Maui Snorkeling Guide
Oneloa Beach
Oneloa is an interesting Maui snorkeling spot, but only on calm days. As you can see in the pictures that we took on this day, it is not the slightest bit calm. Needless to say, we did not get in on this day, and you should only go in when it is calm here, probably more towards summer.
This is a big long beach. The entrance to it is down a small hill on the right hand side of the beach. On wavy days, the waves are big here, making it popular with surfers.
All but the most left-hand side of this beach has a rocky entrance with a drop off, making it no fun for getting in and out of the water. But on the left-hand side there is a sandy entrance, and the best snorkeling is around the rocky point and within the little bay around the corner. Again, this is exposed ocean and we only do it when it is very calm and we are always very cautious of currents.
You can see on the day we took these pictures that we did not get in the water. It was very rough.
There are some interesting rocky underwater formations here, lots of fish and we have also seen many turtles.
The only facilities at Oneloa is a shower near the parking lot.
Driving Directions - Oneloa Beach
Maui Snorkeling
Driving Directions to Oneloa Beach from Kihei
In Kihei get on Hwy 31 (Piilani Hwy) or S Kihei Rd heading north. When you reach the intersection with Hwy 311 (Mokulele Hwy) and Hwy 310 (N Kihei Rd) turn onto Hwy 310 (N Kihei Rd) and follow to the next intersection with Hwy 30 (Honoapiilani Hwy) and turn left, heading initially south. This road is what you will follow halfway around west Maui. You will pass by Lahaina, Kaanapali and enter into Kapalua. There are large signs for Kapaula Resort area on the left hand side of the road, turn here onto Office Road past the 30 mile marker. At the end of the road turn left onto Lower Honoapiilani Rd and then right onto Ironwood Lane. Park in the public beach access lot and walk the path to the beach.
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