It is very different than Club O beach... You have to park at Makena State Park and walk at least a half mile, climb a pretty steep, sandy hill to get there. I think there is an area to park that is closer, but we didn't see/find it. The area is very beautiful, but as has been mentioned, there are no facilities there and you must bring whatever you want/need. The vibe is very different that Club O beach with an average age probably half of what you would see at Club O and a kind of "hippie" feel to it(not that there's anything wrong with hippies). I felt very self conscious there for some reason, as if I were "out of place" which I have never felt on Club O beach. Keep in mind, we were only there for one day, so I'm not sure how accurate my observations are, but if you're looking for a substitute for Club O, I think you're going to be disappointed. If you're looking for a new/different experience, Maui has a lot to offer, but nothing like SXM in my opinion.