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Offering a wide crescent-shaped strip of soft sand, Palauea Beach is a remote beach that has remained relatively unknown by tourists despite its jaw-dropping natural beauty. The water has a gently sloping sandy bottom that makes it ideal for swimming, but visitors should be aware that there are no lifeguards and stormy weather tends to result in rip currents that make it too unsafe to swim. However, the weather is often pleasant, and the beach is an ideal place for beginner boogie boarders to develop their skills. Snorkeling is also a popular activity here, particularly around the rocks on either end of the beach.
Makena Road, Wailea, Maui, HI 96753
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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