La Perouse Bay is located off Highway 31, in South Maui; Located in the Ahihi Kinau Natural Area Reserve, this bay is protected by State law. There are several trails inland that pass through the area which is covered in rough lava from the last eruption of Mount Haleakala in 1790. The King’s Highway is an ancient Hawaiian footpath that carries on from the bay towards Cape Hanamanioa. The shoreline is mostly rocky with a little sand. This a good site for scuba diving and snorkelling, reasonable for swimming and has seasonal high surf, but there are no facilities and no lifeguards.

Makena Landing Beach Park in South Maui consists of four beaches along Makena Road. These beaches are frequently known as Makena beach. In the late 1990’s, the coral reef was killed off here when a storm created abnormally cloudy water. The shoreline is mainly rocky with little sand, no facilities or lifeguards here.

The Mokulua Church and cemetery is located beyond the official end of Highway 31, in Southeast Maui. This little Church is seated above the seashore of Mokulua – which means ‘many Islets’, its walls constructed of coral. Many volcanic flows protrude out into the Ocean and resemble tiny Islets along the Coast. It is not safe for swimming here, due to rocks and strong currents along this Coast. The endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal is frequently seen along this coast, and any contact with them is forbidden. As an endangered species they are protected by federal and state laws.

The Oheo Gulch Pools are also known as Seven Sacred Pools, located south of Hana on Highway 31, in Southeast Maui. This sequence of pretty waterfalls and pools flows through the Oheo Gulch and into the nearby Ocean. Fed by the Pipiwai Streams, the waterfalls and pools begin around two miles inland. The most accessible and more pleasant pools can be found close to the shoreline. The land where the Seven Sacred Pools are sited was donated to the Haleakala National Park system so that they would be open to the public evermore.

The Pipiwai Trail is around a four mile hike reaching 650’ in height above the Seven Sacred Pools and is very popular. The Infinity Pool along the Pipiwai Trail has a line of chunky rocks that keep you from plummeting over the 200’ waterfall during normal flow period. This pool is a lot more isolated than the more popular Seven Sacred Pools. There are numerous grand waterfalls en-route with the last destination being Waimoku Falls, with water cascading 400’ down a steep lava rock wall.

Haleakala is an active, but not presently erupting, volcano that last released its ferocity in 1790. The land surrounding the lava flow is still infertile over two Centuries later. The peak of the volcano rises some 10,023’ above sea level and affords the most impressive views of the surrounding landscape. The crater has a 3,000’ depth; it is 7.5 miles long and 2.5 miles wide with a total perimeter of 22 miles. Puu o Maui is the tallest cinder cone in the crater and stands 500’ high from the floor of the crater. There are several guided hikes and tours offered by the National Park Service and by private activity companies.

The Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens are located in the verdant ‘Iao Valley, Highway 32, Wailuku, in Central Maui. It was established in 1952 to outline Maui’s varied heritage comprising ethnic houses and gardens that represent the Hawaiian, Portuguese, Japanese, Caucasian and Filipino cultures. The 'Iao Stream flows through the gardens and feed the ponds and small waterfalls that are constructed here. In 1994, the gardens were totally restored to their former glory by volunteers. 

The Baily House Museum is located on A Main Street, Wailuku in Central Maui. This was once a Former Missionary house (sited in the royal compound of King Kahekili, the last king of Maui) which was constructed in 1833 for Edward and Caroline Bailey. The Bailey House contains an exceptional collection of Hawaiian artefacts. These exhibits include Hawaiian and Missionary artefacts and 19th Century paintings of Maui and its people.

Halekii and Pihanakalani Heiau (Hawaiian Temples) are two of the most accessible archaeological sites, located in Kea Place, Wailuku, in Central Maui. The lava base is what remains of these ancient Temples that were originally built in 1240. These Heiaus were rebuilt in 1958 and are listed on the National and State Registry of Historic Places. Sometimes, these temples were used to perform human sacrifices to pay reverence to the ancient Gods.

The Maui Arts and Cultural Center is located on Cameron Way, Kahului, in Central Maui. The centre has an assorted variety of music, dance, visual arts, and children’s programs. The centre consists of the 1,200-seat Castle Theatre, 300-seat versatile McCoy Studio Theatre, the Alexander & Baldwin Amphitheatre and the Schaefer International Gallery. The centre overlooks the Kahului Harbor at the bottom of 'Iao Valley. 

The Iao Valley Needle is a natural rock pinnacle in the Iao Valley, which presides over the Iao stream encircled by the walls of the Puu Kukui Crater. It is located at the end of the 'Iao Valley Road, Wailuku, in Central Maui. The Valley has an abundance of exotic tropical plants, and natural pools, it is a perfect area for hiking. The ridge top lookout offers an incredible view of the valley and Kahului Harbor.

The Kahana Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary is located on Amala Road, Kahului, in Central Maui. Formerly a Royal fishpond, the 143 acre sanctuary is a significant breeding area for endangered Hawaiian birds: the Hawaiian duck, the stilt, and the coot, as well as the sphinx moth that is in danger of extinction. Canadian geese use the sanctuary as a rest point as they migrate south for the winter. There is a small concrete bird watching stand sited near the main gate. This pond was selected to be a registered natural landmark in late 1971.

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