Is slaughterhouse beach good for snorkeling?
The name “Slaughterhouse Beach” comes from the Honolua Ranch slaughterhouse and tanning/storage shed that were (oh, so conveniently) located on the cliff’s edge above the ocean. When the ocean is tame there is also very good snorkeling around the the north point and into Honolua Bay.
Is Honolua Bay good for snorkeling?
Snorkeling Honolua Bay is great. It is one of the few sheltered bays to snorkel on Maui, and offers a wonderful short hike through stunning forest, and diverse sea life. The waters here are part of the Honolua-Mokule’ia Bay Marine Life Conservation District.
Is DT Fleming beach good for snorkeling?
Fleming is best for: Swimming. Snorkeling.
Is there sand at Honolua Bay?
Overview: While it might not have a sandy beach, Honolua Bay is one of the island’s most popular places for snorkeling. The “beach” is a narrow strip of boulders, but since the main attractions are out in the water the lack of sand doesn’t matter.
Can you surf at Slaughterhouse Beach?
Slaughterhouse Surf Guide Slaughterhouse in Maui is a beach break that only works when conditions are just right. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the southeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the north.
Can you swim in Honolua Bay?
The water is also very murky at the shoreline, so you need to swim a bit out for good visibility – combined with parking that is further away than many other snorkel locations – Honolua Bay isn’t a “drive-by” snorkel. BUT the bay here is huge, and the visibility improves greatly further form the beach.
How do you get to slaughterhouse on Maui?
To get here, head north on the Honoapiilani Highway. Keep driving past the main Kapalua resort area. Once you pass Lower Honoapiilani Road (the turn-off for D. T. Fleming Beach), it’s only about another minute before you’ll see cars parked along the makai (ocean) side of the road in front of some chain link fencing.