Places of Magic

Sacred places and special places on Maui

Christina

Jan 5, 2019

Papaula Point 🏖

We call it Airport Beach because it features the planes flying overhead as they take off from Kahului Airport. It's a local beach, off...

Christina

Jan 29, 2018

Maui's Sunflower Fields 🌻

There is a brilliant field of sunflowers in Central Maui that is grown and harvested for biodiesel fuel. Pacific Biodiesel is one of the...

Christina

Oct 16, 2017

Kanaha Pond 🦆

The first time I came here I was totally unimpressed. I was visiting Maui as a tourist and looking for all of the dramatic places. Now...

Christina

Aug 4, 2017

Native Iwi at Kahului Target 🙏

Iwi are the sacred bones that hold the mana and spiritual essence of ancestors. This small burial site is right behind the Target store...

Christina

Jul 24, 2017

Ma'alaea Pohaku 🪨

These pohaku are huge, smooth, powerful objects. They sit at the entrance to Ma'alaea Harbor framed by regal palm trees. They are located...

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...