Road to Hana Road Trip

This off-the-beaten-path destination is the perfect place to visit if you want to avoid the crowds but still experience an assortment of rare tropical plants and stunning ocean views. Walking tours are typic...

Hawaii is known for its volcanoes from which molten lava flowed and created marvelous formations. The Hana Lava Tube is the 18th largest in the world, formed a thousand years ago. The tube is located next to...

This dark shoreline was created from the lava basalt that flowed here then exploded into pieces as it hit the ocean water. White sand is pulverized over eons but black sand is created almost instantly from t...

Legend has it that a princess sought refuge in this mysterious cave to escape a cruel husband. Her husband found her and sadly murdered her. It's said that the tiny red shrimp that turn the cave pool blood r...

Family owned and operated, this biodiverse farm with waterfalls is dedicated to welcoming all people free of charge. With hiking trails and swimming holes this is one of the best family vacation spots in Haw...

Are you feeling like sitting next to a picturesque waterfall without having to sweat to get there? Try this one out. It's a waterfall that you literally drive up to. Sometimes the waterfall is "turned off" i...

This celestial garden overlooking the Pacific is privately owned. Many of the species of plants are rare and hard to find. Some were donated by George Harrison. While it's a peaceful and serene place, rappel...

Kaumahina State Wayside Park is a picturesque park located along the Hana Highway on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Situated in the town of Haiku, it is a popular stop for visitors traveling along the scenic ro...

Lava flows originating from the Haleakala Crater created this Keanae Peninsula. This lookout point is in the peninsula's traditional village which is known for its taro fields. It's a nice spot to watch the ...

Just a bit past mile marker 17 in Keanae, you'll find a top-rated pit stop with a small concession stand serving several decent tasty treats like banana bread and shaved ice. Just look for the "Halfway to Ha...

Also known as "The Three Bears" this triple waterfall and plunge pool is very popular. Its photogenic qualities and ease of access (right next to the road) mean that you'll encounter a lot of tourists in hig...

About a half-mile past mile marker 22 down the Hana Highway you'll find the Pua'a Ka'a State, Wayside Park. There you'll see a paved trail leading to a picnic area and some minor falls. More significant fall...

Hidden within a jungle of fragrant eucalyptus trees is this waterfall and tide pool. To view the falls from above head to the Hanawi Stream Bridge. Although people like to hike down to the tide pool, it can ...

Located on Hana Road about 0.1 miles from mile marker 25, the Makapipi Falls offer a fantastic sight of intense flowing water, depending upon the amount of rainfall in the area and the time of the year. The ...

The natural arch is formed from volcanic rock which is also the reason for the surrounding black beach. It's located just off the Hana Highway in Waianapanapa State Park. Other features here include seabird ...

Just south of Hana Bay, you'll find a secret beach called Red Sand Beach (Kaihalulu). The beach formed from the remnants of a volcano's red cinder cone as it crumbled. Lava rock walls protect the beach from ...

This crescent-shaped beach is a popular destination for snorkelers, scuba divers, boogie boarders, surfers, body surfers, and sunbathers. Its salt and pepper sands, comprised of a blend of lava and coral, st...

Also called the Venus Pool, the Waioka Pond is a swimming hole located a few miles from the town of Hana that offers the opportunity to cliff jump off of the various 45-foot-high rock ledges and its distance...

At 80 feet tall this is one of the biggest roadside waterfalls which makes it a popular place to visit. However, being next to the roadside means that parking is very limited especially during high season. I...

The absolute epitome of tropical paradise, the Seven Sacred Pools in Oheo Gulch are the stuff daydreams are made of. Like pearls on a string, these world renowned pools (also known as the Pools of Oheo) are ...

The Pīpīwai Trail offers a captivating hike to an overlook of Makahiku Falls, where visitors can witness the breathtaking 200-foot-tall waterfall and the scenic valley it has carved. This roundtrip hike cove...

The Pipiwai Trail is about four miles to and fro and it takes nearly 2-4.5 hours to complete, depending upon the hiker. There are several places on the trail to take great pictures, including a waterfall and...

This magical spot in Maui is only enhanced by the mesmerizing waterfall at the end of the trail. Although you might be very tempted to splash around at the base of the waterfall, it is ill advised. People ha...

These stunning falls, the largest in Maui, mark the final destination of the Pipiwai Trail—a four-mile round trip hike that will take you rock-hopping across two streams, a beautiful bamboo forest, and event...

The small cemetery of this quaint limestone church founded in 1864 in beautiful Kipahulu is most renowned for being the final resting place of legendary American aviator Charles Lindburg. A commemorative bur...

Most people don't visit graves when on vacation, but Charles Lindbergh's Grave in Maui may be that one exception. Everyone knows that Charles Lindbergh was the first American aviator who made the first nonst...