Can you see turtles in Maui without snorkeling?

Please help protect these beautiful animals. Stay back 10 feet or more when watching sea turtles in the ocean or on land. Yes, on land — Maui's green turtles can often be sighted basking on quiet beaches, usually in the evenings and mornings. Get Maui snorkeling and diving tips.



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Turtle Town Maui is the long stretch of coastline in between Nahuna Point and Black Sand Beach in the southern district of Makena. Although a large area, generally, most people who say 'Turtle Town' are specifically referring to Maluaka Beach.

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Ali?i Beach Park is located in the historic Haleiwa town, and probably one of the best places to check out sea turtles, besides Turtle Bay Resort. The shallow water and reefs close to the shore showcase the sea creatures feeding on seaweed and coming up for air. (Or simply napping on the shore.)

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It takes about 9 hours to drive around Maui, not including stops. Not many visitors drive around Maui in one day, though. The majority of visitors take their time while traveling on the island.

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