About the water wonderland of Maui

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Maui is a tiny isle in the state of Hawaii. The isle is a haven for activities such as whale watching, kayaking, and exploring the Road to Hana. It is home to some of the most beautiful sights in the world, such as the beautiful gold sand beaches, the green Haleakalā and Wailua Falls.

Maui is an island destination in the Hawaiian archipelago, in the state of Hawaii. It is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands. The island is often called the "Valley Isle" or "Coconut Island" because of its terrain of palm trees, sugarcane, and pineapple fields. Maui lures travelers with an invigorating mix of natural beauty and outdoor fun, all shared with warm alohas. When it comes to outdoor recreation, Maui wins best in show. Just look at that zipliner launching into a canopy of green. Or the mountain biker hurtling past eucalyptus and pine. Hikers have it darn good too, with trails winding through lava flows and bamboo forests. Along the coast, surfers barrel through waves, windboarders skim across whitecaps and snorkelers glide among fish-filled reefs and coral.

1. Piʻilanihale Heiau & Kahanu Garden

Wailea Beach is a popular beach in Maui, Hawaii. Wailea Beach offers a full menu of water activities, as well as a sparkling, calm beach. On the southern end of the beach, there are decent snorkeling opportunities.

2. Keawakapu Beach

Keawakapu Beach is a beautiful stretch of beach that extends from south Kihei to Wailea’s Mokapu Beach. It is set back from the main road and less visible than Kihei’s main roadside beaches just north. It is less crowded, and is a great place to settle in and watch the sunset.

3. Haleakalā National Park

Waiʻanapanapa State Park is the ideal spot for a day of relaxation and exploration. Visitors will have the chance to see the clear waters of a cave pool, a natural lava arch, and lava tube caves. Waiʻanapanapa State Park is a great place for a day of relaxation and exploration. Visitors will have the chance to see the clear waters of a cave pool, a natural lava arch, and lava tube caves.

4. Waiʻanapanapa State Park

The Three Bears Falls is a triple cascade that can be found on the inland side of the road, 0.5 miles past the 19-mile marker. This beauty takes its name from the triple cascade that flows down a steep rock face on the inland side of the road, 0.5 miles past the 19-mile marker. Catch it after a rainstorm and the cascades come together and roar as one mighty waterfall. There's limited parking up the hill to the left after the falls.

5. Wailea Beach

Makaluapuna Point is a razor-sharp spikes crowning rocky point that is known as the "Dragon's Teeth." The point is known for looking like the mouth of an imaginary dragon.

6. Three Bears Falls

Piʻilanihale Heiau is a traditional Hawaiian temple that was built in 1837. The heiau is about 104 feet long and is a National Historic Landmark. Kahanu Garden is a 293 acre ethnobotanical garden. It's located on the property of the Piʻilanihale Heiau before the turnoff onto the Hana Highway. Kahanu Garden was founded in 1980 by a botanist named Tom Wagner and his partner, Marion Holmes.

7. Makaluapuna Point

Haleakalā National Park is a national park in the US state of Hawai'i. It is most famous for being home to the volcano that created the island of Maui. The volcano is large and has a two districts: the Kipahulu District and the summit, Haleakalā District. The Kipahulu District sits at the southeastern edge of the island of Maui and features waterfalls and lush greenery, while the Haleakalā District is located on the island's summit and features a lunar-like surface.

8. Big Beach

Kapalua Beach is a safe year-round swimming spot at the southwestern tip of Kapalua. With rocky outcrops at both ends of the bay, the beach is a crescent-shaped strip with snorkeling, lunch, stand up paddle surfing, and cocktails available.

9. Kapalua Beach