Locals call it the most beautiful drive in the world -- and I am pretty sure they are right. If you're in Maui, you have to take the time to drive it!
Wow-eee in Maui -- The Hana Coast is beautiful!
Nothing’s better than Maui, no way no
how. And whatever brings you to Maui – the brown-sugar sand, the
whale-watching, or the windsurfing – make sure you take a half-day to drive the
Hana Coast, called, for good reason, “The World’s Most Beautiful Drive.”
It may be Maui’s most popular
visitor’s activity. The Hana Coast
drive follows a scenic way that passes spectacular waterfalls, sparkling
freshwater pools, hiking trails, and the plushest, most luxurious tropical
foliage you can imagine! All the sights and sounds of Hawaii
can be found along Maui’s Hana
Coast.
The drive begins in Kahului and follows the Hana
Highway, route 36, east past green fields ripe
thick with sugar can. As you pass Ho’okipa Beach – popular with windsurfers –
and turn inland from Maliko Bay,
the drive truly begins, taking you past extraordinary sights, plush scenery,
exotic plants, rich rainforest vegetation and breathtaking views of slender
waterfalls and treacherous coastline. Along the way you’ll pass Valley
Isle Memorial Park,
Twin Falls, Waikamoi Ridge, and Kaumahina
State Wayside Park
The road is windy and can be slow, but well worth the time
it takes to drive. A typical trip ends in the sleepy town of Hana
on a beautiful eastward-facing bay. From there, it is only a short 30-minute or
so drive to Haleakala National
Park. Either way, the entire round-trip journey
can be made in about six hours or so. But you’re sure to see so many places to
stop an explore, or simply sit and stare, so give yourself some extra time.
You’ll be glad you did.
Learn a little more...
Read up about one of the most beautiful islands! Below are some great books to get you excited about traveling to Maui. Remember, the scenary is even better in person!
 | Hawaii: Oahu, Maui, Kauai, And the Big Island (DVD)
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 | Zero Limits: The Secret Hawaiian System for Wealth, Health, Peace, and More (Book)
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 | Maui Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Snorkel, Paddle, Surf, Drive (Book)
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One of my favorite links
I like to keep track of cool websites, and as far as I Can tell, this one is fun as heck!
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The Road to Hana
Hey ... I found a vid of some kids trying to make the drive ... don't let it scare you away!