La Perouse Bay
A rocky lava-shore bay and natural area reserve with tide pools, south of Wailea.
Kahakuloa Village
A remote village known for Julia’s banana bread and Panini Pua Kea coconut candy.
Olivine Pools
Natural lava swimming pools on a shelf below the road near Mile Marker 16. Use caution when swells are up.
Nakalele Blowhole
A dramatic coastal blowhole below the road, about half a mile past Mile Marker 38. Use caution near the edge.
Punalau Beach
The last sand beach on the west side, an ironwood-lined spot for a solitary stroll (no swimming).
Honolua Bay
Summer snorkeling over coral and turtles, winter big-wave surf, five minutes past Kapalua.
Maui Ocean Center
The Aquarium of Hawaii: sharks, rays, turtles, and the world’s largest collection of live Pacific coral.
Slaughterhouse Beach
Stone steps lead to a tucked-away beach for sun and sand, just past Mile Marker 32.
Maui Tropical Plantation
A working farm with a tram tour through tropical crops and a live coconut-husking demonstration.
Iao Valley & Needle
A paved 0.6 mile walk to the 1,200 ft Iao Needle, rising from a lush, sacred valley with deep cultural history.