Places of Magic

Sacred places and special places on Maui

Christina

Jun 11, 2017

Maui Ocean Center 🐙

Our first trip to the Maui Aquarium! We've been to Ma'alea Beach many times, but we never stopped at the Ocean Center. The center has...

Christina

Jun 5, 2017

Kepaniwai Park & Heritage Gardens at Iao Valley 🛖

Visit Kepaniwai Park on the way to your Iao Valley hike. It's adjacent to Iao Valley and includes various displays for the different...

Christina

May 29, 2017

Haleki'i Pihana Heiaus 🏞

Halekiʻi-Pihana Heiau State Monument is a 10-acre park containing two important luakini heiau on a high ridge near the mouth of ʻIao...

Christina

Feb 22, 2017

Baldwin Beach 🏖

This is our everyday -go-to beach. It's right outside of Paia with plenty of parking. It's a nice 3/4 mile walk to Baby Beach where we...

Christina

Jan 16, 2017

Nui's Farm 🌸

Nui's farm is in Kula on the slopes of Haleakala volcano. Nui is originally from Thailand and she's been farming on Maui for decades. She...

Christina

Sep 11, 2016

Iao Valley River Hike 🏞

One of our favorite hikes is the Iao Valley river hike. You will see the Iao Valley needle on the way in, but then you will veer off to...

Christina

Jun 17, 2016

Halemau'u Hike - Haleakala 🥾

An out and back hike on the slopes of Haleakala. This trail starts at 8,000 feet so it is a long drive up to the trailhead. It winds...

Christina

Jun 8, 2016

Kahakuloa ⛰

Kahakuloa is a prominent point on the West Side that you can see from much of the North Shore. It's a long, breathtaking drive down a...