Visit Wailuku

From Ma'alaea, throughout Wailuku, Waikapu, to Waihe'e there are myriad of charming places to stay in Wailuku. For a list of vacation rentals including luxury, bed and breakfasts, and budget accommodations, please visit bestplaceshawaii.com. Choosing Wailuku as your vacation destination on Maui has many advantages. Wailuku is centrally located on Maui making all the other gems that Maui has to offer easily accessible. It is more affordable than other resort areas and maintains a rustic feel. Walking through the old town of Wailuku is like taking a journey back into time to the late 19th and early 20th century. Depictions of Old Maui can be found at museums with tranquil detailed oil paintings of Maui landscapes. Older churches with clock towers display a sense of antiquity that Wailuku is well known for. Historical theaters add to the old world feel. Contrasting the antiquity are modern eclectic shops and savvy euro-cafes replete with various nightly entertainment events. A stroll down Market Street is perfect for antique shopping. To get a more authentic feel of what life used to be like in Old Hawaii, plantations offer a realistic view into a working life in the 1900s.

For a view down below into the salty sea without getting wet, the Ma'alaea Harbor is home to an aquarium with a vast array of fish, outdoor tidal pools, and whale observation points. For outdoor activities, Kanaha Beach is famous for its excellent windsurfing conditions. Kanaha Beach is also a great place for swimming and diving. In proximity to town, this beach is a popular spot for lunch and local volleyball enthusiasts. For a more secluded feel, Waihe'e Beach is narrow and relatively free of crowds. It faces east and is a popular surfing spot.

The Rediscover Wailuku walking tour developed by Wailuku Main Street Association highlights more than 23 fascinating historic assets. This tour represents diverse cultures that shaped Wailuku's development and architecture as well as Wailuku's historical and cultural attractions. The enchanting tour leads to the breathtaking Iao Valley, a lush state park with a sharp needle jutting out of the earth. Comprising one of Maui's favorite state parks, with a variety of places to stay, historical sights to see, and exciting outdoor adventures to be had, Wailuku is a phenomenal place to visit.