Best things to do on Maui’s North Shore
When in Paia, feel immersed entirely in North Shore surf culture. Shop at a beautiful selection of boutiques and gift shops, and embrace Hawaii’s rare, small-town culture. Haiku is a great place to explore and enjoy jungle living. It’s also an awesome place for some R&R while venturing to or from Hana and East Maui locales.
Enjoy a handful of Maui’s most popular restaurants, and lavish in true luxury at any of Maui’s North Shore beaches. With many offerings to enjoy island life, kick back, and enjoy your Maui vacation to the fullest.
We suggest that you pretend to be a Maui North Shore resident for the day. Imagine what it would be like to live a simple, quiet, happy, and chill Maui lifestyle. Maui’s North Shore is No Ka Oi! Enjoy!
Baldwin Beach Park
When visiting Maui’s North Shore, do not forget to check out Baldwin Beach! This gorgeous Maui beach is at the 6-mile marker of Hana Highway, just a couple of minutes west of the Historic Town of Paia. Sprawling approximately 17 acres of North Shore coastline, this beach has a little something for everyone.
Paia Town
There is just so much to say about the beautiful bohemian-style town of Paia. This shopper’s paradise offers way more than your eye can see! The Historical Town of Paia has deep roots in Maui’s agricultural history garnished by old storefronts and peaceful beach town, country vibes.
The Great Paia Lha Bab Peace Stupa
(Paia Stupa)
The Great Paia Lha Bab Peace Stupa is at the Maui Dharma Center in Paia Town. The Paia Stupa is dedicated to the late Venerable Lama Tenzin (1938-2001). He was the first full-time resident spiritual director of the Center.
Work began on the Stupa in 2005, and construction was completed in 2017. Just in time to be consecrated by His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, during his historic visit to Maui in 2007.
La'akea Village
“La’akea Village empowers people of all abilities to live, work, learn, play, and thrive together to realize their greatest potential.” (www.laakeavillage.org)
Ho'okipa Beach Park
Depending on the time of day and year you visit, Ho’okipa Beach Park is an excellent Maui beach to watch surfers and windsurfers, swim, and lay out. It’s a popular local spot and one of the most incredible places on the North Shore to watch a magical Maui sunset. The far-right side of Ho’okipa Beach is a great place to swim and snorkel during the Spring, Summer, and early Fall months, facing the ocean.
Temple of Peace Maui
The Temple of Peace Maui is a cleansing spa and a spiritual retreat center. Located on Haiku Road, about 2-minutes off of the Hana Highway, you’ll quickly stumble upon this quaint Maui locale.
Haiku Marketplace
The Haiku Marketplace at the Haiku Cannery is the hub of the Haiku Community. Here, you’ll find a grocery store, a hardware store, restaurants, food trucks, a bike shop, a Chiropractic office, fitness centers, day spas, and much more hidden away.
Pauwela Cannery
The Pauwela Cannery is on West Kuiaha Road in Haiku. It’s about a 2-minute drive up the mauka (mountain) side of West Kuiaha off of the Hana Highway. Maui residents more frequent this Maui locale but has a few surprises in store for the right visitors.
The Pauwela Cannery is on West Kuiaha Road in Haiku. It’s about a 2-minute drive up the mauka (mountain) side of West Kuiaha off the Hana Highway. It’s a local spot, but visitors have a few surprises.
Sacred Garden of Maliko
“Where Beauty, Love and Peace Grow.” (www.sacredgardenmaui.com)
The Sacred Garden of Maliko is truly an off-the-beaten-path Maui treasure! Not many people know about the Sacred Garden in Haiku, and the land it resides on has some pretty cool history. In the 1970s, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin stayed on the property when Jimi filmed Rainbow Bridge.
The Sacred Garden of Maliko is truly an off-the-beaten-path Maui treasure! Not many people know about the Sacred Garden in Haiku, and the land it resides on has some pretty cool history. In the 1970s, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin stayed on the property when Jimi filmed Rainbow Bridge.
Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center
‘Hui’ translates to an organization, community, alliance, partnership, or society in the ancient Hawaiian language. ‘No’eau’ translates to artistic, technical, talented, expert, wise, and skillful. Together, the Hui No’eau Visual Art Center is a beautiful blend of all things Maui community.
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Mahalo Nui Loa for reading Pride of Maui’s Top 10 Things to Do in Paia and Haiku article! We hope that you thoroughly enjoyed reading about these North Shore Maui gems, and encourage you to seek out wonderful vacation experiences by visiting a handful of these locales.