Red Sand Beach (Kaihalulu)Red Sand Beach, which is also known as a "secret beach", is at the TOP of my must-see list for my next Maui vacation!Have you seen pictures of this beach? It looks absolutely out-of-this world! You can see a few images of Kaihalulu below on the Google map. Picture vivid red sand, glistening green foliage, and the cobalt blue ocean! All this with the azure blue sky in the background surely equals paradise! Remnants of the volcanic eruption that created this beautiful place are all around: The beach itself is part of a crumbling red cinder cone. There is also a lava rock wall which breaks the force of the ocean waves before they can crash on the beach. Because of this, people say that you can swim and snorkel in this small bay IF the water is calm, AND you don't venture past the protective lava rock wall. Oh! Before I get too much further, there is something you should consider before you make the trek to this beach: How do you feel about seeing perfect strangers in the buff? Yup... naked as the day they were born... Due to the secluded nature of this little piece of paradise, it's known unofficially as a clothing-optional beach. I must admit the thought of seeing perfect strangers lounging about naked weirds me out a bit, but this beach looks SO AMAZING, that I'm not going to let that stop me! Besides, there's always a chance that the beach will be deserted when I get there, right? Are you wondering why we didn't get to this beach on our last Maui vacation? We had absolutely NO IDEA how to get there! Apparently, Red Sand Beach is also known as a "secret beach." As in "it's a secret how to get there." Well, I'm happy to report that it is NOT a secret any longer! So, to prevent YOU from running into that problem, I'll share with you how to get to Kaihalulu: Directions to the Red Sand Beach (Kaihalulu)Drive the Hana Highway until you get to Hana, then KEEP GOING! The Red Sand Beach (Kaihalulu) is located south of Hana Bay. On your left (east), you will pass Alau Street, Keanini Drive and Keawa Place. When you get to Hauoli Road, turn left (east) and follow it to Uakea Road. Turn right (south) onto Uakea.Now here is where it gets sketchy. You'll see on the Google satellite map that Uakea Road ends near a bunch of cottages (part of the Hotel Hana-Maui property). Near here, you should see an open field adjacent to the Hana Community Center - I'm told that the trail that will take you to the beach is just across this field. Reportedly parts of the trail can be treacherous and steep, especially when wet - but the consensus from those who have seen this secretive beach seems to be that the trek is worth it! Also, there is apparently another trail just off the Japanese cemetary here... that one is said to be very dangerous, so should be avoided for sure! Do you see the Red Sand Beach on the map? Just follow Uakea Road in a southerly direction... you'll see the road turns to the east and then comes to an end - a short distance from the end of it, you'll see the beach (on the right side of the map)... you can even see the lava rock wall breaking the waves! Press the "+" button on the left side of the map to zoom in for a closer view of the Red Sand Beach! More articles of interest: 1) One beach can't possibly be enough on a Maui beach vacation, so click here to read about our top beach picks! 2) Read about more things to do and places to stay in the Hana area here.
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