach getaway for anyone looking for a little more space than the typical resort front beach on Maui. The Beach will not always be as deserted as some of the more remote beaches on the island, but since it's so massive space will never be a problem.

Getting to the Beach
The beach is about a five minute drive from the Wailea area resorts. There is a large parking lot at the entrance to the beach so parking isn't a problem except for sometimes on the weekend.

Beach Tip
The surf at Big Beach isn't the biggest that we've seen, but you should always check the surf conditions before you enter the water. With some bottled water, a picnic lunch, and a big beach towel you can sit comfortably at Big Beach for the entire day. Remember, while there isn't alot of crime on Maui, be sure not to leave any valuables in your car. You'd be surprised to hear how many people are surprised that their cameras gone after they park their car, leave the windows down, and their camera sitting on the front seat.