Enjoy a ton of fascinating and fun stories to tell you on the way about the legends of Hana and the history of Hawaii

Paia town is home to several restaurants, art galleries, surf shops, and other tourist-oriented businesses. We recommend filling up your gas here prior to tackling the Road To Hana.

Ho'okipa Beach is a world-renowned windsurfing destination. It's a beautiful white sand beach and is perfect for watching sunsets at.=

Twin Falls is the first easily accessible string of waterfalls and pools on the Road to Hana. It's the best way to kick off your Road to Hana adventure in style!

Waikamoi Ridge Trail is an often unnoticed attraction along the Road to Hana. It's located just past mile marker 9 between Twin Falls and the Garden of Eden Arboretum before Ke’anae.

Lush botanical gardens set on 26 acres, with trails, picnic spots, waterfalls & coastal views.

Puohokomoa Falls is known as one of the most accessible waterfalls on the Hana highway. It's a two hundred feet cascading waterfall and is located between mile markers 10 and 11 on the Hana Highway.

Kaumahina State Wayside is a scenic area rest area where you can picnic where you can see the Maui coastline.

Honomanu Bay is a picturesque bay located between mile markers 13 and 14 along the Hana highway.

Pull over to view sheer cliffs and crashing surf at Nua’ailua Bay.

Perhaps you’ve heard of the rainbow eucalyptus trees on the Road to Hana. If you’re looking to see these colorful trees up close, here’s the spot! The Ke’anae Arboretum is free and open to the public. You can also visit this stop on the way back if there’s time. We’ll mention it again on the return trip.

A nice place to stop by for their famous Banana Bread and beautiful ocean views.6

As you’re leaving the Ke'anae Peninsula, you’ll spot Aunty Sandy’s Banana Bread on the left side of the road. Aunty Sandy’s serves up warm loaves of banana bread that are made fresh daily. We highly recommend you stop for a bite. Plus, at this point, you’re probably starting to feel a bit hungry, and we still have a ways to go before we make it to the next major food stop.

Now, pull over for an amazing overlook of the Ke’anae Peninsula that we drove down. You will see a large shoulder on the left that you can pull in for a great bird's-eye view of the peninsula. Notice the many taro patches that dot the landscape.

The halfway point along your journey to Hana! A nice place to stop and get some fruits from some local fruit stands.

Wailua Valley State Wayside offers a view of Ke‘anae Valley and Ko‘olau Gap in Haleakala’s rim, and of Wailua Village.

Also known as "Three Bears Falls", Waikani Falls is a very popular and picturesque waterfall along the Road to Hana. It is easily spotted and is a definite must visit when driving this awesome road.

Located just past mile marker #45 on Honolewa Stream, we highly recommend a stop at Wailua Falls, known as Maui's 'most photographed waterfall'.

Pua'a Ka'a State park consists of 5 acres of rainforest with waterfalls and pools

Also known as "Three Bears Falls", Waikani Falls is a very popular and picturesque waterfall along the Road to Hana. It is easily spotted and is a definite must visit when driving this awesome road.

After mile marker 25, you will find Makapipi Falls, one of the most interesting falls on the Hana Highway. The Makapipi Stream flows within the lava streambed into a pristine blue pool.

Nahiku viewpoint boasts a great coastline view with waves crashing against the shore. This is a fine picnic spot and a good place to stretch your legs.

Just six miles before Hāna Town, (near mile marker 29), you’ll find the Nahiku Marketplace, located here is some awesome places to stop and grab a bite to eat.

Kahanu Garden is a beautiful botanical garden along the Hana Highway.

A fun, family-friendly adventure through a fascinating cave created by molten lava approximately 960 years ago.

Also known for the state park with Black Sand Beach, this place is a definite must-visit while tackling the Road to Hana.

Located within Hana Bay is Hana Beach Park, which has a long black-sand beach and a grassy area with picnic tables.

Red Sand Beach is a dramatic and beautiful hidden cove unlike any other. It is one of the most picturesque beaches on this entire drive.

A nice place to stock up on food/snacks/drinks before heading back to Paia.

Koki Beach on Maui is located south of the small village of Hana. The dark reddish sand of the beach comes from the large red cinder hill, named Ka Iwi o Pele.

Hamoa Beach is located near the little town on Hana on the east side of Maui. Hamoa Beach is consistently named as one of the top beaches on Maui.

As you continue driving towards Kipahulu (Haleakala National Park), look out for Wailua Falls along the road. Up to this point you have already seen a ton of waterfalls. But this one is the largest of them all at 80 feet tall. The best view is from the right of the bridge. No need to stop here; there's no parking. Just peek out your window, but be mindful of other drivers on the road as you keep an eye out.

See a majestic banyan tree, stroll through a bamboo forest and arrive at a 400 ft waterfall.

Ohe'o Gulch is one of the most popular stops along the Hana Highway. It is also known as "Seven Sacred Pools" and is a must-visit along this windy drive.

Waioka Pond, also commonly called the Venus Pool, is a beautiful swimming hole with the added bonus of having various rock ledges that are perfect for cliff jumping.

Your tour will end in Pa'ia Town, close to where we began. At this point, it’s probably late in the evening and you’re looking for some grub. We recommend you have dinner in Pa'ia, especially if you have to make the 45-minute drive back to West Maui. Check out the tour highlights for recommendations!