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Ulua Beach

Wailea, Maui, HI
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Ranked #2 of 13 attractions in Wailea
Type: Beaches
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Campbell River, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This beach is smaller than most of the others and it has its own charm, it is so nice to sit or swim without the crowds.

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Surprise, Arizona
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73 reviews 73 reviews
40 attraction reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I have snorkeled all over the world, and would put this spot near the top of my list because of the wide diversity of sea life and the terrific info site sponsored by the Pacific Whale Foundation. We saw turtles, manta rays, eels, starfish, and even a devil scorpionfish! I was able to identify the latter because Amber, a Pacific... More

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Napa, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Good place for beginners to snorkel. Clean and not much current. A lot of fish around the rocks and so enjoyable to watch them!

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vancouver
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127 reviews 127 reviews
37 attraction reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

This is a soft sand beach, not like Waikiki or Kaanapali , rocks at each end provide a great place to snorkel.

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Edmonton, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Great beach to snorkel. Also not too many people on the beach. We really liked to go there and pack a lunch, snorkle and sun ourselves There is construction going on just on the main road as you turn in ...but that may be the reason it was quiet. None less still a great little hidden gem. Has changing/ and... More

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Rochester, New York
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43 reviews 43 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

My girlfriend and I had never snorkeled and tried this beach out after renting at the local Maui Dive shop. The views were amazing - big coral reefs not far out and tons of fish. We even saw 2 sea turtles.

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San Diego, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

This is a great beach for kids and families. Nice snorkeling off the reefs. If you can swim out to the end of the reef it is really clear and lots of turtles. Beach is nice, but lots of kids..

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Niagara Falls, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

First time in the ocean snorkeling. Easy to find and not that busy. Clear waters and lots of fish to see. Bit chilly in the water that day though...

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Seattle, Washington
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Big beach with very few people on it--even on the weekend. Easy walk along the Wailea beach path from all resorts in the area. Water gets very choppy in afternoon in Maui so go before noon for the calmest in water experience!

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Santa Cruz, California
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47 reviews 47 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

This beach is protected by a rocky promontory, so the waves are small and safe for kids. There is good snorkeling near the rocks, and the sandy bottom and golden sand beach are wonderful. Great views of Molokini, Kahoolawe, and Lanai.

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