With the opening of the Andaz Maui, the scene has gotten busier at these two beaches, which are a few steps away from the resort. The lovely Mokapu Beach is behind the Andaz, on the northern side of a small point between the beaches. Snorkelers should head straight for Ulua Beach to the south of the point. The coral at the rocky outcrop on the right side of Ulua Beach offers Wailea’s best easy-access snorkeling.
Not only is it teeming with brilliant tropical fish, but it’s also one of the best spots for hearing humpbacks sing as they pass offshore. Snorkeling is best in the morning before the winds pick up and the masses arrive. When the surf’s up, forget snorkeling – go bodysurfing instead. Beach access is just south of the Andaz Maui.
