This is worth the trip just for the scenery and hiking.

Maui snorkeling la perouse bay. Kanahena Beach aka the dumps see Ahihi Kinau natural area reserve. Turn Right onto Wailea Ike Rd. Due to the closure this is a drive-through experience as the road to La Perouse bisects the mauka and makai sections of the reserve.

Piilani Hwy Dead ends here. La Perouse Bay Images. When guide books talk about the snorkeling at La Perouse Bay they are actually referring to the side of the Bay that is part of the reserve.

The panoramic photo below shows the view of the Bay from the parking area. Look carefully around you as you drive between mile markers 55 and 7. La Perouse Bay snorkeling.

The main snorkeling spots in South Maui are down the road from La Perouse Bay. Slight left onto Makena Rd. The best Top 10 Maui snorkel spots with maps photos.

You will need to drive past Makena to reach it. This spot is located in the Ahihi Kinau Natural Area Reserve and as such is protected by state law. However the majority of the Ahihi Kinau Natural Area Reserve is currently closed to the public until July 31 2018 see map of closed area.

Scientists believe that Haleakalas last eruption created the rocky points that you see lining this picturesque bay. Continue Makena Alanui for 26 miles. La Perouse Bay is located at the southwestern tip of Maui where the road ends past Makena.