If you want to get away from the crowds and enjoy a nice tranquil day at the beach, West Maui’s Oneloa Beach is a hidden gem. Also known as Ironwoods Beach, this beach is easily accessed and features a quarter mile of white sand with a backdrop of lush green plants and a border of lava rock cliffs.
The Ultimate Guide to Oneloa Beach
Located right next to our collection of Kapalua Bay Villas, you can access Oneloa Beach from the Kapalua Coastal Trail. It is a refreshing place for a dip during the hike, but head to the far end of the beach if you want to swim. The first part of the beach has a shallow reef near the shoreline that is unpleasant to walk on; however, the left side of the beach features a soft, sandy bottom.
In addition to swimming, boogie boarding and kite surfing our popular activities. Swimming, it is best on the far side of the beach. When the waters are calm, you can enjoy snorkeling on both ends of the beach. As always, before swimming, boogie boarding, or snorkeling, be sure to pay attention to the water; rip tides can make those activities dangerous.
With all of the activities that Oneloa Beach has to offer, it is a big hit with families with children staying in our Kapalua vacation rentals. However, despite its popularity with our guests, the beach never feels overcrowded and is an excellent place to relax in peace.
If you are up for a stroll while at the beach, you can take the Kapalua Coastal Trail which takes you to D.T. Fleming Beach to the North and and Kapalua Bay Beach to the South.
Oneloa Beach is short on amenities, but there are outdoor showers for visitors to use but no bathroom facilities. On the plus side, parking at Oneloa Beach is free, and it is typically easy to find a parking spot.
Maui Road Directions to Oneloa Beach
Driving along the Honoapiilani Highway towards Kapalua, make a left on Office Road. At the end of Office Road, take a left onto Lower Honoapiilani Road. From there, you will reach an intersection of Ridge Road and Ironwood Lane, where you will go right on Ironwood Lane. On Ironwood Lane, you will see the parking lot.
Vacation Rentals Near Oneloa Beach
If you want to stay near all of the natural beauty of Oneloa Beach and Kapalua, Parrish Maui has you covered. We offer rental properties in the Kapalua Bay Villas, Golf Villas and The Ridge at Kapalua. Please check availability online or call us at 877.854.9070 for more information.