Makawao
An upcountry Maui paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) town, with wooden storefronts lined with galleries and boutiques, and an old bakery whose cream puffs are famous far and wide.
Makawao is a ranch town in upcountry Maui. Since the 19th century, Hawaiian paniolo cowboys have herded cattle here, and Western-style wooden storefronts line the main street, which now houses many galleries, handmade jewelry shops and boutiques. The long-established bakery T. Komoda is known for its cream puffs and stick donuts, which often sell out before noon. Every early July, the Makawao paniolo rodeo competition is held. It can be combined with Haleakalā and Kula Lavender Farm into a one-day upcountry trip.
Opening hours
Shops approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Pāʻia
- Hoʻokipa Beach Park
- Mama's Fish House
- Twin Falls
- Aliʻi Kula Lavender
- Road to Hana (Hana Highway)
- Haleakalā National Park (Summit Sunrise)
- Keʻanae Peninsula