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A video view of Mai Poina 'Oe Ia'u Beach Park, Maui
This beach in North Kihei, Maui is a beautiful and underused stretch of sand. The beach house has recently undergone renovation, and is now one of the cleanest, newest, and best on the island of Maui.

The phrase itself means "do not forget me", according to this page:

http://www.huapala.org/Mai/Mai_Poina_Oe_Iau.html

The beach is also known as Memorial Park, in honor of America's veterans.

When the wind is up (fairly common in the afternoon here), it is a popular windsurfing and kitesurfing location.

There are two -- yes two -- showers, a couple of picnic tables, and the new pavilion/restroom complex. There are also a couple of gigantic shade trees, and a nice row of palm trees along the shore. The dunes have been restored, and they provide a nice buffer from South Kihei Road.

There is not a great deal of parking right at the beach house. But from any spot along the road you can find a nearby entrance through the dunes and down to the beach.

A great beach for relaxing and windsurfing, you will certainly not forget it!
Click here for a map

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A view from Memorial Park beach towards West Maui. Click to enlarge
A view from Memorial Park beach towards West Maui
Looking over the dunes towards the beach house at Mai Poina Oe Iau. Click to enlarge
Looking over the dunes towards the beach house at Mai Poina Oe Iau
Nice big shade tree over a picnic table at Memorial Park beach, Kihei, Maui. Click to enlarge
Nice big shade tree over a picnic table at Memorial Park beach, Kihei, Maui
Palm trees, the ocean, and West Maui Mountains form a classic Hawaii scene. Click to enlarge
Palm trees, the ocean, and West Maui Mountains form a classic Hawaii scene
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