Maui Snorkeling Guide
Oneuli Beach (Black Sand Beach)
Access to this black sand Maui snorkeling beach is by a dirt road. But it is not a very long road, and most cars should be able to drive it just fine.
This is a small, pretty beach that has black sand mixed with some coral. It is popular with locals and some shore divers, and it offers some very good snorkeling when it is calm.
This beach along with Big Beach and Little Beach are now part of Makena State Park, not to be confused with Makena Beach up the road.
Site Snorkeling Details - Oneuli Beach (Black Sand Beach)
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The snorkeling from Oneuli Beach (Black Sand Beach), is on the left hand side. We enter the water at the end of the beach and snorkel along the rocky shore around the point. But only do this when it is calm, and watch out for currents.
The water is normally kind of murky close to shore, but gets better farther out. You will find some excellent coral formations, tons of fish and lots of turtles.
If you were to keep swimming all the way around the point (a long swim), you would come to Little Beach, where clothing is optional (so don't be surprised at the surprises).
Driving Directions - Oneuli Beach (Black Sand Beach)
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Driving Directions to Oneuli/Black Sand Beach from Kihei
Head south on S Kihei Rd. Towards the end of the road, there is an intersection where you can veer left onto Okolani Dr, do this and go to the intersection with Wailea Alanui Dr and turn right. Follow this through the big intersection with Wailea Iki Dr near The Shops at Wailea. Keep driving through the intersection with Kaukahi St, the road you are on is now called Makena Alanui Rd. You will pass Makena Rd twice on your right and the entrance to the Maui Prince Hotel on the right as well. Go past the next Makena Rd on the right and take your next right onto the dirt road with signs for Makena State Park. Drive to the end of the dirt road.
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