Haiku

Haiku is a quiet North Shore Maui town known for lush scenery, pineapple history, local cafes, small farms, Ho'okipa Beach access and Road to Hana routes.

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Haiku

Haiku is a small village in the northern part of Maui, approximately 14 miles (22.5 km) east of Kahului. Though Haiku is located about 2 miles (3.2 km) inland, a few beaches are nearby, including popular Ho'okipa Beach, also known as the windsurfing capital of the world.

Haiku was once a thriving pineapple plantation with two canneries. However, the town experienced a decline in commercial activity when the main refinery transferred to Kahului. After a few years, people started returning and inhabit the place. Only then the commercial life in Haiku resumed. Today, this rustic community has eateries, shops and cafés.

Key Features

North Shore Maui town east of Kahului and Paia
Mauka setting near Ho'okipa Beach Park and the Hana Highway
Former pineapple plantation and cannery area
Known for lush roads, rain, farms, gardens and small local businesses
Haiku Marketplace, cafes and small shops serve the surrounding community
Close to surfing and windsurfing views at Ho'okipa Beach Park
Convenient early stop before continuing toward East Maui
Population: 9,001 at the 2020 Census
ZIP code: 96708

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Haiku so green?

Haiku sits on the wetter windward side of Maui, where trade winds bring frequent showers and support farms, gardens, tall trees and lush roadside scenery.

What is Haiku's pineapple connection?

Haiku grew around pineapple fields and cannery activity, and that plantation-era history still shapes the town's older buildings and rural character.

How is Haiku different from Paia?

Paia is closer to the coast and has a busier town center, while Haiku is more spread out, greener and quieter, with small commercial areas mixed into rural roads.

Why do surfers and windsurfers mention Haiku?

Haiku is close to Ho'okipa Beach Park, one of Maui's best-known surf and windsurf spots, so many North Shore visitors pass through or stay nearby.

What does Haiku feel like compared with resort areas?

Haiku is more local and rural than Maui's resort districts, with rainier weather, small farms, cafes, yoga studios and quieter roads instead of large beachfront hotels.