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Sunday Photo: Footsteps in the Sand

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

Big Beach
Footsteps in the Sand
Taken by Kris Nelson on April 22, 2008
Location: Maluaka Beach, South Maui
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We’re going back to Maluaka Beach this week with this simple little snapshot of footprints in the sand. As I mentioned last time, there weren’t too many people enjoying this stretch of sand when we were there. That allowed me to set up this little shot of my footsteps in the sand just before they were washed out by the waves. Sure, there are beaches all over the world and there isn’t necessarily anything “Maui” about this photo, but I and anyone else that have visited the beaches on Maui understand.

I actually stumbled onto this photo when looking for a new photo for my Facebook profile. A few other past Sunday Photos that have made it into the final round of consideration include the Grumpy Honu and, of course, a Maui Sunset. If you’re on Facebook and want to talk story, be sure to look us up or send us a note. :)

Mahalo.

If you’d like to see more photos, you can check out our Sunday Photos category here at the blog, featuring a new photo every week. Our website also features daily photos on the Today’s Photos page, and if you’re Flickr fans like us, you can check out our Ka’anapali Dreamin’ collection.

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Sunday Photo: Big Beach

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

Big Beach
Big Beach
Taken by Kris Nelson on April 22, 2008
Location: Big Beach in Makena State Park
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There’s always enough room on the golden sands of Big Beach in Makena State Park, located near almost the very end of South Maui. According to some guides, this beach is a whopping 2/3 mile long from end to end, and while I was taking photos, it took me a good 20 minutes to walk it just one way!

It truly is a lovely beach, especially if you’re looking to get away from the crowds of the high-end resort areas or downtown Lahaina. No matter what you’re looking to do, whether it’s throwing around the frisbee, playing volleyball, body-boarding, you name it, you’ll be able to enjoy it until your heart’s content without worrying about tripping over someone else or getting in somebody’s way.

Big Beach is kind of a drive if you’re staying in Kapalua or Ka’anapali, so you should plan for spending a good part of your day in South Maui. Which isn’t that big of a concern because you have Wailea and Kihei nearby, so your shopping and dining needs will be well met. There are also concerns and advisories about thefts and break-ins occurring in the different parking lots at Makena State Park, so it requires you to be a little bit smarter about what you’re bringing with you and don’t leave anything in the car that is valuable to you or someone else.

You can follow these tips from our friends at Go Visit Hawaii and you should be okay.

Mahalo.

If you’d like to see more photos, you can check out our Sunday Photos category here at the blog, featuring a new photo every week. Our website also features daily photos on the Today’s Photos page, and if you’re Flickr fans like us, you can check out our Ka’anapali Dreamin’ collection.

What to own or use any of our photos? Check out our new photo store, Maui Wall Candy, for purchase info and ideas on what you can do with them. Both print and digital formats are available.

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Sunday Photo: Maluaka Beach

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

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Maluaka Beach
Originally uploaded by webnelly

Continuing on with our showcase of Maui beaches, we head further down South of Kihei to the northern part of Makena in a little secluded spot known as Maluaka Beach. Now, by secluded I mean it’s not on a main roadway or across of tons of shops like Kama’ole or Ka’anapali. Nor is it nestled near large and glitzy resorts like Kapalua or Napili. Maluaka is a little off the normal route and calls the Maui Prince Hotel it’s only large-scale neighbor.

You’ll find this one in a few of the guide books and on a handful of websites that cover Maui beaches, but otherwise you don’t normally hear many people talking about Maluaka Beach unless they’ve stayed at the Maui Prince Hotel. As mentioned, it’s located in South Maui, but it’s not that crowded when compared to Big Beach or the resorts in Wailea nearby. It still has a nice view of Molokini off in the distance, and Cindy and my mom caught a glimpse of a whale breach just off shore when we were there in April. I, unfortunately was off taking photos and missed it, but I give them the benefit of the doubt. They’re good people. :)

You’ll probably read elsewhere that this beach is one that is referred to as a “turtle town”, something that attracts snorkelers and scuba divers which we did see in the hour or so that we stayed there. Being small and quiet, there were also a few families out in the water together, which is always fun to see.

If you’re on your way to Wailea or Big Beach, try to squeeze in sometime to check out Maluaka Beach for yourself. Hopefully you’ll enjoy it as much as we did.

Mahalo.

If you’d like to see more photos, you can check out our Sunday Photos category here at the blog, featuring a new photo every week. Our website also features daily photos on the Today’s Photos page, and if you’re Flickr fans like us, you can check out our Ka’anapali Dreamin’ collection.

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Sunday Photo: Kama’ole Beach I

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

Kama'ole Beach I
Kama’ole Beach I
Taken by Kris Nelson on April 22, 2008
Location: Kama’ole Beach I in Kihei
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Who’s up for a little beach hopping? I’m starting a beach theme for the next few Sundays and the first in that series is the above photo of Kama’ole Beach I taken this past April. Although it was a partly cloudy day for a good amount of the time we spent there that day, one of the things I like about this photo is the details in the water right at the bottom. I just love walking along the shoreline and snapping photos, but when you can look down and the water is so crystal clear as it washes over your feet, it’s pretty neat.

Kama’ole Beach I was the first stop on our beach hopping day during our ’08 Trip, and it was a great way to start the day. For us, coming from the Lahaina/Ka’anapali area, it is a little bit of a drive, so to get the most out of your trip down to South Maui, be sure to make a day out of it and plan to stay awhile. Kama’ole Beach I is actually the northern most of a series of 3 beaches that share the Kama’ole name. Beaches II and III each offer something a little different, and are more popular with the local residents than Beach I. Still, with a view of Molokini, parking nearby (that fills up fast), lifeguard, restrooms and showers and a mini mall across the street for a quick snack, you pretty much have everything you need for a day in the sun.

What I thought was neat about this particular beach in the chain of 3 was that there were a few hours along the north end right up against the sand, with only a small line of bushes separating them. The one below, for example, looks like it would be a blast to live in, having full sized windows and stunning views of the ocean. The sunsets alone will probably make you weep with joy. I can only imagine, though, that buying a house like that comes with a pretty hefty price tag. Oh well.

House on Kama'ole Beach I

Mahalo.

If you’d like to see more photos, you can check out our Sunday Photos category here at the blog, featuring a new photo every week. Our website also features daily photos on the Today’s Photos page, and if you’re Flickr fans like us, you can check out our Ka’anapali Dreamin’ collection.

What to own or use any of our photos? Check out our new photo store, Maui Wall Candy, for purchase info and ideas on what you can do with them. Both print and digital formats are available.

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New Maui Beaches Added

Monday, May 26th, 2008

This week’s site updates feature new additions to our Beaches section, bringing the total of beaches we’ve been to and have covered to nine.

Our trip this year was the first time we headed down to the beaches down in South Maui, as we wrote about in our beach hopping post. We also added more details from the places we stopped at along the Road to Hana, including more coverage of the black sand beach at Waianapanapa State Park and our first encounter with the red sand variety, Koki Beach near Hana.

Each beach includes an overview and highlights, photos we’ve taken of each beach, a few links here and there, and aerial satellite views courtesy of Google Maps. We’re always finding great new links and articles about these beaches, so we try to keep them current. We also have a few videos of some of these beaches that we hope to have added soon.

So check out the Beaches section and see if your favorite beach is listed. If it is, let us know about it and tell us why you love it. If you don’t see your favorite, let us know!!! We’re always looking for ideas and places to visit on our future trips.

Mahalo.

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