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Maui Cities and Towns
Kahului is Maui's largest city with a population of about 20,150 people. This is where island residents go when they want to do some serious shopping as it is the only city on Maui that has department stores and several larger malls.
Lahaina, on the other side of the island, is more laid-back and picturesque, with many restaurants and small stores right at the water's edge, a feature that most other towns in Hawaii surprisingly don't offer.
Kaanapali, Napili and Wailea are Maui's main tourism hubs. Outside of the main residential areas are many sleepy little towns, including remote Hana and Kipahulu, on Maui's east shore, and the area around Kula in the island's interior.
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Haiku is a country-style village located in the northern part of Maui. Though Haiku has no beach, the town is located just a few minutes from beach towns like Wailea and Kihei and just 5 minutes away from the windsurfing capital Hookipa Beach. Read More
Hana
Hana is a small, isolated, tropical paradise located on the eastern end of Maui at the end of the Road to Hana (Hana Highway). This sleepy 3.5-square mile village is characterized by lush greenery, botanical gardens and historical sites and churches. Read More
Huelo
This little-known community has been described as "the little Hawaiian village forgotten by time." Huelo doesn’t have resorts, no commercial activities and no glitzy resorts. However, it offers a tranquil and laid-back island atmosphere. Read More
Kaanapali boasts beautiful beaches, volcanic rock formations, snorkeling spots and several ritzy hotels, such as the Hyatt Regency, Westin and Sheraton. It has one of the most popular tourism developments on Maui. Read More
Kahului
Kahului is Maui’s commercial and travel hub. It has Maui’s main airport and the island’s only deep-draft harbor. Kahului is also the retail center on Maui, having big retail giants like Home Depot and the only Wal-Mart on the island. Read More
Kapalua
Kapalua is a resort community on the western tip of Maui. There are villas, hotels, shops, restaurants, golf courses and powdery white sand beaches dotted with hundred-year old Cook pines.Read More
Keokea
Keokea is the last outpost along the Kula Highway, which then winds down to Hana. It has an elevation of 2,860 feet (872 m) above sea level and offers a panoramic view of Haleakala. Keokea was originally settled by Chinese immigrants. Read More
Kihei
Kihei is one of the top beach destinations in Hawaii. With more than 60 condominiums, hotels and other rental properties, it is one of the most heavily populated places on Maui. Read More
Kipahulu
Kipahulu is an isolated coastal valley. The town still lacks public electric and water utilities. Residents source water from a stream. It is a paradise of rainforests, waterfalls, pools, mountain valleys and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Read More
Kula
Kula is an upcountry district located at 3,000 feet (914 m) above sea level. As Maui’s premier agricultural region and source of farm produce, Kula grows vegetables using the dry-farming method. Read More
Lahaina, the largest town on the western side of Maui, was once the capital of the Hawaiian kingdom and seat of power of the Kamehameha dynasty. During the 1800s, Lahaina became a whaling port. Read More
Maalaea is a small fishing village. The town’s harbor accommodates inter-island shipping vessels, whale-watching cruises and boat charters. Snorkeling and diving excursions to the tiny offshore island of Molokini also depart from here. Read More
Makawao
Makawao is an agricultural and ranching community located on the slopes of Mt. Haleakala at 1,639 feet (500 m) above sea level. Considered the hub of upcountry Maui, this rustic town has the charm of the Wild West. Read More
Napili is a beach town on the northwestern shore of Maui, situated between two other resort towns: Kaanapali and Kapalua. Hotels and condos surround this small island village. It is a prime tourist destination. Read More
Paia has retained a lot of its character from the the old sugar plantation days. Many of its wooden plantation buildings are still intact and have been converted into brightly colored surf shops, boutiques, bakeries and antique stores. Read More
Pukalani
Pukalani is the largest town in upcountry Maui. While the place evokes a laid-back, country atmosphere, it has a commercial center that includes coffee shops and restaurants, including a Starbucks and Pizza Hut. Read More
Wailea is a 1,500-acre master-planned resort community on the south shore of Maui. It is an upscale town with high-end resorts and hotels, luxury condominiums, private estates and spa facilities. Read More
Wailuku
Wailuku was once the home of great Hawaiian chiefs. In 1790, it was the site of the victory of King Kamehameha’s army from the Big Island and the defeat of Maui’s King Kahekeli II’s army in the battles of Kepaniwai and Iao Valley. Read More
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