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Shipwreck
Beach
on
Lanai
This
is one of the most interesting beaches that you will visit.
It's on the island of Lana, a short ferry ride from Lahaina
Harbor in Lahaina Town on the west side of Maui.
The
best beach on the island of
Lanai is Hulopoe Beach on the southeastern side of the island.
In fact, it's just a short walk from the harbor at Manele
Bay.
Take
the ferry to Lanai from Maui. Photos of Hulopoe Beach Park!
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Maui
To Lanai
Ferry
Experience
another Hawaiian island and take the ferry to Lanai from Lahaina
Harbor. It's a short 45-minute ride to Manele Bay and makes
a wonderful day trip.
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Green
Turtles of Maui - Honu
The
giant green sea turtles
seen in water around Maui are one thing you might experience
while snorkeling at various locations. They are called Honu
in the Hawaiian language and are an endangered species.
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Ho'okipa
Beach on the North
Shore
Of Maui
Ho'okipa
(also spelled Hookipa) Beach is on the windward side of Maui,
Hawaii. It is about 15 minutes north of the main airport in
Kahului on Hwy 36, and about 2 miles past the historic, sugar
plantation town of Paia.
The
road is also called the Hana Highway, as it's the road that
takes Maui visitors to the remote town of Hana.
Ho'okipa
Beach is well-known for being one of the best places on the
planet for windsurfing and kite boarding. The winds are strong
(as you will hear in the video below) and the waves are much
rougher on this side of the island, as compared to the calm
waters on the west side of Maui.
Planning
to drive to Hana? You will pass Ho'okipa Beach as you make
the drive
to Hana. It is also just past the famous Mama's
Fish House, where you might stop for an excellent dinner
on your return from Hana.
Ho'okipa
is just south of Maui's best surfing spot - Jaws. In the winter
months, Ho'okipa often has swells as high as 20 feet or more.
Even during the summer months, there are almost always surfers
at Ho'okipa Beach.
The
park at Ho'okipa has a large parking area. There are also
port-a-potties located near the entrance to the parking area.
Either
before arriving at Ho'okipa Beach, or on your way back from
Hana, stop and visit Paia. Paia is a small, quaint, plantation
town that offers a variety of shops, art galleries, clothing
boutiques, and restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The
Paia Fish Market offers
excellent fish tacos and some of the best fish and chips on
Maui. Also, stop at Charley's,
which is an excellent place for breakfast before starting
the drive to Hana.
Charley's is a good place to stop and relax on your way back
from Hana. The pizza is very good and they have a large selection
of beers.
The
island of Maui boasts some of the best beaches
in the world. Maui beaches are known for calm water that is
crystal-clear in the early morning hours.
Some
of the best beaches are in two distinct locations - West
Maui
and South Maui. These are not all of the beaches on Maui -
just a few of the best!
Take
a few minutes to look at some of Maui's best beaches!
One
of the best snorkeling locations on Maui is the well-known
Black Rock area on the western side of the island.
Black
Rock is oceanside to the Sheraton-Maui
Resort & Spa and is a calm, crystal-clear snorkeling spot
for beginners and small children.
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Giant
Sea Turtles - Honu
Maui's
Giant Sea Turtles are called Honu in the hawaiian language
and are considered to be spiritual by locals. They can be
found at numerous places around the island and are on the
endangered species list.
Look at the
Giant Sea Turtle Photos and read more about them!
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Kaanapali
Resort Area
On
Maui's west side is one of the nicest resort, dining and shopping
areas on the island - Kaanapali. It's located just off Hwy.
30 and a mile past Lahaina
Town. Famous Black Rock beach is located in the Kaanapali
Beach Resort area, along with Whaler's Village, numerous resorts,
and plenty of shopping and dining.
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Top
Snorkel Beaches
Maui
boasts some of the nicest snorrkeling beaches
in the world, with West Maui having the largest selection
of beaches with calm, clear water that is ideal for snorkelers
of all ages.. Enjoy a nice overview of these beaches!
Maui
has many out-of-the-way places to eat, offering a unique blend
of Asian and local Hawaiian flavors. Here are just a few!
* Jawz Fish Tacos
* Gazebo in Napili
* Aloha Mixed
Plate in Lahaina
* Kihei Caffe
in Kihei
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Swinging
Bridges Hike
The
hike to the Swinging Bridges is an easy 2 1/2 mile walk each
way and can be done in the early morning hours or late afternoon,
leaving you plenty of time to do other activities.
Looking
for a hike on Maui? Consider the Swinging Bridges hike. Enjoy
Photos!
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Haleakala
Crater
At
just over 10,000 feet in the air, Hakeakala Crater is one
of the most amazing places to visit on Maui - and on the planet!
The drive to Haleakala
National Park takes you through the beautiful "upcountry"
section of Maui. It's a leisure drive and is a "must-see"
location while visiting the island. Photos!
visit.
It's on the island of Lana, a short ferry ride from Lahaina
Harbor in Lahaina Town on the west side of Maui.
Lanai is Hulopoe Beach on the southeastern side of the island.
In fact, it's just a short walk from the harbor at Manele
Bay.
Experience
another Hawaiian island and take the ferry to Lanai from Lahaina
Harbor. It's a short 45-minute ride to Manele Bay and makes
a wonderful day trip. 
Ho'okipa
(also spelled Hookipa) Beach is on the windward side of Maui,
Hawaii. It is about 15 minutes north of the main airport in
Kahului on Hwy 36, and about 2 miles past the historic, sugar
plantation town of Paia. 
to Hana. It is also just past the famous 
Either
before arriving at Ho'okipa Beach, or on your way back from
Hana, stop and visit Paia. Paia is a small, quaint, plantation
town that offers a variety of shops, art galleries, clothing
boutiques, and restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Maui
and South Maui. These are not all of the beaches on Maui -
just a few of the best!
One
of the best snorkeling locations on Maui is the well-known
Black Rock area on the western side of the island. 
Maui's
Giant Sea Turtles are called Honu in the hawaiian language
and are considered to be spiritual by locals. They can be
found at numerous places around the island and are on the
endangered species list.
On
Maui's west side is one of the nicest resort, dining and shopping
areas on the island - Kaanapali. It's located just off Hwy.
30 and a mile past 
in the world, with West Maui having the largest selection
of beaches with calm, clear water that is ideal for snorkelers
of all ages.. Enjoy a nice overview of these beaches!
Maui
has many out-of-the-way places to eat, offering a unique blend
of Asian and local Hawaiian flavors. Here are just a few!
The
hike to the Swinging Bridges is an easy 2 1/2 mile walk each
way and can be done in the early morning hours or late afternoon,
leaving you plenty of time to do other activities.
At
just over 10,000 feet in the air, Hakeakala Crater is one
of the most amazing places to visit on Maui - and on the planet!