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Big Beach (Oneloa Beach), Makena State Park

Features
Long stretch of white sand, great for sunbathing and swimming
Parking
PAID for non-residents - $10/vehicle parking + $5/person entry at state park kiosks (no reservation required); three paved lots; Hawaii residents free
Hazards
Powerful shore break is a serious spinal/neck injury hazard, strong currents; lifeguards at main lot; do not turn back on ocean
Sand Color
White
Associated Resort
Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort
Authority
Hawaii DLNR Division of State Parks - Makena State Park; open daily ~5am-7pm (later in May-Jul)
Access Notes
Little Beach adjacent (weekend hours shorter).

Checked against current sources, October 2026.