Your excursion will take you there and Turtle Arches also known as Turtle Town, a reef known to be the home of several Hawaiian Sea Turtles.
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Absolutely! Nestled along Maui's coast, near the scenic Honolua Bay and accessible via Honoiki Street, Turtle Town is undoubtedly worth a visit, especially for those who appreciate marine life and underwater exploration.
Maluaka Beach (AKA Turtle Town)Fronting the Maui Prince Hotel in the South Maui town of Kihei, Maluaka Beach is the ultimate destination for impromptu turtle encounters - so much so that the whole surrounding area is nicknamed “Turtle Town.”
During the cooler months, the waves become stronger and less hospitable for the turtles. The best time of day to view the turtles is between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., but just before sunset is a good time to visit, too.
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.
Wailea: For high-end lodgings, look no further than Wailea. This area includes several incredible beachfront resorts, condo complexes, a lovely outdoor mall, and several quality restaurants. Our favorite luxury resorts include the Four Seasons Maui, Hotel Wailea, the Wailea Beach Marriott, and the Grand Wailea.
Turtle Town is one of the most popular and recommended snorkeling destinations in all of Maui. Located conveniently along Maui's south shore, Turtle Town is a wonderful place to witness a wide variety of marine life, some of which is endemic to Hawaiian waters and found nowhere else on Earth.
Kaihalulu Red Sand Beach located on Maui is known to have rough water and is reported to be one of a handful of red sand beaches around the world. Makena Beach in Maui has the nickname of “breakneck beach” because the surf breaks right on the shore, making it very dangerous to swim in.