8 AM
Wailea Beach Walk
Wailea Coastal Trail · Active
The 1.5-mile paved coastal path connecting Mokapu, Ulua, Wailea and Polo beaches is the best free thing in Wailea. Ocean views the whole way; sea turtles common below the wall.
9 AM
Snorkel with a Guide
Ulua Beach · Active
Free ranger-guided snorkel from Ulua Beach through the marine life area, offered on select mornings. Sign up at the beach access lot.
10 AM
Wailea Golf Round
Wailea Golf Club · Active
Wailea's Blue, Gold and Emerald courses offer morning tee times with panoramic ocean-mountain views and the scent of plumeria.
11 AM
Turtle Viewing at Polo Beach
Polo Beach · Family
Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) regularly haul out on the south end of Polo Beach. Rangers from DLNR are sometimes on site; always keep a 10-foot distance.
Maui Film Festival (Celestial Cinema)
Outdoor film screenings on the Wailea lawn under the stars, with a curated selection of shorts and features from around the world.
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival
Though based just north at Kapalua, South Maui restaurants are major participants in this annual four-day food-and-wine showcase.
Maui Marathon & Events Week
The Maui Marathon finishes near Wailea; the week includes beach runs, triathlons and outrigger races throughout South Maui.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.