Little Beach is no longer a nude beach. Unfortunately some people thought that because they were nude they could also engage in sexual acts.
As a result Little Beach is no longer the worlds premier nude beach.
When nudity is possible, please don't engage in sexual acts or make advances suggesting hookups to others. The beach is not a gay bathhouse and it makes other people uncomfortable.
This is also true for thong friendly beaches. Please don't assume people in thongs are open to advances, don't flash your junk, don't use Viagra or constricting rings under your thong to gain an erection for peacocking around.
The story of how the traditional acceptance of nudity at Little Beach on Hawaii came to an end is here >>

Same thing happened at Mazo beach in Wisconsin. Sex and drugs ruined a lovely beach.

That beach was on Karen's radar for years now--- in 2020 people were not wearing masks and big gatherings were deemed a health hazard to others. They had raves and drum circles that tic'd off a lot of people ! Like a lot of things the pendulum of freedom can swing too far!

I went to Little Beach with the GF way back in 2013. I went nude while she went topless and it was a blast. While there was lots of nudity I saw no sexual behavior or acts. Just a few pot smokers and even then they tried to be discreet about it. I also noticed that some locals acted as unofficial beach keepers, warning people about dangerous tides and currents. That's why I'm surprised to hear about openly obscene activity. I wonder if that's just a convenient excuse to clamp down on the nudity and noise.

Little Beach is still open they just cracked down on the "Sunday Drum Circles." It's partially due to Hawaii's overly strict COVID policies and lots of "cruising." A lot of people forget that Hawaii does NOT allow public nudity. Women can tan topless on any public beach but full exposure of genitalia is technically against the law. Little Beach, often known as one of the best nude beaches in the world, is not a "nude beach." They just tolerate it. It's not a Gunnison, Haulover, Blacks Beach, etc. We spoke to locals while we were there. The police will often show up on Little Beach and Paia Secret Beach and just make sure everyone is behaving. If they aren't, they start asking people to put their suits on. It has to be pretty extreme to get ticketed. If you read my report in this sub forum, my wife and I tanned nude on Paia Secret Beach no problem. It was mostly nude, more our age (30's-40's), but just like Little Beach, there were normal tourists who were clothed who also went. My wife even swam nude in one of the waterfalls, in front of normal tourists, and there was no issue. We didn't go to Little Beach for several reasons: 1) We wanted a more heterosexual crowd (no judgement on people's lifestyles) 2) We wanted a more mixed crowd, LB can be mostly male 3) it was rumored to still be closed due to COVID. If you read my report, Paia Secret Beach in my opinion, is a much better experience.

Any Maui report lately? Headed there Sept 8th...

This week we're probably going to cancel as our reservation is in Kaanapali. Very sad what happened and selfishly going there would be kind of a bummer...

We switched our hotel to South Maui... I'm only there for 4 days so probably not enough time to volunteer or figure out how to volunteer but we're planning on taking an extra suitcase full of items to donate...

I’m glad u decided to go, your suitcase will be appreciated im sure! Sorry your trip is short hopefully you’re not from east coast.

When taking aid, find out what is needed and take ONE or TWO types of aid. Mixed aid needs sorting before distribution. When taking personal luggage think of something that packs a lot of aid into a small space. Clothing or paper towels are a poor choice. Worse, clothing needs to be sorted, washed and fitted to the right size person. Also it is hot there, so they don't need your old winter cloths. Things much apricated: - Multi-port charging stations for evacuation centers so people can charge their devices. - Portable USB battery charging packs, for individuals returning to zones where the electric has not yet been resorted. - Plastic sheet holders so people can keep their relief paperwork together. - Funds, cash for relief centers so they can purchase what they need locally. Take directly to an aid center. - Unless the entire island is wiped out don't assume they don't have stuff in local stores and warehouses. Stuff they could get if you just gave them the funds. They know best what they need next. - If you want to give something tangible, like liquid soap or face masks buy locally after landing. Help the local economy. - Give a lot of ONE thing, not a mixture of items. Don't make more work for locals by mixing stuff up that then needs to be sorted. - Don't take books. Tourists buy books to read on vacation and leave them behind. Tourist destinations are awash with books. - Tip Well. That goes right back into the local economy. - The only exception to the no-cloths rule is sneakers. If you leave behind a couple of pairs of good clean sneakers in new, or near new condition someone will wear them. When evacuating they probably lost all but the shoes they were wearing. Locals will be giving spare cloths and housing but useful universal shoes are rare donations. Returning to, and walking through burnt ground turns shoes black. So if you take a couple of pairs of sneakers or light weight hiking boots on vacation, it does no harm to leave a pair or two behind, at an aid center. (Write the shoe size on the bottom in felt pen.)

Yeah we're bringing diapers and formula

Here's a plea for visitors from Brian Schatz, who's one of two US senators from Hawaii: "Maui update. South Maui resorts (Lahaina is West Maui) NEED visitors. Furloughs and layoffs starting because people think the whole island is closed. It is not. If you are planning a trip to Wailea or Kihei, don’t cancel. If you want to come to Hawaii pls consider South Maui."

My gf and I thonged together on Keawakapu Beach today on the south shore. Conservative area. A handful of females. All dudes in board shorts. It didn't stop me though. Got dark. Had a blast. Doing road trip Hana tomorrow and wearing my white desmit on the black sand beach.

Yesterday we thonged at black sand beach. We were the only ones. We swam in a waterfall. No other thongs.

I’m glad you decided to go GuestGuest! People on the mainland seem to believe that the whole island was destroyed but most of south Maui is intact. Unfortunately because of the assumption a lot of people who work the resorts are being furloughed due to severe drop in tourists.

I think I'm the only male thonger on this island.... I haven't even seen a speedo. Plenty of women though ..

I have thonged on Maui several times without issues.

Moose McGillycuddy has excellent tacos every Tuesday. Right by Keawakapu Beach. 808 Deli is a favorite too. I have had no issues with a thong on Maui either

Saturday at Little Beach was very busy, even in the rain!

Nice.... When I went I didn't bother with little beach.....I looked at it but felt big beach was more inviting and I did post up near the walkway to little beach.... I noticed 95% of people going to little beach were creepy old gay dudes so my lady and I chilled at big beach.