Mai Poina Oe La'u is located at the north end of Kihei. This beach is sort of an extension of Ma'alaea Beach (Sugar Beach), and extends to Kalama Park. The beach is very long with wide sandy areas. Private boats are moored in the bay opposite the beach, there's an old pier at the north end of this beach. Mai Poina Oe La'u is used as a launch beach for the local canoe club. It is also a nice beach for kids, as the swells do not normally get very large at this location.
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At the south end of the beach there is excellent windsurfing. In fact the area becomes positively crowded when the wind is up.
It's a wonderful beach to launch a kayak or sailboat and a good all round beach for children. The swimming is excellent at the north end of this beach. Many of the local children play at the north end, it is right across the street from a community center.
This is a wonderful beach for walking and playing in the sand and surf. There is very little good snorkeling or diving off this beach, the bottom is shallow and all sand.
"There is very little in the way of facilities at the north end of the beach. The only facilities in this location are the little fruit stands by the side of the road. Restrooms and showers belonging to the resorts are built along the beach. Suda's Store is located across the street. Parking is along the side of South Kihei road.
At the south end of the beach there is more in the way of facilities, a pavillion, picnic area, restrooms and showers.
After the stroll on the beach, we had dinner at Buzz's Wharf.
Next morning. View from our room at Ritz Carlton.
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