A secluded little cove that is simply Hawaii with its volcanic rock, clear waters, and palm trees.
Any time we go to Maui, we find that our most enjoyable experience tends to be at the beaches south of Wialea-Makena. There's plenty of space, minimal rocks, and spectacular view of nearby islands.
For this round we drove a bit further south to visit the secret cove and I was surprised by how close it is to Big Beach, but also how different it actually is.
After parking just outside the cove along the road, you'll enter via a thin stone entrance and quickly find yourself on a small little beach surrounded by black volcanic rock.
There are two small areas with access to the ocean, however if a large wave strikes, you could find yourself thrown against some sharp rocks.
My favorite part of the cove was exploring the tide pools among the volcanic rock as there was plentiful fish, crabs, and other sea-life viewable in them.
Know Before You Go
This beach is also known to go by the name of Makena Cove
Parking is very limited and the area is patrolled, so better to ensure that you have a legal space.
You can actually access the cove by hiking south on Big Bech.
There is loads of sharp volcanic rock. You'll want to use precaution when entering the water. I ended up with a piece of coral in my hand for two weeks.
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Location
South of Big Beach in the Makena area. You'll find limited parking off of Makena Road, but you also have the option to park at Big Beach and hike down to the cove.
Video
The video show a quick overview of the cove after a recent rainfall.
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