Maui Tourist Attractions

Information about Maui's must see sights

The island of Maui offers visitors a great abundance of outdoor tourist attractions. From hiking up a 10,000 foot volcano, exploring its historic whaler town, or wind surfing on the north shore, Maui has something for everyone.

Attractions in Maui

West Maui

Kaanapali Beach - A long stretch of beautiful white sand beaches situated amongst a number of world class resorts and hotels. Kaanapali offers terrific accommodations, shopping, dining, golf, and ocean activities.

Whalers Village - One of the top Maui tourist attractions, the Whalers Village in historic Lahaina town offers a beautiful open air shopping center, surrounding shops, restaurants, and the Whalers Village Museum.

Maui

Maui offers a number of sightseeing attractions ranging from its historic towns to the best white sand beaches Hawaii has to offer. Visitors to the Valley Isle who take the long and scenic drive on Hana Highway will experience tranquil views of lush rainforest and cascading waterfalls as they travel on the famous winding road.

Conversely, the adventurous traveler will enjoy mountain biking up the 10,000 foot dormant volcano named Haleakala. Maui's tallest attraction is home to a number of space observatories and also offers a wide spectrum of scenery including indigenous plants and animals and rugged terrain.

Iao Valley State Park - A lush valley which is the second wettest spot in Hawaii was also the site of a large number of ancient Hawaiian battles. Today, Iao Valley is easily one of Maui's top attractions and the Iao Needle which rises over 2,000 feet, is a popular focal point for sightseers. The Iao Valley Tour is a must for all Maui visitors.

North Shore

Hookipa Beach Park - This beach along Hana Highway on Maui's north shore is one of the world's best ocean recreation spots. The beach features beautiful white sand and an extensive coral reef.

Honolua Bay - Located 10 miles north of Lahaina, Honolua Bay offers great surfing, diving, snorkeling, and sightseeing opportunities with breathtaking views from several cliff lookouts. The bay is part of the Mokule'ia Marine Life Conservation District which helps to protect its dense coral growths and abundant reef fish. Caution should be used before entering the water, especially in the winter when large surf rolls through the bay.

South/East

Island of Molokini - An offshore volcanic crater just off the coast of Maui, the island of Molokini is a popular snorkeling and diving spot which features a protected lagoon perfect for viewing Hawaii's colorful reef inhabitants.

Wailea - This southeastern stretch features some of Hawaii's best beaches if not the world. World class luxury resorts line this part of Maui which helps make Wailea's beaches extremely accessible. Visitors to Wailea will find ample photo opportunities along with excellent swimming, sun tanning, and snorkeling or diving.