Location: Hana
Top Things to do in Hana
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Hana, Hawaii (HI)
Isolated from the rest of Maui by a 52-mile winding drive through coastal rainforest, Hana is an unspoiled beauty dangling from the island's northeastern tip. Untamed Kahanu Garden contains the world's biggest collection of breadfruit and a lava-rock structure believed to be the largest ancient place of worship in Polynesia. Soak up the tropical splendor on beaches with red or black sand. Winter and spring bring humpback whales, visible from Hana Beach County Park.
Restaurants in Hana
1. Hana Gold Cacao Plantation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Hana Gold is a working plantation which produces Maui's only branch-to-bar chocolate. Tours are singularly focused on all aspects of chocolate production, from the planting of the trees to the making of the chocolate. The tour lasts 1 hour, covering various subjects, such as the cacao varieties grown here and around the world, and how chocolate is made. The tour culminates in chocolate tasting.
2. Laura Mango Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 64 reviews
Aloha, welcome to the Laura Mango Art Gallery/ Studio. I have lots to choose from. Fine art reproductions, affordable prints in various sizes, 8x10, 12x16, 12x12, all in standard sizes that are easily framed and light for traveling. Plus I have lots of small originals paintings. My gallery is a working studio where I am painting so I'm always working on something original. My art is original and uniquely authentic. My various compositions include the local sites of Hana and the Hana Hwy. Waterfalls, Beaches, Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals, See you there P.S My art prints start at $15.00-$35.00 I keep my art affordable yet high quality art that is easy to purchase as a memory of your Hana experience
3. Kalaloa Point
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By danaj824 - Philadelphia, United States
Stopped here along the road to Hana and really enjoyed being surrounded by the breathtaking views. We had a picture perfect sunny day.
4. Wananalua Congregational Church
5. Wai'anapanapa State Park
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4.5 based on 1,966 reviews
Waianapanapa State Park is on the road to Hana, Maui.
Reviewed By rhealey007 - Charlotte, United States
Absolutely incredible!! It's a can't miss stop. The drive in from Hana Highway is bumpy but well worth it. Go check out the massive waves at the unique black sand beach... WARNING... the waves will occasionally cover the entire sand part of the beach, so be careful where you store your towels, bags, and shoes. Go up top and see the impressive blow hole... be careful of where you choose to stand or you will get drenched. Then continue passed the blow hole and hike, yes hike, a gorgeous short trail that embodies what you think of when you think about Hawaii... lush greens and bright flowers against lava rock and ocean waves. Upon returning to the beach, don't miss the sea arch and the walk-in cave off to the right, directly on the beach.
6. Road to Hana Tours
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4.5 based on 790 reviews
There is no trip to Maui that is complete without venturing down the road to Hana. Explore the rainforest, swim in clear streams, enjoy the numerous waterfalls, go hiking, walk into a cave and so much more. See all our road to Hana tours and choose an experience that is right for you. Visit the national park at Oheo Gulch in Kipahulu, walk on a black sand beach in Waianapanapa State Park or even fly over it all in a combo tour. We have all the experiences from luxury to budget. Our guides are top-rated and are local Hana experts. Come take a tour with us today.
7. Halfway to Hana
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4.5 based on 288 reviews
Reviewed By RM2012 - South Dakota, United States
Great stop for refreshments I got the coconut icecream and my husband got the mint ice cream which were both tasty. Our son got the pineapple smoothie which was beyond wonderful. Fresh with small chunks of pineapple...yum. Wish I would have ordered it myself.
8. ONO Organic Farms
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4.5 based on 69 reviews
Ono Organic Farms is a family owned and operated tropical fruit farm in Hana, Hawaii. Our family has been farming organically for over 30 years. We specialize in apple bananas, papaya, avocado, and a variety of exotic fruits including durian! Our Estate Coffee has been called "the Rolls-Royce of Hawaiian coffee, because the ride is so smooth!" Chuck grew up surfing and growing things along Maui's southern shore. He and his wife Lilly own and manage the farm with the help of numerous sons, daughters, grandkids, and apprentices. The richness and beauty of the land keep everyone happy and healthy.We sell our products at a roadside market stand in Hana, just past the gas station. Meet us there, 9 to 5, 7 days a week! We also offer Exotic Fruit Tasting Adventures at the farm, Monday through Friday at 1:30 pm by reservation. Come enjoy our Estate Coffee and an exquisite variety of fresh fruit -- fun for the whole family!
Reviewed By jf2223456 - Chicago, United States
This was a total surprise and one of our favorite things to do in the Hana area. Really enjoyed sampling a bunch of tropical fruits, some familiar and some very unfamiliar. Great tour, friendly staff.
9. Fagan's Cross
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By Lpfetzer
you will find the trail beginning just off the Hana Maui Hotel parking lot. Approximately 15 minute steady upward walk on a clean manicured trail. View the entire town and harbor. Sometimes there are cows on the path, they were friendly and moved aside with a bit of coaxing!
10. Hana Drive
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By petervB1150PM
Last week, my wife and I took a trip to Hana and continued around Maui through Kula and back to Kahului. We did the drive in our SUV but I am an avid motorcycle rider and want to give my advice to other riders. Here are my observations and advice: • Prior to trip, open Google Maps in street view at various points along the journey to get a good representation of the type of riding you will encounter. • If you able to listen to a road to Hana app while riding, I highly recommend doing it. There are several highly rated apps for purchase. We chose the GyPSyguide.com app and were extremely satisfied. If you can’t listen to an app, then I suggest you do a little homework using Maui Revealed or other resource prior to leaving to determine where you want to stop and what you want to see. • Leave early to beat the heavy traffic. It will make your trip more enjoyable. Paia by sunrise or soon thereafter would be great. • Most motorcyclists enjoy twisty roads with nice sweeping turns that can be taken in the 35 – 60 mph range. The road to Hana is more like speeds in the 20 -25 mph range with extremely tight turns in the 5-15 mph range. Great ride for scenery but probably not the most enjoyable riding you ever do. In my opinion, the most ideal motorcycle for the trip would be a mid-sized adventure bike or mid-sized scooter. • The only passing is when someone is kind enough to pull over. • Plan on rain at some point of your journey. A light weight rain suit would be advisable. • As you have probably heard, the road to Hana is all about the journey and not Hana itself. This statement is very true. Driving to Hana and back or continuing around the island is a very long day but very doable if you pace yourself a little and don’t stop at every attraction. If you plan on doing some extended hiking or explore every attraction, then you should make arrangements to stay overnight along the route. • You can choose to turn around at Hana, continue on 10 miles to the Seven Sacred Pools and turn around or continue around the island through Kula and back to Kahului. We enjoyed the drive all the way around the island. As you probably heard, the road gets bad. It is real bad (gravel and broken pavement) for about 10 miles from about Kukui’Ula Gulch to about the Nu’u Refuge. Any vehicle (including rentals) will make it fine but the road is rough. I would not recommend this journey for any large road bike or scooter. I would highly recommend it for an adventure bike. • Starting at Manuwainui Gulch, you will encounter some great motorcycle riding road. Good pavement and endless sweeping turns with little traffic. Great stuff. • Hope this helps!
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