Pu'u Olai Beach

There are two beaches to choose from also know as little beach and big beach. Little beach is a nudist beach. It is a small beach just North of Big Beach separated by steep lava outcropping (the tip of Puu Olai) and a 5 minute hike. On Sundays Little Beach is host to celebratory drumming and fire dancing. The beach is only 1/8th of a mile long and can seem crowded at peak times. Unfortunately, it is a long hike with gear over the rocks that divide big beach and little beach. Once you get over the rocks, hike to far side of the beach and enter. Then head north on the dive. This will usually take you against the current and you can just drift back when you are finished with the dive. If you head straight out from the north point in about 12 meter of water you will find "Charley's Reef" named after a local boat captain. The best parts of the reef are found by just following the shore north. There is even a swim through cave that usually has sleeping turtles in it. If you are not an experienced diver and still want to dive here, a boat dive may be more appropriate. Directions: At the South End of Highway 31, bear right onto Wailea Iki. Continue to the T, turn left on Wailea Alanui. After 2.2 miles, turn right onto Makena Road. In 1.7 miles, you'll see the turn-off.