Location: Hana
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The 10 Best Free 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. Laura Mango Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
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
2. Kalaloa Point
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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.
3. Wananalua Congregational Church
4. 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.
5. Hana Coast Gallery
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4.5 based on 60 reviews
6. Hana Fresh
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Hana Fresh Farm Stand is a weekday market for organic fruits and vegetables grown on site at Hana Fresh Farm. Panini, salads and rice bowls feature seasonal produce from the farm and fresh fish from local waters. Refreshing yogurt and fruit bowls and a selection of smoothies are local favorites. The beverage cart includes espresso, coffee, tea and a selection of smoothies.
Reviewed By Park-Cav - Stratford, Canada
We were soooo hungry when we arrived at Hana Fresh. It is easy to miss, but shouldn't be. It serves delicious food. We had turkey, apple and cheese paninis, tropical smoothies and banana bread. All of it was fresh and perfect for four hungry people.
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. Fagan's Cross
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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!
9. Hana Drive
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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!
10. Red Sand Beach - Kaihalulu Beach
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4.5 based on 771 reviews
Reviewed By John340 - Melbourne, Australia
Visited Red Sand Beach on the Road to Hana your (guided using the Shaka app which l highly recommend) Fantastic trail that opens out to the most beautiful cove! Take your swimwear, towel and a picnic and hangout for as long as you want! The trail is absolutely fine to walk in flip flops, just don’t run!!!
