

What to do while in Maui...
There are plenty of activities to do in Maui, and a wide variety of them
to please all visitors. Here are just a few of our suggestions:
surfing :: windsurfing :: kiteboarding :: diving :: snorkeling :: kayaking ::
mountain biking/Haleakala ride :: salsa dancing :: beaches ::
golf :: whale watching :: hiking :: panoramic road to Hana with waterfalls
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beaches Just west of Hale Kuau house, a 5 minute walking distance, is a great small sandy beach perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Nearby is Mama's Fish House Restaurant. |
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watersports windsurf rental equipment |
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The famous surfing location: 'jaws' Unless you are a professional windsurfer or surfer you may just want to come here for the amazing sites of these guys in action. |
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Hale Kuau surfer |
Paia - Some may come to know Paia only as the last town and traffic stop before the adventure to Hana begins, but this culturally diverse, free-spirited town is worthy of a closer look. Many of Maui’s characters live or hang out in Paia, and being there sometimes feels like you’re revisiting the 1960s. There are some very interesting shops to browse, a few good restaurants, and a fantastic health-oriented grocery store, all on a two-sided main street. Jacques Restaurant serves up some great island food with a French fair. On Fridays, it's a great place to hang out and have a few beers. Right next door to Jacques is Charlies, another local bar/restaurant that caters the local people. Paia is also the unofficial hang town for most of the serious windsurfing contingent – legendary Ho’okipa Beach is among the sport’s elite playgrounds.
Hana - Since the Hana Highway. was paved in 1984, the town has undergone a considerable
tourist boom. While not exactly "the last of old Hawaii," as it is sometimes called, Hana is relaxed
enough to allow visitors to stop and smell the plumerias. There isn't much going on here, which is
part of its charm. Activities such as exploring ancient heiaus, watching the sun rise, strolling along
secluded beaches, and joining the entire town in cheering on the local ball team are the little things
that make time in Hana feel like a vacation from your vacation.