Makena Landing Park
Hawaii · United States
Our 3-hour tour runs from 7am until 10am daily as this is the best time of day for nice, calm conditions. It includes meet up, safety briefing, launching, kayaking and snorkeling. Once on the water, you will paddle over several reefs inside of your clear bottom kayak, gazing at the beauty below and the beautiful Maui scenery around you. There is also an optional snorkel portion included in the tour. You may wish to get out of the kayaks to snorkel or, if not, you can stay in your clear kayak and gaze at our beautiful reefs below. We love all things ocean and adventure and can’t wait to share it with you on our beautiful Maui home.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Makena, pronounced mah-keh-nah, Landing Park. As you step out of your vehicle into the warm Hawaiian sun, you are immediately greeted by the rhythmic sound of the Pacific Ocean meeting the rugged volcanic coastline. …
Listen in the app2The Keawala'i Congregational Church
Before we immerse ourselves in the maritime activities of Makena Landing, we must orient ourselves historically. Just slightly north of our main parking area stands a monument of immense cultural and historical weight, the…
Listen in the app3The Makena Landing Boat Ramp
Returning towards the heart of Makena Landing, our attention is drawn to the utilitarian core of the park, the boat ramp and the adjacent sandy landing. This specific infrastructure fundamentally dictates the rhythm of daily life…
Listen in the app4The Sandy Landing and Microclimates
Adjacent to the bustling boat ramp, we find a more serene aspect of Makena Landing, the sandy beach and picnic area. This space serves as an observation deck for those who prefer to keep their feet firmly planted on terra firma,…
Listen in the app5The Journey to Turtle Arches
If we are to truly understand the draw of Makena Landing, we must leave the main parking area and embark on the brief overland journey to the specific zone known as Turtle Arches. From the main lot, the route requires us to…
Listen in the app6The Rocky Beach Entry
Standing here at the rocky entry point of Turtle Town, we must closely examine the immediate shoreline before directing our attention seaward. This is a dynamic interface where the robust geology of the island meets the…
Listen in the app7The Underwater World of Turtle Town
Let us now cast our analytical gaze offshore, mentally plunging into the aquatic realm of Turtle Town, specifically the area surrounding the submerged lava arches. If you were to swim out approximately forty to fifty yards from…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our comprehensive geographical and historical analysis of Makena Landing Park, I invite you to take one final, sweeping look across the bay. We have traversed the spectrum of this coastal environment, from the…
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What is Makena Landing Park?
Makena Landing Park is a place in Hawaii · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Hawaii · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 20.6538, -156.4410 |
| Last updated |