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Little Beach

Wailea Alanui Rd., Makena State Park, Wailea, Maui, HI
Ranked #10 of 17 attractions in Wailea
4.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Traveller Description: Little Beach is right next to Big Beach. Note that Big Beach is in Makena State Park - the original name is Oneloa Beach. It is actually beyond... more »
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California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

once you get over the awful hike, relax and enjoy. and watch tghe county mounties More

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Lovely beach a lot going on vibrant so many interesting People More

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Edmonton
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Not a nude beach person but they have local parties on Sunday. Bring a flashlight to get over the cliffs from big beach but well worth it. Fire dancers were amazing. More

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Wailuku, Hawaii
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

This is a top optional beach. If you do not want to see upper nudity then do not go here especially with your children. It is right over the hill (walking distance) from Big Beach in Makenna. More

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Lahaina, Hawaii
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

Little Beach is a place to enjoy if you want to feel free. No gawkers please! More

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Sherwood Park, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

While it is still a nice beach it the sunbathers are nude. More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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We visited Maui for second time in April 2011 and after having been to Big Beach and watching people climb the hill and later reading about Little Beach decided to check it out. The beach is beautiful and the surf was slightly rough. The people there varied greatly from nude mom's with young children to older adults. There were varying... More

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Kapolei, Hawaii
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012
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Sand is excellent. The views of the Molokini island is breathtaking. The 15 minute walk is charming. The naked people around you is amazing! BYOB More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
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What a fun Little Beach. There were lots of folks there, but not too crowded. The gay section is at the far end, which isn't far at all. To get there you have to climb then go back down a very short path, not hard at all. Take beach chairs, picnic, and whatever else you like, it's an easy trek... More

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Lahaina, Hawaii
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
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Make sure your not surprised when you get there......everyone is naked...most shouldn't be More

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