We’ve finally added Mahaulepu beach and trail information to HawaiiGaga.com. This is a beautiful undeveloped area in Poipu, and a highlight of the region. Because access is confusing, not too many Poipu vacationers visit this area. If you’re in good health the best way to experience Mahaulepu is with a hike from Shipwreck beach across Mahaulepu trail to Mahaulepu beach. It’s at least a half day excursion that involves about 2.5 hours of hiking (both ways). You’ll also want to relax and perhaps get wet at the beach, which will be another hour. So pack a lunch, and make sure you have good shoes and a hat. You can also drive to Mahaulepu beach. The dirt road just past the Hyatt will take you there. Two roads will get you to the beach, but avoid the shorter dirt road that takes you past CJM country stables as it’s a terrible road that will get your car stuck. The longer road gets you to the middle of the beach in a roundabout kind of way.

Mahaulepu Beach

We’re very pleased to announce that HawaiiGaga.com has partnered with Hawaiian Images Photography and Video to bring you aerial photos of Hawaii’s beaches, attractions, and condo resorts.

As you may know, HawaiiGaga.com displays panoramic photos of Hawaii’s 150 most popular beaches and tourist attractions. Panoramic photos give one an excellent idea of what a beach looks like. Now we’ve supplemented those photos with aerial images. The added perspective reveals many details about a beach. You’ll notice that many Hawaii beaches enjoy beautiful surroundings. As an example, take a look at spectacular Tunnels Beach on Kauai.

Brian Powers of Hawaiian Images Photography and Video decided to photograph the Big Island’s coastline in 2004. The project proved so popular he continued in 2007 and photographed the rest of Hawaii. Over 10,000 photographs later, and he now has nearly every inch of Hawaii’s coastline photographed. The photos are taken at about 500ft. Brian can somehow fly an airplane and take sharp photos at the same time!