Mai Poina Beach Park, also known as Mai Poina ‘Oe Ia’u Beach, is a small park with a quiet beach located in North Kihei on the island of Maui. The park provides visitors with ample facilities including picnic tables, restrooms, and showers.
It is typically far less crowded than the Kihei beaches to the south. This is because the sand becomes increasingly coarse as you move north along the shoreline.
We have provided everything you need to know for preparing a visit to Mai Poina Beach Park in this complete guide. This includes photos, directions, descriptions, and more.
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π Mai Poina Beach Park Overview
π SERVICES
- Nearest Town: Kihei
- Parking? Streetside
- Public Bathrooms? Yes
- Picnic Benches? Yes
- Showers? Yes
- Grills? Yes
- Lifeguard? No
π΄ DESCRIPTION
Mai Poina Beach Park is one of the best beach destinations for travelers who want to get away from the crowded Kihei beaches but still want some facilities.
The park provides picnic tables, restrooms, BBQ grills, and showers, as well as a shaded grassy area. However, there is not a lifeguard on duty here.
On the beach, you will find soft sand that is rocky in places, especially around the water line. Accordingly, consider wearing beach shoes if your feet are sensitive. Palm trees add a tropical feel to the area, but are most concentrated on the south end of the shoreline.
In the morning it’s a great beach for stand-up paddleboarding. The afternoon tends to bring a strong trade wind breeze to the cove. These gusts make it a popular destination for kitesurfing and windsurfing. However, that same wind, combined with the close proximity to the road, makes it unattractive for sunbathers.
For those who enjoy fishing, this beach is a great spot for shore casting.
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π How to Get to Mai Poina Beach Park
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General Directions: Mai Poina Beach Park is located just off South Kihei Road. It is, therefore, easiest to follow S Kihei Road until you reach the park. You will see a green sign for “Mai Poina ‘Oe Ia’u Beach” as well as the restroom building. There is ample street parking and a small lot here.
π When to Visit Mai Poina Beach
The morning is the best time to visit Mai Poina Beach Park for stand-up paddleboarding, fishing, or simply relaxing in the sun. This is typically when the wind is lightest and the water is calmest.
Afternoons are the best time to visit if you enjoy wind sports, such as kitesurfing or windsurfing.
πΈ Mai Poina Beach Park Photo Gallery
The Mai Poina Beach Park photo gallery below shows what you can expect to see on your visit to this serene beach in Maui’s Kihei region.
You may notice a large concentration of palm trees that are not immediately visible upon arrival at the park. The majority of these tropical icons are located on the south end of the beach.
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