off Highway 31, South Maui

Other Sites to See... BOTANICAL GARDENS    Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens HISTORICAL SITES    Ahihi Kinau Bay and Nature Preserve    Baily House Museum    Bellstone    Black Rock    Oneuli Beach and Red Hill Area    Charles Lindburg Grave    Dragons Teeth    Halekii and Pihana Heiau    Hana Cross    Iao Valley Needle    Kaulanapueo Church    Kaupo Store    Keawalai Church    La Perouse Bay    Makena Landing    Maui Arts and Cultural Center    Mokulua Church    Oheo Pools Seven Sacred Pools    Olowalu Petroglyphs    Waianapanapa Caves LANDMARKS    Alaalaula Bridge and Stream    Black Rock    Oneuli Beach and Red Hill Area    Dragons Teeth    Haleakala Crater    Iao Valley Needle    Kahakuloa Head    Kanaha Pond    Kihei Boat Landing    Lahaina Town    McGregor Point Light Beacon    Nakalele Blow Hole    Nakalele Point and Lookout    Oheo Pools Seven Sacred Pools    Old Kahakuloa Village MUSEUMS    Baily House Museum    Humpback Whale Museum    Maui Arts and Cultural Center    Sugar Museum WATERFALLS    Alaalaula Bridge and Stream    Blue Angle Falls    Haipuaena Falls    Hanawi Falls    Lower Makamakaole Falls    Lower Puohokamoa Falls    Makapipi Falls    Oheo Pools Seven Sacred Pools    Paihi Roadside Waterfall    Puaa Luu Falls    Three Bears and Waikani Falls    Upper Puohokamoa Falls    Waikamoi Falls    Wailua Falls    Wailuaki Falls Bridge    Waimoku Falls

Located in the 'Ahihi Kina'u Natural Area Reserve, this bay is a protected by state law. The entrance to the water is very rocky but the snorkeling can be excellent during calm seas. Several trails inland traverse the area which is covered in rough lava from the last eruption of Haleakala in 1790. King's Highway, an ancient Hawaiian footpath, continues from the bay toward Cape Hanamanioa .

In ancient times the area was known as a site where Huaka'i po, 'Night Marchers, roamed. These are restless spirits who are trapped on earth causing mischief at night. Every island has its tales about sightings of Night Marchers.

Directions:

Take Makena Alanui Road south out of Wailea, through Makena, and past the Westin Maui Prince. La Perouse Bay is located at the end of the road. Approximately 7 miles south of Wailea.

Useful Information:

No lifeguard No facilities Some sand but mostly rocky shoreline Fair swimming Good snorkeling and diving Unpaved, small parking area Hiking trails through the lava flow inland Seasonal high surf Remember, this is a protected nature preserve and it is against the law to harass or approach any marine life or to remove, deface or destroy any plants or rocks

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