Makaluapuna Point — Attraction in Maui

Please don't refer to this area as Dragon's Teeth. This name was made up by a guidebook that has ruined many of the special places on Maui by directing hordes of people into environmentally sensitive areas and private property. The proper Hawaiian name is Makaluapuna Point. This area can be fairly dangerous as it is barely above sea level and large, unpredictable, breaking waves can sweep across the point - there have been many instances of people being swept into the rough water and people have died on Makaluapuna Point. If you do venture out to the point stay to the far right of the golf course along the hedge. The golfers can be as unpredictable as the waves so be cautious and aware of the possibility of getting hit by a golf ball - the unauthorized path on private property is well within reach of golfers - walk the path at your own risk. Don't cross the golf course - this is hazardous and disrespectful to the golfers playing through. There is no beach access on the south side of the golf hole/point - if you hike around the point do not continue onto the golf course on the south side - turn around and hike back on the un-landscaped area back to the path that returns to the parking lot. Please don't walk up the cart path. Be aware that the hedged-in area to the right/north of the path is an ancient Hawaiian burial site. The original plans for the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua called for it to be built at this spot close to the ocean but during excavation hundreds of burials were discovered and amid massive protests from the Hawaiian community the plans were scuttled and an entirely new design was built further up the hill, away from the burials. Please do not enter the burial site and please be respectful of this...

I was looking for free things to do in Maui. For new travelers to the island I can say that is easier said then done. But I found dragons teeth and decided to venture there. Don’t be alarmed when you put Dragons Teeth in Apple Maps and it takes you to the Honolua Store at a resort. You’re on the right path. Drive past the store until the end of the road and there is parking. Be aware that it costs a whopping $33 if you have pay to park. Once to park you will see a path (stay on the path! Outside the path is a cultural and sacred site with access granted to the Hawaiian people so please be respectful) it’s a winding dirt path that transforms to a rocky path and then you see the teeth. You can stand on the edge and catch glimpses of sea turtles. You can hike along the edges and get a view of more northern part of the island. Don’t skip...

What a cool viewpoint. You’re basically on a long peninsula of dried magma surrounded by ocean waves. Parking and entrance is free just be sure to read the signs and follow the path toward the water.

It’s possible, but I wouldn’t really recommend climbing down to the ocean level. Some of the waves come crashing in randomly and it can be a bit slippery and will definitely get you wet. Today was extremely windy which made the waves crash up and get us while we were up on the edge! Haha.

There’s so much to look at and on a beautiful day like today we only saw a couple other groups. Very peaceful and relaxing place to be. Only a tiny area had what looked like some abandoned junk/trash but overall it’s super well maintained.

Pro tip- walk to the very end and go through the prayer garden, no cheating😜

10/10 recommend while...