Hana Activities

Whether you spend your days trekking Hana's coastal pali trail or luxuriating in the solitude of your private ocean lanai, there is something for everyone to enjoy in secluded Hana Maui. You can while away the days fishing, beach-combing, swimming, snorkeling, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, playing tennis or any other number of activities in and close to Hana town, some within walking distance.

Hana's Beaches and Parks

Winter and spring bring Humpback Whales to Maui waters, and there’s no better place to view them than Hana’s beautiful beaches and shorelines. Hana Beach County Park is right in town and offers a spectacular view of the ocean from Hana Bay. One of the most unusual and magical beaches on Maui can be found just west of the bay over the hill, and is known as the Red Sand Beach. Crumbling cinder from the cliff walls around this enclosed beach provides the dark red sand, while a rock wall not far off shore provides calm water for swimmers and snorkelers.

Just a couple miles east on the Hana Highway visitors can enjoy the splendor of Wainapanapa State Park. This park has a black sand beach, caves filled with fresh water, natural rock bridges, and hiking trails. Take the road in the other direction from Hana and find two more fantastic beaches close by. Hawaiian history claims a royal princess hid in these caves to elude her would be captor. Koki Beach and Hamoa Beach both have fine white sand and breath-taking scenery.

Attractions and Sites

Other sites in Hana town include Fagan Memorial – a lava rock cross erected above town in the rolling green pastures. Take a walk up to the memorial and you will be rewarded with a panorama of Hana town and the surrounding area. Stop in the Hana Cultural Center to learn about local culture and area history. There are two historic churches in town that hold service on Sundays. Wananalua Church was built by missionaries in 1838 and is placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The later St. Mary's Catholic Church can be found across the street on the Hana Highway.

Below is a map which shows many of the service areas and local attractions of Hana. A more detailed PDF version suitable for printing is available here.

Dining and Shopping

For a bite to eat you can dine privately on your lanai using your fully equipped kitchen, or BBQ at the covered picnic area next to the beach. Other dining options are available at the Hotel Hana Maui or the Hana Ranch Restaurant, both right in Hana town. the post office and other shops are nearby.

In Hana, much activity centers around the same places as most American small towns – the general store. Hana has two: the Hana Ranch Store, and the infamous Hasegawa General Store. Both stores are packed with sundries, groceries and refreshments. Not only are they a great place to stock up, they offer bulletin boards where you will find the latest local information posted, and they are also great places to people-watch!

Brilliant orange sunrises, misty rainbows, fragrant exotic Hawaiian flora, soft warm breezes, crashing surf, and the gentle sound of palms rustling in the breeze; Hana Maui is a sensuous place, a place where one loses track of time, where mystical days and tranquil nights simply unfold. Hana is truly "the last Hawaiian place".

Flying Into Hana, Maui

The famous road to Hana is beautiful and curvy. For those who wish to view the spectacular coast from the air, daily flights to Hana provide a not-to-be-missed opportunity to view waterfalls and the rugged coastline.

The Hana Airport (HNM) is a single runway airport supporting commuter, unscheduled air taxi, and general aviation activities on a 119-acre site on the east shore of Maui, about three miles northwest of the town of Hana. 

Rental cars are available for your stay.