Turtle Town

Turtle Town is also known as Five Names. This site is located next to 5 caves, and they share the same parking area/access trails. The trail leading into the dive site lies across the road from the parking area. Halfway it branches; to the left lays 5 caves, to the right lies turtle town. Follow the right trail into the narrow bay, and crawl down the rocks on the north (right) side of the bay into the water. This is actually easier at low tide as a series of stone "steps" becomes exposed, thus easing entry. Swim straight out to sea from the bay, following the rock point to your left. You will find a series of interlinking reefs. There can be a lot of boat traffic on the surface. Visibility is good once you clear the entry point. The water upon entry is very turbid due to a fresh-water stream which flows into the bay. For an easier exit you can swim around the rock point to the 5-caves entry, although if there are waves the turtle point entry is safer and more protected. Directions: At the South End of Highway 31 bear right onto Wailea Iki. Continue to the T, turn left on Wailea Alanui. After 2.2 miles, turn right onto Makena Road. In a couple of hundred yards, you'll see the parking area.