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Maui has some of the best beaches in the world. Many are perfect for your romantic wedding. As all beaches are public and therefore free, you can use just about any beach, even those right in front of your condo or hotel if you prefer.

But some sites are obviously better than others. We have performed weddings on so many of Maui's beaches we definitely have several that we recommend, depending on the area where you are staying.

We have limited the choices on this page to those that offer features most couples prefer for their wedding site: beauty, seclusion, less chance of rain, low wind and a good view of the sunset.

South Maui Beach Sites

Overall, we believe that South Maui is the home of the best free beach wedding sites. They're less crowded, with less rain and wind, and are generally more suited for your romantic wedding site.
The sunsets in the Makena area are usually awesome. The offshore view is of the islands of Kaholoowe and Molokini which usually have clouds over them which glow orange at sunset. It is likely that you'll have a beautiful sky here for your sunset wedding. Each evening the clouds from Haleakala slide off the volcano and down towards the sea over Makena. Those clouds sometimes look dark and forbidding, but they seldom produce rain, even in winter.

Makena Cove



This location is a small and sheltered cove which is difficult to find by the casual tourist. Many locals have never even been to the beach, but fishermen often come here on weekends. It's far less likely to be frequented by bathers and casual swimmers (it is not a good swimming beach because of the rocks and the large waves).

The biggest drawback about Makena Cove is that it is very popular with wedding coordinators and so it is often likely that there will be several other weddings going on during the same evening. There are also no restrooms or facilities at the cove and no paved parking area but there is parking on the road.

Wailea Beach

Wailea Beach has been rated as the world's number one beach by one source. The best location at this site for a wedding is the grassy hill overlooking the beach. The slope is gentle as you approach the crest of the hill, but steep on the ocean side offering an impressive view of the beach, the West Maui Mountains and the ocean.

The paved pathway leading down to the beach goes around the hill so that it is much more likely to be secluded on top of this hill than at many other public sites. But keep in mind that there is only one wedding site on this hill, and because this is a public area, it is possible that someone else might arrive first and hold onto the location (for picnicking or another wedding).

There is public parking nearby for 30 cars as well as a public restroom at the bottom of the hill. To reach the beach, take Highway 31 (Piilani Hwy.) south past Kihei to Wailea Alanui Drive. Turn left and the beach is just past the Grand Wailea Resort between it and the Four Seasons.

Ulua Beach



This beach is a popular public swimming location between two hotels (the Renaissance and the Outrigger Resorts). There is a nice spot on the sandy beach next to where the hill reaches the ocean and forms a small jetty of rocks in the water.

Weddings can be done on the beach or up on the narrow grassy hill overlooking the beach. This second site is a favorite of our couples for their dinner on the beach because of the romantic overlook of the ocean and easy accessibility for our chef.



There are public restrooms and 40 parking spaces available. To reach the beach, drive down Highway 31 (Piilani Hwy.) past Kihei until it makes a "T" at Wailea Alanui. At that signal, turn to the right (north). Quickly look on the left for the sign to Ulua Beach.

Po'olenalena Beach



This is a beach in the Makena area that is not as well known. The beach is long and sandy with a hill and lava rock outcropping to the left with palms overlooking the ocean.


The parking at this beach is not paved and the only "facility" available is a single uni-sex portable potty. To reach the beach, take Highway 31 (Piilani Hwy.) south past Kihei to Wailea Alanui Drive. Turn left and drive past the Kea Lani Resort until you see the small sign leading to the beach. Then walk over the hill to the left to reach the more secluded spot.

Makena Surf


Makena Surf is a location that our couples love. We often have the entire beach to ourselves or possibly one other wedding party. Because the beach is so big, the other wedding party can be a long ways away. It has palm trees in the distance and local lava rocks for dramatic picture settings. The sunsets are gorgeous. This is one of our first choices for a great wedding.
Cove Beach

Cove Beach is a popular site for surfers. Right to the left of the main beach is this small cove (pictured above). It provides a great look for your photography as you will have a palm tree overlooking your sandy beach site.

To reach the beach, turn south on Highway 31 (Piilani Hwy.) towards South Maui. When you reach Kihei, turn right on South Kihei Road as it heads along the coast for several miles until you reach the clearly marked sign for Cove Beach.

The site does not have many parking spaces and no facilities. But it is easily accessible and located right on South Kihei Road, the busy street that runs along the ocean through the town of Kihei so you are not far from many services.

Charley Young Beach



Just past Cove Beach is another long and sandy stretch of sand popular with swimmers. But at its right hand side, you will come upon a section where the lava rocks jut off of the hill and form some rather dramatic sites for a secluded wedding. There are several sandy spots amidst the lava rock where a wedding can be performed in a nicely secluded location.

To reach the beach, turn south on Highway 31 (Piilani Hwy.) towards South Maui. When you reach Kihei, turn right on South Kihei Road as it heads along the coast until you pass Cove Beach. It is the next right hand street. There are 25 parking spaces close to South Kihei Road and no restrooms facilities at this beach.

West Maui Beach Sites

The three biggest reasons why we suggest that couples get married in South Maui rather than West Maui are wind, rain and crowds. On the following beaches, the odds are greater that it will be windy or rainy and that you will encounter more people. But that's only a comparison with South Maui and the sites below are still often fantastic (when compared to anything on the mainland).

Baby Beach

(Baby beach gets its name from the fact that there are usually only small waves at this little beach, making it a good beach for toddlers. Located in Lahaina, this is an excellent beach for wedding couples who want to get married close to civilization. The beach will inevitably have other bathers on it, but because it is a little hard to find, it usually isn't too crowded. This is a good beach for couples who want to get married on Maui while on a cruise.


Kapalua Bay

This half-moon shaped bay is a popular swimming and snorkeling site and plays host to many weddings. Two grassy bluffs surround the bay and they form a rather dramatic view on either side of the Bay. Off shore you'll see the islands of Molokai and Lanai.



Because this beach is a popular swimming and snorkeling beach, you will see many bathers. Fortunately, their numbers drop off as the sunset approaches, so there will be less people around as twilight approaches.

There is a public walkway with grassy areas where we will shoot some photos of you to enhance your pictures, but the grassy hills are owned by the Kapalua Bay Resort and are legally best used by first renting one of their two sites. (You can see their paid resort site at Kapalua Bay Resort.)

Napili Bay

A beach that is a lot like Kapalua Bay (and right next to it), is Napili Bay. This crescent bay is surrounded by vacation condos and is difficult to find unless you know its there. The off shore view is of islands Lanai and Molokai. Expect the beach to have bathers on it.

There is an excellent restaurant called The Sea House at the Napili Kai condominiums at the north end of the beach. The food is great and the view is of the entire bay (with both indoor and outdoor seating). It becomes an excellent place to finish off your sunset wedding.

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