The beach is within walking distance of Kahului Airport and easily accessible from Hâna Highway 36 with ample parking available.
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The beach has a lifeguard, so be safe and do check first before venturing into the water. Getting there on foot from the airport: It is an easy 10 minute walk from the airport using Google Maps to find Alahao Street. You'll find an open pathway to the beach near some of the car rental locations.
How far is it from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Kahana Beach? The distance between Kahului Airport (OGG) and Kahana Beach is 17 miles. The road distance is 31.4 miles.
We offer airport shuttles from Kahului Airport (OGG) Shuttles and Kapalua Airport (JHM) to hotels throughout Maui: Lahaina, Ka'anapali, Kihei, Wailea, Kahana, Napili, Kapalua, and more.
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It's also free to access the majority of Maui's beaches, although a few state parks have parking and entry fees that they use to preserve fragile ecosystems on the shore. Makena State Park, Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, and Waianapanapa State Park all have entry fees, but the other beaches are free to enter.
Magnificent Keawakapu Beach, possibly the best walking beach on the island, bridges South Kihei and the Wailea Beach Path at the Andaz. Catch your breath and bask in Wailea's elegant, sun-drenched vibe at one of two beachfront cafes offering healthy snacks, lunch and specialty coffee drinks.
Initially developed in the 1960s, West Maui remains one of the most popular destinations to stay and play on the island of Maui. Here you'll now find the resort area of Ka'anapali stretches along the coastline here. Ka'anapali also hosts most accommodations and eateries on the island's west side.
Maho Beach is unusually close to the threshold of a runway and is directly under the flight path, resulting in aircraft on their final approach flying over the beach at altitudes of less than 100 feet (30 m) above ground level.
From Wailea, head south on Wailea Alanui Drive. Follow it as it changes names to Makena Alanui Drive, and then Makena Road. A short distance past the turn-offs for Big Beach, you'll see a pretty stone wall with a door-way sized opening and a blue beach access sign on the south end. This is the entrance to Secret Cove.
General SafetyDon't go into any city park at night unless there's an event that attracts a crowd. Generally speaking, you can feel safe in areas where there are many people and open establishments. Avoid carrying valuables with you on the street, and don't display expensive cameras or electronic equipment.
Avoid the Ocean DuringDo not swim in the ocean in the dark, and if you are a visitor and arrive at the beach early, do not enter the water until a lifeguard is on duty (at a designated State Beach Park). If it's time for the lifeguards to leave for the day, it's best to err on the side of caution and exit the ocean.