Maui Secrets
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Stay where the locals live not in the tourist traps! I love to be out of the hotel strip, living as those that live on the island do :) Here are a few spots you may not see in the mainstream travel guides.
Hale Mauka Makai House in Haiku
We have stayed here twice! Very near Paia center and all the natural attractions you need to see. Pool, ocean views, awesome breeze, and lemon trees :)
Mana Foods in Paia
Maybe before Whole Foods was a corporation it was like this! Small but packed with wholesome fresh foods. Stock up here!!
Paia Fish Market in Paia
On the corner of Hana Hwy and Baldwin in Paia, this place has really fresh fish. Get the Mahi Burger!!! OMG!
Black Sand Beach in Hana
I guess it would be really hard to find a bad beach on Maui, but this is a special one.
Nakalele Blow Hole in Wailuku
Simply a cave under the rocks that leads to a hole releasing the ocean as the waves push the water through. I love that you can walk right up to it!
Haleakala National Park in Kula
Go to the sunrise (on a cloudy day), dress warmly, and bring your camera. Atop Haleakala is like no other experience.
Four Falls of Na'ili'ili-Haele in Haiku
You'll need a book as guide. But you start through the bamboo and hike your way past three waterfalls. You swim to the last, do it, you won't forget it, ever!
Water Shoes and Beach Chairs in Kahului
Just a tip - There is a Wal-Mart by the airport. You MUST have water shoes to walk on all the lava rock shores and a cheap beach chair is nice to have! :)
Ahihi-Kina'u Natural Area Reserve (The Aquarium) in Kihei
Hike across the lava rock (feeling like you are on the moon) to an inlet perfect for swimming and seeing fish galore!
Baldwin Beach in Paia
I put the map marker on "Baby Beach", not an offical name, but it's got a GREAT tidal pool that is more swimming pool like than ocean! Enter from Kealakai Pl.
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RedSoxFan said 9 months, 2 weeks ago:
I've loved every place on this guide! Don't forget Big Beach!