(pronounced: mah KEN nuh)
Where the manicured green lawns of Wailea give way to the dark black lava you will find Makena, one of Maui’s best kept secrets. Largely undeveloped, Makena is home to some of the most gorgeous multi-million dollars homes and some of the most beautiful coastline on the island. Roughly translating to Land of Abundance, Makena is rich with historical significance and mystique. Remnants of the old Ali’i (King’s) Highway, South Maui’s only black sand beach, and Ahihi-Kinau Natural Land and Marine Preserve are just a few of the treasures you will find at the south most tip of the island. At the end of the paved road turn your eyes towards Haleakala and you will find Pu’u Ola’I a large cinder cone with a black stream from the last lava flow on the island of Maui.
Makena boasts two golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and two of Maui’s most popular beaches – Big Beach and Little Beach. Big Beach, named for it’s 3,000+ feet of perfect white sand beach, turquoise water and enough space to make even the busiest weekend day feel like you are removed from it all, is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Just on the other side of a small volcanic rock wall you will find Little Beach. Equally famous, but for another reason altogether. You may want to keep the kiddos away from this beach, because although illegal, here you may often find several sunbathers baring it all.
You won’t find any fancy restaurants out here in Makena, but what you will find is a plethora of roadside venders and a couple really great food trucks. Make sure to set aside a full day to enjoy and explore this magnificent part of the Valley Isle.
5171 Makena Road is lot #7 of Papaanui Makena, located above the historic site known as Makena Landing. The finished floor elevation of a possible home reveals unobstruct...
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Island Prop(S).
Enjoy breathtaking unobstructed ocean, outer island, and sunset views from this extra-large, elegantly renovated, two-bedroom, two-bath Makena Surf condo! This 1,600 squ...
Listing courtesy of Hawaii Life (W).
Classic Keahou at Makena estate property. Rare offering! Keahou consists of only 7 lots of 3 acres each. Privacy abounds in this gated ocean/sunset view property yet loca...
Listing courtesy of Hawaii Life (W).
This RARE and stunning location directly on the ocean has breathtaking views of the Makena coastline, Molokini and Kahoolawe. Beautiful natural light fills the living are...
Listing courtesy of Equity One Real Estate Inc (P).
Rare opportunity to build your Maui dream estate on one of Makena’s last undeveloped, multigenerational, spacious, family-owned lots. Tucked between white sand Maluaka Be...
Listing courtesy of Compass.
The Direct Makena Oceanfront & Beachfront residential condominium is a free standing 4B|4B home with a private pool & gated driveway entry. Walk across your private yard ...
Listing courtesy of Compass.
We all have multiple desires. We want privacy, but we want to be close to the beach. We want intimacy, but we need space. We want proximity to restaurants and shops, but ...
Listing courtesy of The Maui Real Estate Team, Inc.
Big Beach Estates is an enclave of 4 luxury lots across from “Big Beach” in Makena. In the Hawaiian language, “Makena” translates to “the gathering place” or “abundance”....
Listing courtesy of Hawaii Life (W).
5147 Makena Road is a landmark lot located across from the beach in Makena, South Maui. The lot boasts captivating unobstructed ocean and mountain views and is adjacent t...
Listing courtesy of Welcome Hawaii Properties.
Epic properties like this luxury property in Makena seldom become available. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire the perfect home located in one of the mo...
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Island Prop(S).