Maui Olivine Pools

Not everyone wants to lay on the beach when they vacation in Maui. For a little more adventerous and rugged activities check out the Olivine Pools in West Maui.

The Olivine Pools were named for this semi-precious gem found encrusted in the surrounding lava and sandstone. These naturally-formed swimming pools are located on a lava shelf stretching along the coastline. When the sea is calm, the area is excellent for swimming, wading and sunbathing.

For more things to do in Maui read Maui Revealed. It is the most comprehensive yet easy to use guidebook ever written for Maui. The authors actually hike all the trails, ride the boats, scuba dive the reefs, dine in the restaurants, review all the resorts, snorkel the coastline, explore the hidden waterfalls and share all the secrets that they find.

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