Puohokamoa Falls - a bird's eye view of the 30-feet waterfall from the Garden of Eden Arboretum. Be sure to take a bathing suit so you can take a plunge at this swimming pool, however landowners might have a gate to restrict entry for liability reasons.

Haipua'ena Falls - a picturesque waterfall about 1/2 mile past Mile Marker 11 after the Garden of Eden but before Kaumahina State Wayside Park.

Kaumahina State Wayside Park
A great place to do a short nature walk, have a picnic under the eucalyptus trees, use their restrooms and take pictures of the coastline's panoramic view.

Keanae Arboretum - discover Maui's most wonderful botanical garden and take a rainforest walk to see some of the tropical plants and native flowers in bloom.

Keanae Peninsula - on the left, after the arboretum, is an old Hawaiian village and the Kaenae Congregational Church nestled on the peninsula and surrounded by lava rocks along the shoreline.

Keanae Lookout - be sure to stop at a lookout for this magnifent view of the taro fields and the village next to the ocean.

Pua'a Ka'a State Wayside Park - a serene picnic area across a stream with a small waterfall and a pool. There are restrooms available here too.

Helele'ike'oha Falls better known as the Blue Pool, a stunning waterfall with a swimming pool that faces the ocean. Just before Mile Marker 31, take a left on Ula'ino Road and at the very end of this unpaved road are parking spaces for the beach access. Walk towards the left about 200 yards along the rocky shoreline and the Blue Pool is on the left. (Be aware of the local resident at the end of the road that may block access to the shoreline!)

Hanalani Hideaway - Half-mile past Mile Marker 31 on the road to Hana Airport (255A Alalele Place) is this beautiful cedar chalet nestled on a 2 acre lot. The perfect place for a peaceful, relaxing getaway.  Available for daily, weekly or monthly rental, separately or the whole house. For reservations, call Rose at (808) 871-6007 or email  

Wainapanapa State Park - is an amazing place to view the caves, sea cliffs and the blow hole. A great place for camping, fishing, snorkeling, hiking and swimming in the water pools near the lava caves.

Black Sand Beach at Wainapanapa State Park is where you can soke up some sun and just relax on the beach.

Hana Bay - enjoy some local food and refreshments in the town of Hana. Nearby is the Hana Cultural Center, Hana Store and Hasegawa General Store. For a complete guide to Hana's marketplaces, lodging and activities, visit www.hanamaui.com

Mile Markers after the town of Hana are counting down, so pay more attention to the Road signs and less on the accuracy of your Mile Marker counter.

Koki Beach - an awesome place for surfing and boogie boarding. Directions to get here: go thru the town of Hana on Highway 36 which automatically turns into Hana Highway 31, be on the lookout for Haneoo Road on your left which is a "U" shaped road. As you travel along the lush green pasture, be on the lookout for Koki Beach Road on your left . Koki Beach is the red sand beach on the Hana side of the loop, across from the 'Alau Island', a tiny island with palm trees at the tip.

From Koki Beach, follow the road to the most beautiful beach, Hamoa Beach, another popular spot for surfing,  bodysurfing,  swimming  and sunbathing. Before going down the steps that leads to this beach, stop and enjoy some fresh fruits and drinks at the local stand nearby.

Venus Pool has the most spectacular skies and sunrise mirrored on this pool. To get there, just follow the road from Hamoa Beach loop back to Hana Highway and make a left on the highway. Venus Pool is on the left just before the second one lane bridge near Mile Marker 48.

Wailua Falls - don't miss an incredible photo opportunity on the bridge across from this beautiful 200 feet waterfall. Directions: Get back on Hana Hwy from the end of the Koki Beach loop and continue on for about 7 miles until you see a bridge facing the tall waterfall.

Ohe'O'Gulch is also known as the Seven Sacred Pools. Having stayed overnight in Hana, it is easy to be here by noon before the crowd. To access the Oheo swimming pools and waterfalls, park by the Haleakala National Park's parking lot pass Mile Marker 42. The National Park charges $10 for parking. Take a 15 minute walk down towards the ocean and then take a scenic walk towards the waterfalls. Be sure to bring a bathing suit so you can take a plunge!

The stream leads to the ocean through the 7 Sacred Pools.

One of the activities to do in Hana is hiking. If you love to hike, a good trail is the Pipiwai Trail which takes about 2-5 hours worth of seeing the Makahiku Falls, the Infinity Pool and the Waimoku Falls. The trail starts near the Ohe'o bridge by the highway on Mile Marker 42. The Infinity Pool is located at the top of the 200 feet waterfall.

At the end of the Pipiwai Trail is the 400 feet Waimoku Falls. A good hiking/guide book is "Maui Revealed," by Andrew Doughty & Harriett Friedman, which goes into details on trails and directions to the best hiking spots, not just in Hana but all around Maui. This book is available at Kahului Costco or at Borders on Dairy Road.

Another activity to do besides hiking is horseback riding at the Ohe'o Stable, for a fascinating experience and trail guide to the Pipiwai area and the nearby small villages of Kipahulu and Kaupo.

Charles Lindbergh's Grave
This beautifully decorated grave designed by Charles Lindbergh himself is located one mile past the Ohe'o Gulch at the Palapala Ho'omanau Church in Kipahulu.