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Olowalu Beach
15 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Rita
August 17, 2016
Olowalu reef is the 'Mother Reef' that supplies 3 islands with coral spores to populate the reef population. This is the largest reef on Maui. You can swim, kayak, or SUP over the reef and see tropical fish, a sea turtle cleaning station, and a shark nursery (not the biting kind). Park at the lot near mile marker 14. Paddle out far from shore for the best viewing - this reef is located on a wind and wave-protected area, but there are no lifeguard stations so only swim out to the outer reef if you're a decent swimmer.
Olowalu reef is the 'Mother Reef' that supplies 3 islands with coral spores to populate the reef population. This is the largest reef on Maui. You can swim, kayak, or SUP over the reef and see tropical fish, a sea turtle cleaning station, and a shark nursery (not the biting kind). Park at the lot…
Doug & Diana
October 8, 2021
Great snorkeling and swimming!
Mark
November 4, 2018
Olowalu Beach is a stretch of bronze soft sand located about 4 miles south of Lahaina just off the Honoapiilani Highway. Olowalu Reef is home to one of Hawaii's unique ocean reef systems, a great place to be when enjoying water activities in Maui such as snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving, fishing, stand-up paddling, kayaking, and much much more. This is one of the top stops for many snorkeling boat tours each day. Get in your car, pack a lunch, beach chairs & umbrella and experience it yourself for much much less.
Olowalu Beach is a stretch of bronze soft sand located about 4 miles south of Lahaina just off the Honoapiilani Highway. Olowalu Reef is home to one of Hawaii's unique ocean reef systems, a great place to be when enjoying water activities in Maui such as snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving, fishing,…
Katie
August 22, 2022
Good for snorkeling or just photo shoot
Blake
October 4, 2016
Olowalu (Mile Marker 14) is a great snorkeling spot but requires a swim through shallow water to the best part of the reef system that is about 100 yds. offshore.
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