After a day of snorkeling, hiking or even shopping, their evening restorative yoga sessions will gently wash your stress away and get you ready for a new day with a new adventure. Looking for a way to connect with Maui in a different way? Try a class at the Maui Yoga Studio, from beginner to the well practiced yogis, everyone is welcome. It’s a great place to chill out with friends or go with the whole family. The ambiance is a simple, casual and tasteful take on the industrial and plantation styles of Hawaii’s recent past. The food and drinks are island inspired, using as many local ingredients as they can. Try their Monkeypod Mai Tai it’s a refreshing improvement from the classic Hawaiian cocktail. They also have drink specials and with 36 microbrews and amazing handcrafted cocktails, there is definitely something for everyone. Happy Hour at Monkey Pod Kitchen in Wailea is definitely not a hidden secret but it’s a great place to chow down on half priced appetizers and discounted pizzas. There are culturally significant areas as well as your safety to preserve so please follow the signs. The jagged lava rock field may be appealing for some to want to explore but it is important to not get off the trail. This is area is home to Maui’s newest lava flow that occurred around 250 years ago. When the road ends, you will arrive at gorgeous La Perouse Bay. Keep following Makena Road for a few more miles through the dry desert scrub brush landscape, dominated by the kiawe trees, and eventually the landscape changes to a wide expanse of dry, black jagged lava fields. Little Beach is a nice hidden beach for those who prefer their birthday suit over a bathing suit, but everyone is welcome! Pack away anything you may be carrying in your hands because you will need both hands for the trail in some places. For the sure footed adventurer, there is a short trail that will lead you over the cone and in just a few minutes, you will find Little Beach. On the North end of Big Beach is Pu`u Ola`i, a cinder cone created when Haleakalā erupted long ago. There are warning signs posted by the lifeguard at this beach so if you are definitely getting in the water here, it may be a good idea to stay close to the life guard station. There is a popular saying here: “when in doubt, don’t go out.” In most places on this beach, there is a steep slope so enter and exit the water carefully. Watch the waves, never turn your back to the ocean and if the swell is too big, stay out of the water. The water is beautiful here and there is some good snorkeling however, the shore break must be respected. At nearly a mile and a half long and about 100 feet wide, there is enough space for everyone. Big Beach is also called Oneloa Beach and is a large white sandy beach, perfect for an early morning beach run, catching some rays, playing a little beach volleyball or even building a sand castle. The popular beach duo, Big Beach & Little Beach are part of Makena State Park. Further South past the resort and golf communities of Wailea is a quieter, more rural area called Makena. Visiting Makena is a must if you’re on Maui’s South shore.
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