Maui | Red Sand Beach – 2024
engrossed in the elegance of glistening waters and straightforward joys
There’s no wrong answer when it comes to “What shall we do today” on Maui. There’s always something to see and do, something exciting and dynamic, something historical and cultural, something decadent, something breathtakingly beautiful. This is the place where island fantasies come true, whether they include exploring underwater, discovering quaint little towns, sitting on a stunning beach and watching the waves, or driving along winding roads filled with breathtaking scenery and picture-perfect waterfalls.
Maui
Beachy Sensitive
At Ho’okipa Beach on Maui’s north shore, observe windsurfers. Makena Beach, popularly called Big Beach, appeals with its expansive, lengthy shoreline to the south. Families and tourists alike love the west side’s Ka’anapali Beach, which has beautiful sands that are accessible by resort, walkable, and near eateries and retail establishments. Speaking of vibrant beaches, visit the Black Sand Beach at Wai’anapanapa, the Red Sand Beach at Kaihalulu Beach, and the Gray Beach at the crescent-shaped Hamoa by traveling to the eastern part of Maui.
Best Picture Stops
Your three-day admission ticket to the breathtaking Haleakalā National Park is required. After hiking or taking a car to the summit of Maui’s tallest peak, catch a painted sunrise at the Visitor Center. The Pipiwai Trail offers photo opportunities at Waimoku Falls, Makahiku Falls, and an enormous banyan tree in an eerie bamboo jungle. Don’t miss the surreal Haleakalā Crater and the tiered cascades in the Pools of Oheo. Take pictures of the 366-meter-tall Iao Needle in Iao Valley State Park in central Maui, which was the scene of a famous battle in 1790. The famous Hana Highway offers breathtaking landscapes and treacherous hairpin twists that are not to be missed.
Excellent Nightlife, Dining, and Shopping
In Makawao, stop by a bakery for a doughnut on a stick, explore the local art scene, and seek for “paniolo,” or Hawaiian cowboys. The unique stores in Paia’s ancient center are influenced by surfers and hippies. Savor a croissant or deli meal from the well-known Mana Foods. Visit the roadside art gallery on the Hana Highway owned by Laura Mango to purchase a unique Hawaiian painting. Rice, coconut shrimp, and crispy calamari are must-tries for lovers of food trucks in Kihei. Head to Lāhainā after dark to enjoy a pint at Maui Brewing Company and peruse the vibrant Front Street bars.