BEST LOCALS BEACH BIG BEACH There’s no surprise as to why MauiTime readers prefer to spend their leisure time at Big Beach in Makena. It’s a huge stretch of sand with crystal clear water. Even better, the surrounding terrain blocks out the closest South Maui resort, making the place seem serene and isolated. Of course, the waves that crash here can get ferocious … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2017: Best Locals Beach on Maui: Big Beach
Best Locals Beach on Maui
MauiTime Best of Maui 2016: Best Locals Beach on Maui: Big Beach
BEST LOCALS BEACH Big Beach Big Beach, a popular spot for our island’s avid beachgoers. It doesn’t matter if you’re a local or visitor, surfer or sunbather; This beautiful long stretch of sand is the perfect paradise to spend some well deserved R&R under the hot sun and in the cool water. There’s no contest to this beach, and I know for a fact that plenty of you readers … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2016: Best Locals Beach on Maui: Big Beach
MauiTime Best of Maui 2015: Best Locals Beach on Maui Big Beach
BEST LOCALS’ BEACH ON MAUI Big Beach Let me emphasize–best local’s beach. This isn’t the place to bring your boogie board from the ABC store and pretend you’re Duke Kahanamoku. Despite its insidious nickname of “Neckbreak Beach,” our readers deemed Big Beach as the local best because it’s Maui’s favorite hangout spot. The shoreline’s nearly one mile expanse provides a … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2015: Best Locals Beach on Maui Big Beach
MauiTime Best of Maui 2014: Best Locals Beach Hookipa
Best Locals’ Beach Photo credit to Sean M. Hower Ho‘okipa Ho‘okipa Beach is the perfect spot for all types of beach-goers. Known for its remarkable waves, Ho‘okipa is a world-renowned windsurfing destination as well as a local favorite for board surfing. Tide pools run along the middle of the beach, which are great for the keiki to play in and discover little ocean … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2014: Best Locals Beach Hookipa
MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Locals Beach on Maui: Big Beach
Best Locals Beach Big Beach Yeah, I can see why our readers opted for Big Beach as the preferred spot for Maui’s local residents. Maybe it’s the fact that, unlike Ka‘anapali, Big Beach is huge and completely undeveloped. Or perhaps it’s because of the let’s call them “challenging” surf conditions, in which massive waves explode on shore. There are few more awe-inspiring … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Locals Beach on Maui: Big Beach