Hāna
A quiet town at the end of the Hana Highway that keeps the easygoing rhythm of old Hawaii, and a base for overnight stays and supplies on East Maui.
Hāna is a remote town on the east end of Maui and the terminus of the famous Hana Highway, which has about 600 curves and more than 50 single-lane bridges. The town has only a grocery store, a gas station, a few churches and a cultural center, and its slow pace preserves the feel of old Hawaii. Hāna Bay Beach Park has black and grey pebble sand and a pier, good for watching the ocean and having a picnic. Ka'uiki Hill, next to the town, is the birthplace of Queen Kaʻahumanu. The Hāna Cultural Center and Museum (about 10:00 to 16:00) displays local history, and roadside food trucks sell grilled fish and banana bread. The drive from Pāʻia takes about 2.5 to 3 hours. It is best to set out early, stay overnight in Hāna, and avoid driving mountain roads after dark. Gas stations are few, so fill up before you set out.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Waiʻānapanapa State Park
- Hamoa Beach
- Pools of ʻOheʻo & Pipiwai Trail
- Keʻanae Peninsula
- Road to Hana (Hana Highway)
- Haleakalā National Park (Summit Sunrise)
- Twin Falls
- Aliʻi Kula Lavender