Wailea - North
Hawaii, USA
5,200
* Approximate Steps:
Arbitrary Adventure Level:
1
Wailea - Lots of Resorts
The name "Wailea" holds a significant and beautiful meaning that dates back to ancient Hawaiian times. It comes from the Hawaiian words for water, "wai" and sacred, “lea”, so the name Wailea can be interpreted as "Sacred water". This name reflects the area's historical roots as a fishing settlement and its connection to the goddess of canoe-builders, who, as the story goes, transformed the land into a lush forest for birds in ancient times.
During World War II, Wailea served as a training area for Marines. In 1957, Matson Navigation Company acquired land in Wailea, with Alexander & Baldwin taking full ownership in 1969. The Wailea Development Company was formed in 1971 to create a residential resort community, leading to the establishment of the 1500-acre Wailea Resort with diverse housing options, commercial properties, and recreational amenities like golf and tennis.
In more recent years, Wailea has evolved into an exquisite destination with over 2,000 homes and condominiums, six major resort hotels, commercial centers, a tennis center, and three world-class golf courses (Gold, Emerald, and Blue). The Wailea Community Association was established in 1987 to maintain the resort's high standards through property maintenance and design controls.
Moreover, Wailea is home to prominent establishments like the Grand Wailea Resort, Four Seasons Resort Maui, Fairmont Kea Lani, Marriott Wailea Beach, and various other luxury accommodations. The Grand Wailea Resort itself has a history dating back to its establishment in 1991 by Japanese developers who envisioned it as a cultural asset inspired by Maui's natural elements like water, light, sound, flowers, trees, and art. The resort's iconic Love Tree symbolizes growth and interdependence between Wailea and Maui. The area also boasts underground utilities, landscaped roadways, restaurants, championship golf courses, tennis facilities, shopping centers, and beautiful beaches.
Our Wailea North walk takes you along the beautiful Wailea Beach Path from Mokapu Beach Park, past Ulua Beach, all the way to The Grand Wailea Resort, and back to the North again. You will get your exercise dodging fellow tourists on this one.
Sip.
Places to Eat
Mo' Bettah Food Truck
Eat.
Things to See
See.
Parking
Ulua Beach parking lot and Wailea Beach parking lot.
Restrooms
Restrooms available in the parking lots.
Wine Walking Pro Tip: For a longer walk, combine with Wailea - South!
Wailea - North
* An average person takes about 2,000 steps to walk one mile.
Disclaimer Stuff:
Walks are self-guided and routes are estimates only. Use good judgment as road, sidewalk, and trail conditions can change. Weather, tides, beach erosion, and wave conditions can change the difficulty and safety of the walk. Sip responsibly. Urban Wine Walkers assumes no responsibility for injury, death, blisters, sunburn, jaywalking tickets, or parking violations while you are on your walk.