Mākena
3,000 feet of golden sand with no hotels and crystalline water — the longest undeveloped beach on Maui. Shore break is powerful; broken necks have occurred (never dive headfirst). Little Beach (clothing optional) is a 5-min walk over the lava point.
No reservation required. Free entry. Arrive before 9am for parking. Park on roadside rather than paying unofficial vendors.
Shore break is strongest in summer. Red flags mean dangerous shorebreak — avoid water entry entirely.