Maui Visitor Attractions
Jaws Maui Peahi Big Wave Surfing Videos and Surf Action December 2009
December 11, 2009 by admin · 1 Comment
Ok so we all now Jaws at Peahi on Maui’s North Shore has been going off BIG time this week and now there are a whole new bunch of Big Wave surfing videos up on YouTube, so you can also experience what thousands of others on Maui have seen during the start of this week.
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Jaws Peahi Maui Big Wave Tow-in Surfing December 7th, 8th and 9th 2009
December 10, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Big waves at Jaws from December 7th to 9th have seen the North Shore of Maui going crazy. Surf forcasters predicted that the westerly swells arriving Monday December 7th 2009 would bring some of the biggest waves ever seen to Maui’s North Shore breaks at Hookipa and Jaws at Peahi.
Well the waves never actually reached [...]
What Is Maui’s Surfing Goat Dairy and Why You Should Visit
July 13, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Ever thought of visiting a Surfing Goat Dairy?
The name is a bit misleading, as the goats don’t really surf. But Maui’s Surfing Goat Dairy makes for a fun visit for the younger guests to the Valley Isle.
Located in Kula, on the slopes of Haleakala, the Surfing Goat Dairy is home to some 140 goats that [...]
Maui Helicopter Rides Give You The Best View of the Island
June 27, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Maui is dotted with hidden treasures, sights that can only be accessed with special equipment, such as a helicopter. Fortunately, there are plenty of places on the island to find Maui helicopter rides.
Only by helicopter, for instance, can tourists gaze at the Wall of Tears, an amazing sight near the summit of Puu Kukui in [...]
Visit Kealia Pond National Wildlife Preserve Near Kihei
June 20, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Maui is home to an amazingly diverse array of wildlife and plant life. Much of this is on display at the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Preserve.
Located near to the small southern Maui tourist and each area of Kihei, the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Preserve is a 700-acre U.S. Fish and Wildlife wetland preserve. It is [...]
Hike The Crater and Other Trails in Haleakala National Park
June 20, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Hiking into Haleakala National Park can be a lot of fun, especially if you hike into the crater!
There are many ways to see Haleakala, Maui’s towering dormant volcano. But hiking into it might be the best way get a real close up experience that you will never forget.
You might be surprised to learn that there [...]
The Maui Ocean Center Aquarium, Shop and Restaurant at Maalea
June 12, 2009 by admin · 3 Comments
Maui boasts plenty of activities geared toward adults: championship-level golf courses, stunning hiking trails and trendy nightclubs and bars. But Maui also offers plenty for younger visitors, too. And these offerings start with the Maui Ocean Center.
Consistently ranked as one of the top family attractions in Hawaii, Maui’s Ocean Center aquarium manages that rarest of [...]
Visit the Summit of Haleakala in the National Park
June 11, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Maui’s Haleakala translates as “The House of the Sun” and this dormant volcano, which is the tallest peak on Maui at an impressive 10,023 feet above sea level, deserves the title. Looking up at the peak, it does seem as if Haleakala can pierce the sun.
A hike, or more likely a drive, to the Haleakala [...]
Driving the Road to Hana along the Hana Highway
June 9, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Maui offers plenty of attractions designed to get tourists moving. Everything from championship-level golf to snorkeling to surfing can provide Maui visitors a true workout.
But there is one attraction on the island that encourages travelers to get into their cars, the Hana Highway.
The Hana Highway, known also as the Road to Hana, is the 68-mile [...]
Visit the Iao Needle in Maui's Historic Iao Valley State Park
June 3, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
There are few sights more stunning in all of Maui than the Iao Needle.
Rising from the Iao Valley State Park in Maui, the needle is an enormous peak that simply dominates the state park. It’s a favorite sight for tourists, and always offers a postcard-quality view.
The Iao Needle rises some 2,250 feet into the sky. [...]
Kipahula's Seven Sacred Pools In Haleakala National Park
June 2, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Tourists who travel along Maui’s Highway 31 about 10 miles south of the town of Hana will discover one of the most stunning natural areas of an island filled with them, the Haleakala National Park’s Kipahula region.
The Kipahula area is home to O’heo Gulch, better known to most tourists as the Seven Sacred Pools.
That name, [...]
Why Maui's Ma’alaea Harbor Area is a Big Tourist Attraction
June 1, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Some of the best surfing in Maui, a marina dotted with cruise and pleasure boats and one of the top whale-watching spots in the Hawaiian Islands all make the Ma’alaea district of Maui worth an extended visit.
Located in central Maui about six miles south of Wailuku, Ma’alaea is a playground for tourists interested in everything [...]
Why Lahaina is Maui's Most Popular Town for Tourists
May 27, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Tourists may know Lahaina as the trendy shopping district on the Hawaiian island of Maui. But this busy little town is actually much more than that.
Lahaina is one of the most historic towns in all of Hawaii, with a past that includes whalers, missionaries, scoundrels and saints. It is surrounded by majestic mountains, and boasts [...]
Big Beach and Little Beach dominate Maui's wild Makena Coast
May 25, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Travelers who want to experience what Hawaii was like long before the arrival of the resorts and championship golf courses, should visit the Makena area in southern Maui.
Makena may be the most rugged, natural and untamed spot in all of Maui. It’s the perfect place for visitors tired of crowded shopping districts and overly sanitized [...]
Checkout the Maui Swap Meet in Kahului every Saturday
May 22, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Maui is more than just amazing volcanoes, lush natural areas, stunning beaches and crystal-clear ocean waters. It’s also home to one of the most popular swap meets in the world, the Maui Swap Meet.
Held in the town of Kahului every Saturday, the swap meet, during its busiest times, boasts more than 200 booths filled with [...]
