Hanging Out in Hawai’i: The Nude Beaches of Maui
Mary Jo over at Flyaway Cafe and The Seattle Traveler posted recently a bit about “nakations,” or, vacations one can enjoy in the nude.
Although Hawai’i isn’t known for its nude beaches, the thing that is most likely to designate one beach or another as such is its inaccessibility.
Red Sand Beach in Hana, or Kaihalulu Beach, is most definitely clothing optional–if it isn’t, all the naked people I’ve seen there never got the memo. It’s a stunning beach, with red sand and sparkling blue waters. The contrast is more of a draw than the other bodies there, in my opinion. It’s a tricky walk there, however. Don’t take the path through the Japanese cemetery, however, even though some suggest doing just that. Instead, take the trail to the right; it’s easier, even if there’s a sign nearby that says there’s no trail. (There is, of course.) Bring your hiking shoes; it’s a very unforgiving trail with loose cinders and steep drop-offs. Don’t hike it when it’s muddy, and just like your mother would say, “Be careful and don’t fall!”
Little Beach at Makena (Pu’u Ola’i Beach)
Again, you can’t reach Little Beach by car, so to get there, take a drive to Big Beach (Makena Beach) , which is on Maken Ala Nui Road, just past the Maui Prince Hotel. Walk to the northwest end of Big Beach, and look for a path up the lava, and eventually, the nude sunbathers. The difference between Little Beach and Red Sand is that the swimming and snorkeling here are good. Hopefully, the water isn’t too cold, if you know what I mean, and I think you do.
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