Places of Magic

Sacred places and special places on Maui

Christina

Sep 20, 2020

Dragons Teeth 🐲

This is an excellent spot to visit because the drive, from both directions (Lahaina or West side), has spectacular views. It is a quick...

Christina

Sep 12, 2020

Lahaina Banyan Tree 🌳

The famous Lahaina banyan tree covers an entire city block and is said to be the largest banyan tree in the US. One quarter of a mile in...

Christina

Jun 21, 2020

Haleakala Summer Solstice 🌞

Wow. Haleakala is the perfect place to visit on the Summer Solstice. It feels like you've crossed over into an surreal fantasy world. It...

Christina

Jun 6, 2020

Kaiwainui Marsh (Oahu) 🦆

Kaiwainui Marsh has a long winding paved walkway that goes through an expansive marsh. We saw many ducks and birds today and caught the...

Christina

Jun 1, 2020

Maunawili Waterfall Trail (Oahu) 🥾

It's wet, muddy and slippery. The Maunawili waterfall trail is half a block away from our house. It winds through a dense cover of trees...

Christina

May 31, 2020

Maunawili Lookout (Oahu) ⛰

Maunawili water tower lookout has expansive views of Kailua beach and Olomana peak. And our house. This is a completely local spot. We've...

Christina

May 26, 2020

Kaiaka Beach Haleiwa (Oahu) 🌊

We headed out to visit Kukaniloko with Ginger and Ralph but it was closed. So instead we split up and headed back home to Kailua. But...

Christina

May 2, 2020

Kani'aki Heiau and Menehune (Oahu) 🙌

This site is technically closed. Kane'aki heiau is in Makaha Valley in Waianae on the West side of Oahu. A paved trail leads up to the...