The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Wailea, Hawaii (HI)

October 3, 2021 Moriah Teneyck

Sure, some people go to Hawaii for adventure, but if golf, shopping and being pampered are the most strenuous activities on your itinerary, Wailea’s your destination. With one of Maui’s best beaches at Keawakapu, three championship courses at Wailea Golf Club and a trio of top spas, visitors will have every opportunity to relax. And if adventure is your goal, an outrigger canoe is only a rental away.
Restaurants in Wailea

1. Clear Kayaks Maui

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5.0 based on 302 reviews

Clear Kayaks Maui

Rent "See Thru" Kayaks that allow you see all of the beautiful marine life, including sea turtles, dolphins, and color reef reef fish all in beautiful sunny Makena Bay, Maui, Hawaii!

2. Wailea Scuba

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5.0 based on 83 reviews

Wailea Scuba

First Time Divers Daily Beginer Scuba Lessons: Would you like to try scuba out in our pool! Wailea Scuba beginner daily scuba lessons will teach you the basics of scuba and familiarize you with the gear. Directly after the complimentary pool lesson an ocean dive is available! PADI Scuba certification classes and shark diving.

3. Keawakapu Beach

Wailea, Maui, HI
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5.0 based on 536 reviews

Keawakapu Beach

Reviewed By Happel - Frisco, United States

This beach was walking distance to the Wailea Beach resort. It was a lively beach where you can boogie board, snorkel or play in the soft sand.

4. Hawaiian Ocean Sports

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5.0 based on 314 reviews

Hawaiian Ocean Sports

We invite you to relive a part of Hawaiian cultural history and walk in the footsteps of the Ali'i as you experience a traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoe tour! Let our experienced guides demonstrate the Aloha way by making your time with us the highlight of your trip with uniquely Hawaiian ocean tours. Get up close to take amazing pictures of marine life. Humpback Whales come to bask and play in the Hawaiian waters off Maui for their Winter migration through the Pacific. We offer whale watching roughly November-May. Sea Turtles can easily been seen year round. You may get a chance to meet Sir Charles; he is the resident sea turtle which is estimated to be over 60 years old. We offer great fun for the entire family!

5. Aqualani Beach and Ocean Recreation

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Aqualani Beach and Ocean Recreation

Aqualani Beach & Ocean Recreation is the exclusive watersports provider at the Grand Wailea. Offering Kayak and Stand-Up Paddle boards, lessons and rentals as well as guided Snorkel, Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) and Kayak tours. We feature top of the line equipment and very experienced Hawaiian watermen (instructors) to assist with all your ocean recreation. We also have available padded chaise lounge and large umbrellas for beach lounging.Guests can enjoy Maui Jim sunglasses and Absolutely Natural all natural sun care products at our desk, located along the beach walkway.

6. Maui Bombers

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Maui Bombers

NEW ADDITIONS FOR 2021: Both guided tours now include free DRONE video!! Also, we just extended our Cycle to the Sea tour an extra 4 miles, for a total of 28 miles of biking!! We are the most unique and progressive bike tour company on Maui, always evolving and always trying to improve!! It's not just an activity, it is the premier biking experience in all of Hawaii. We offer guided or unguided tours, have the best bikes, are all-inclusive, and we are the the only company that uses biking helmets...not full face motorcycle helmets! We have the friendliest staff and offer the smallest group size in the industry. Thank you for reading this, and for checking us out!! ENJOY THE RIDE!!

7. Makena Beach

Wailea, Maui, HI
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4.5 based on 982 reviews

Makena Beach

Reviewed By LisaO1555 - San Diego, United States

Makena beach, also known as Big Beach, is hands down the best beach in Maui. Long, wide, and sandy beach that offers a break from the crowds in Kaanapali and Kihei. Big parking lot with portable toilets. The beach is perfect for both couples and families.

8. Little Beach

Wailea Alanui Rd. Makena State Park, Wailea, Maui, HI
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4.5 based on 506 reviews

Little Beach

Reviewed By JFilardi - Texas, United States

Our third visit in 5 years. Great experience. Nice to feel liberated and comfortable. Waves were too tall for swimming. We are A fit, conservative, middle age couple who are surprised how much we love visiting this beach- bucket list-check. Wife was totally comfortable there.

9. Mokapu Beach

Wailea, Maui, HI
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Mokapu Beach

Reviewed By mprach024 - Grand Rapids, United States

I think a lot of the local outfitters who do group shore dives come here, makes sense as it's very easy to get in as a novice and start snorkeling without having to get too deep too fast. The fourth out you go the bigger the reef gets and the bigger the fish. I've never noticed much of a current here although I've read in other forums that sometimes when the swells come in this place can get nasty so be aware of the water conditions. I usually find myself sitting on the Ulua side, but both are nice, both have access to the same reef (one from the left and one from the right) and I never noticed much of an advantage as they share a public parking lot. Do note that since the Andaz is now on Mokapu, it's gotten quite a bit busier, and I seem to find my happy place easier over on Ulua. But again you can't go wrong with either. Great views of West Maui too.

10. Polo Beach

Wailea, Maui, HI
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4.5 based on 313 reviews

Polo Beach

Reviewed By heidi0613 - Prince Albert, Canada

Nice sandy beach. Lots of shaded parking. Bathrooms and showers. Great for boogie boarding. Great for whale watching in the winter.

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