All West Maui Scenic Drive places
54 places
1Nākālele BlowholeWatch Pacific surf burst through lava from the dry roadside overlook.
2Honolua BayForest walk, coral-rich reef, and slippery rocky entry.
3Kapalua Bay BeachA crescent cove where coral reefs put snorkeling front and center.
4Kāʻanapali BeachThree miles of sand, a beachwalk, and sunset over the Pacific.
5ʻĪao Valley State MonumentA short walk to a 1,200-foot green ridge in a sacred valley.
6Kahakuloa HeadTwin green headlands meet the sea in a dramatic roadside view.
7Dragon’s TeethTooth-shaped lava fins rise above a rough, wave-washed shore.
8Nāpili Bay BeachA sandy crescent for reef swims and west-facing sunsets.
9Black Rock (Puʻu Kekaʻa)A black lava headland with shoreline snorkeling and a story.
10Mokulēʻia Bay (Slaughterhouse Beach)A cliff-framed cove where the surf decides the day.
11Maui Ocean CenterSharks overhead, Hawaiian reefs, and a humpback show indoors.
12Lāhainā Banyan TreeOne banyan spreads into a grove of trunks and hanging roots.
13Olowalu PetroglyphsAncient rock art rewards a slow scan from below.
14Pāpawai Scenic LookoutA quick bay overlook with a chance at winter humpbacks.
Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie ShopA pie stop with a citrus story rooted in Olowalu.
15Kahekili Beach ParkReef snorkeling starts close in, with a grassy picnic lawn behind.
16D.T. Fleming Beach ParkIronwood shade, white sand, and winter surf on Honokahua Bay.
Old Lāhainā LūʻauA sunset lūʻau with Hawaiian storytelling, hula and a full dinner.
17Waiheʻe Coastal Dunes and Wetlands RefugeA coastal walk among endangered birds and ancient village remains.
18Olowalu BeachA narrow roadside beach with a reef worth timing for high tide.
19Oneloa BeachA quiet quarter-mile beach on the Kapalua Coastal Trail.
20Honolua Bay Scenic LookoutBlue water and green cliffs, seen from a quick roadside pull-off.
21Maui Tropical PlantationA tram loops the lagoon with a live demonstration of coconut husking.
22The Maui Butterfly FarmA hands-on 45-minute tour through a walk-in butterfly house.
23Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey HouseAn 1833 mission house offers a layered look at Maui’s past.
Karen Lei’s Gallery at KahakuloaBrowse a broad art collection with Kahakuloa Bay below.
Julia’s Best Banana BreadA treehouse-style stand for soft banana bread on the coastal drive.
24Launiupoko Beach ParkShaded lawns, an ocean pool, and a livelier reef break.
25Honokeana BayA rocky cove for turtle watching, with a tricky water entry.
Whalers VillageShops, dinner, and a walk to the beach in one easy stop.
Merriman’s KapaluaPlan dinner around the open-air lanai and long ocean view.
26Olivine PoolsA high-ground view of lava pools and surf; don’t go down.
27Kepaniwai Heritage GardensSeven heritage gardens under the green walls of ʻĪao Valley.
28Lāhainā Small Boat HarborA working dock with Lahaina’s whaling history behind it.
29Māʻalaea Small Boat HarborA working harbor for Maui’s snorkeling, fishing and sailing trips.
30Honokōhau Bay LookoutA quick view of the curved bay and red-brown coastal cliffs.
31Līpoa PointA cultural headland above Honolua Bay; check access before going.
32Pōhaku Kani (Bellstone)A roadside bellstone with a story, if you can stop safely.
33Pioneer Mill SmokestackA 225-foot reminder of Lahaina’s sugar era, best seen roadside.
34Maria Lanakila Catholic ChurchA surviving 1870s church with a tall, unmistakable bell tower.
35Punalau BeachA rugged shore for walks and surf watching, not swimming.
36Honokōwai Beach ParkA shaded family stop with a reef-sheltered swimming pocket.
37Hanakaʻōʻō Beach ParkA picnic beach with canoe-club life at Kāʻanapali's south end.
38Lāhainā Baby Beach (Puʻunoa Beach)A reef-framed lagoon, with coral and rocks underfoot.
39Pōhaku Park (S-Turns)A compact surf-side stop for turtles, sunsets, and picnics.
Camp OlowaluSleep beside the coast, from a tent to an A-frame cabin.
40Wahikuli Wayside ParkA shaded oceanfront picnic stop where turtles often surface.
Pāpalaua Wayside ParkA shady beach picnic, with the highway just behind your towel.
41Ukumehame Beach ParkA roadside beach stop for surfing, sunsets, and a picnic.
Olowalu General StoreA roadside stop for Spam musubi, shave ice, and Maui-made goods.
42Māʻalaea Haycraft Beach ParkA simple shore walk with winter humpbacks sometimes offshore.
Lorraine’s Shave IceShave ice and banana bread make a sweet break in Kahakuloa.
43Keonenui BeachA small cove with a long fishing and gathering history.
44Kaʻopala BeachA tiny pocket beach with little sand left at high tide.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
West Maui Scenic Drive Tour Guide
West Maui Scenic Drive, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for West Maui Scenic Drive. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
See the West Maui Scenic Drive audio tourRecorded for this place
Nākālele Blowhole from Above0:00 / 0:28
“You’re coming up on Nākālele Blowhole, where ocean waves force water through a hole in the lava and send spray into the air.”
Plays as you drive up to Nākālele Blowhole in the Parkwolf West Maui Scenic Drive Tour Guide.
More stories near here in the app
- The Flower That Looks Half Finished
- The Humpbacks Keep Changing Their Song
- ʻŌhai: Coast Walk or Quick Overlook
- Honokōhau Bay: A Few Minutes Above the Shore
- 65 audio storiesacross West Maui Scenic Drive’s roads, triggered by GPS as you drive
- Wildlife heatmapsfor Humpback Whale, Hawaiian Monk Seal, Spinner Dolphin, and 13 more
- Works offlinemaps, 28 trails, 54 places, and audio download before you lose signal
- CarPlay readysimple controls built for the drive
