Kaihalulu Red Sand Beach

The unofficial trail starts at the end of Uakea Road in Hana town, crossing the grass past the end of the pavement; parking there is very limited, so park legally near Hana Ballpark and walk, without blocking driveways or gates. The path follows a steep, narrow ridge of loose red cinder and ironwood needles above the sea, with no railings, past an old Japanese cemetery; it is short but slow going. Wear sturdy shoes, not flip-flops. The route crosses private property and signs have warned against trespassing. Not wheelchair accessible; no transit.

Visitors describe the cove as one of Maui's most striking beaches and a calm place to float inside the reef when seas are flat. Nearly all accounts warn about the dangerous trail and emphasise good shoes, and some urge respecting private-property signs or skipping it. Nude sunbathers are commonly mentioned as part of the scene, alongside local teens jumping from rocks.

Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.

Hawai'i has no designated nude beaches and public indecency laws apply. The trail crosses private land and visitors have been warned that trespassers can be fined; access is not officially managed. No reports of nudity enforcement specifically were found as of 2026.

Naturism at Kaihalulu Red Sand Beach sits under United States's rules for traditional tolerance — custom more than statute.

Full country law: United States public nudity guide.

Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.