Breaking News Alerts We'd like to send you alerts when breaking news happens. Allow Notifications Hide this Message. Press "Allow" to Activate. Aloha, Guest! Latest Maui Videos Listen to this Article 1 minute Loading Audio Article will play after ad Explore each of Maui's regions below to learn about the many things to do, the sights, and the diverse attractions you'll find in each area.
Maui has a lot going for it, especially for such a small island. It combines some of the best food, shopping, and entertainment choices from several of the other Hawaiian islands while emphasizing outdoor fun rather than late-night party scene, like Oahu, which makes plenty of regular visitors happy. The island has several small towns, especially along the coast, giving much of the island a small but not rural vibe.
Maui is not as large or varied in terrain as the Big Island or as weathered and verdant as Kauai. The resort areas of Ka'anapali , famous for three-mile-long Ka'anapali Beach , and historic Lahaina Town grace the shores of the western-most coastline. While both technically inside our West Maui region, we've dedicated a unique section here, for each of the major attractions located within these two popular areas. With plenty of sunshine and great weather year-round, this stretch of coastline has become the playground of visitors from around the world and is a popular location for taking a snorkel cruise, doing some window shopping, or catching one of the very best Hula shows in all of Hawaii.
With plenty of sunshine and an abundance of rainfall as much as inches a year , West Maui was once a major Hawaiian population center and the proverbial playground of royalty the ali'i in old Hawaii.
Today, West Maui has become the playground of visitors from around the world. Along the shores of this region, you'll find the resort area of Kapalua northwest , Kahana and Honokowai mid-way , visitor community of Napili , and while technically located within this area, our Lahaina and Kaanapali region both in the southwest of this region has been devoted a section unto itself.
Ultimately, this region is one of the more developed portions of the island, with several resorts and small towns. The most north-western portion of this region is almost completely undeveloped and is raw and somewhat barren terrain.
West Maui Region. Hana Highway northeast and parts of southeast Maui , ranges from Pa'ia town to the community of Hana Haa-na on the northeastern tip of the island and is renowned for great windsurfing, lush rural scenery, and, of course, the famous Road To Hana Hana Hwy - drive that curves along the coastline toward Hana town. Known often as the windward side, it is largely undeveloped, and much of the narrow Hana Highway winds along the island's beautiful northern coastline.
Hana Highway Region. The term Upcountry Maui refers to the towns, ranches, vineyards, parks, farmlands, and visitor attractions on the upper slopes of Haleakala volcano, including Haleakala National Park.
Enchanting and rural, Maui's Upcountry is the heart of the island's agricultural industry, as well as a thriving artists' community. Many compare the beautiful landscape of Upcountry Maui to the countryside in Scotland.
You'll also be sure to discover several unique floral gardens in this part of the island. Plus, some of the best views of the South Pacific anywhere on the island can be found from the high elevations of the upcountry.
South Maui is best known for its miles of white sandy beaches , spectacular coastal areas, snorkeling on its reefs, and expansive lava fields like La Perouse Bay.
Sheltered on the leeward side of Haleakala volcano, this side of the island is quite drier and sunnier than the rest of the island. South Maui includes the coastal communities of Ma'alaea and Kihei and the growing resort communities of Wailea and Makena. There's also a good deal of Wailea real estate and Wailea condos available on this part of the island. The proverbial 'heart' of the island, Central Maui, is the isthmus that connects the island's two volcanoes.
Your visit to the 'Valley Isle' likely began here at the airport in Kahului. Today, Central Maui includes residential communities, sugar and pineapple plantations, county and state government offices, and various visitor attractions including the Kahului Airport OGG , the Maui Tropical Plantation , golf courses, parks, shopping areas, and more.
We've also included the 'Iao Valley State Park in this area since it's accessible only through the central region. Central Maui Region. All of Maui is incredible. However, some attractions are wildly popular because they offer an experience that embodies the essence of the island. Breathtaking, Must-See, Best of From the West Maui Mountains to the beautiful remote town of Hana, you'll enjoy the many options of things to do on the Valley Isle.
Below we've covered some of the top attractions on the island of Maui, click any tile to learn more. The island of Maui additionally features an abundance of beaches , especially along the West Coast. Sun is abundant here, too, as the volcanoes in the center of the island block the majority of precipitation from ever reaching the leeward sides of the island where the bulk of lodging is located. While portions of Maui's west coast are often dry and barren, the eastern portions of the island are a lush and green paradise boasting waterfalls in numerous valleys.
Many visitors enjoy the Road to Hana aka the Hana Highway as is winds its way along the cost to the sleepy town of Hana in the bay. The scenic Road to Hana is the undisputed top attraction on the island. When it comes to driving the Hana Highway on Maui, it's the journey, not the destination , that is the main attraction.
There are few words that can describe the beauty of this drive with its cliffs cloaked in green and lush valleys bursting with waterfalls. Curves hug the coast and gaze over an ocean that stretches uninterrupted all the way to the Alaskan coastline. Couple that with black, red, and white sand beaches, a multitude of trails, and beautiful gardens and you've discovered the highway to heaven itself.
Road to Hana. To say Haleakala National Park is impressive would do it a great injustice. Haleakala National Park. We've split this attraction off from Haleakala National Park because of its geographic location and separation from the Summit portion of the park; what visitors typically think of when they hear 'Haleakala NP. The Oheo Gulch region is home to lush green landscapes, waterfalls, pools, and more - it's well worth a visit. Oheo Gulch Kipahulu. The gorgeous sand and pristine waters attract snorkelers, swimmers, and sunbathers.
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