Hawaiian folklore attributes the origin of the island’s name to the legend of Hawai ’ iloa, the Polynesian navigator attributed with discovery of the Hawaiian Islands. According to the legend he named the island of Maui after his son who in turn was named for the demi-god Maui. According to legend, the demi-god Maui raised […]
Kahakuloa Town is a small isolated community on West Maui’s rugged north shore. About 100 people live in this friendly little community. You’ll find several road side stands here including the Panini Pua Kea fruit stand, Ululani by the Bay, Lorraine’s and Julie’s Best Banana Bread on the Planet. You won’t find any […]
Finding a place to enjoy a dip in the ocean along West Maui’s rough northern shore can be difficult. One such place is the natural lava pools dubbed “Olivine Pools” by a popular Maui guide book. You’ll find them near mile 42.8 on hwy 30 past Kapalua. If you’re coming from the Wailuku […]
The Bellstone, an interesting curiosity, can be found at mile 42.7 on on hwy 30 past Kapalua. It’s on the mountain side of the road. Drive past it to the parking area on the ocean side and walk back. By the way this is the parking area for a great walk down to some […]
Nakalele Point is the northern most place on Maui. You’ll find the point, along with it’s famous blowhole at about mile 38.5 on hwy 30 past Kapalua. There’s a dirt parking area and you’ll see several trails leading off towards the ocean.
The hike to the blowhole is about a 1/4 mile long and […]
Our hats off to Sheila at govisithawaii.com for suggesting “Volunteering On Vacation.”
We enjoy visiting Maui so much, that it seemed like time to “give something back.” We looked around a little and found Pacific Whale Foundation’s “Volunteering On Vacation” program. As Brook, the manager of the program explained, “Pacific Whale Foundation helps provide […]
The village of Honokohau is located along the rugged north shore of West Maui. This close-knit community stretches for more than a mile into the Honokohau Valley. They don’t seem to like visitors back there. The look we got from a local man as we slowed at the road leading back into […]
Windmills Beach or Punalau Beach is the last sandy beach you’ll find as you drive past Kapalua on hwy 30. Found near mile 34.6, the beach is located down a rough dirt road. Our suggestion is to park your car at the top of the road and walk down.
You’ll find about 150 yards of […]
Hawaii Superferry announced it will add a second daily Oahu to Maui round-trip to it’s schedule starting January 16.
Superferry president and CEO John Garibaldi said:
“A second voyage to Maui will benefit our customers who want the convenience of having an afternoon voyage. The second voyage will also greatly benefit our commercial customers, giving them […]
Honolua is a small bay located near mile 33 on hwy 30 past Kapalua. There’s no sandy beach here, so it’s not a place to come and sun. What you will find is a great place for snorkeling and diving.
As part of the Honolua - Mokuleia Marine Life Conservation District the bay is […]
