Paia, Maui
Paia is the fun, hippy town on the north side of the island with excellent restaurants and eclectic shopping.
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Below you'll find our recommended activities, detailed information about Paia, local tips, & the latest updates.
Pa'ia Town
The last stop on the road to Hana, Pa'ia has a well-deserved reputation for being one of the most eccentric places on Maui. Anything goes here, and the fantastic people watching combined with great food and unique shopping put this little town on the must-visit list.
Shopping in Paia
Pa'ia is located at the intersection of Hana Highway and Baldwin Avenue, and everything worth seeing can be found by wandering up and down these two streets. Park your car in the free lot on Hana Highway just west of town, and wander in and out of the many unique shops.
On Hana Highway be sure to check out the following:
• Maui Arts and Crafts Guild
• Tamara Katz Inc.
On Baldwin Avenue be sure to check out the following:
• Alice in Hula Land
• Birken and Baily's Boutique
• Dafna's
• The Hemp Store
• Maui Girl and Co. Beachwear
• Mahina
• The Wings
Paia Beach Parks
• Baldwin Beach Park – Pa'ia's best beach. Baldwin Beach has lifeguards, fun, consistent body boarding and body surfing waves, showers, restrooms, and a grassy park. Go early before the trade winds start blowing.
• Ho'okipa Beach Park – Although this isn't really the best place to spend a beach day, it is the BEST place to watch Maui surfing. North shore swells can be big, and local surfers are always out when the waves come up. Bring a camera with a zoom lens and enjoy the show.
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Recommended Zipline Tour
Piiholo Zipline
Just up the hill from Paia Town is Maui's best zipline company. On their huge ranch, Piiholo has built a gauntlet of zipline runs that will take you and 3 friends zipping at the same time side-by-side!
Call: (808)572-1717
Recommended Bike Tour
Haleakala Bike Company
After cruising for miles down the slopes of the Haleakala volcano, stop at Paia for some food and refreshments. Biking is one of the most exciting things you can do while visiting Maui, hawaii.
Call: 1-888-922-2453
Recommended Hana Picnic Lunch
Anthony's Coffee Company
Get a coffee, a great breakfast and your picnic lunch on the way to Hana by stopping in Paia at Anthony's Coffee. They're a mom and pop operation that puts a lot of love into their delicious food and yummy drinks.
Call: (808)579-8340
Dining in Paia
As with the shopping, Pa'ia's dining is located on both Hana Highway and Baldwin Avenue. You can't really go wrong here, but a few favorites are listed below:
• Café des Amis – Located at 42 Baldwin Avenue, this restaurant cooks up delicious Mediterranean and Indian style meals with a French flare. The setting is beautiful but casual, and they sometimes have a one man band pianist maintaining a comfortable, entertaining atmosphere. This is our favorite spot in Paia.
• Café Mambo – Located on 30 Baldwin Avenue, this little café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They make great boxed lunches you can pick up for your drive to Hana, and they also show classic and cult flicks every Thursday night.
• Charley's – Located at 142 Hana Highway, Charley's is best known for breakfast. Marketing themselves as a place for people who enjoy "Hawaiian hoe-down hospitality," the restaurant and bar does have a western feel. Live entertainment is common Friday and Saturday nights. Chances of seeing Willie Nelson here are better than you think.
• Flatbread – Flatbread is located at 89 Hana Highway and is a huge favorite on Maui. They make truly unique flatbread pizzas using only local organic produce, and free range and clean meats. Everything is good here.
• Paia Fish Market – If you are looking for the best local fish sandwich on Maui, look no further. Paia Fish Market, located at 2 Baldwin Avenue, is amazing. Try their Ono burger and home fried potatoes.
Also try:
• Anthony's Coffee – Fun, small, local coffee shop with a good atmosphere. 90 Hana Highway, Unit C
• Green Banana Café – Another great little coffee shop. Try their new Hawaiian sea-salted iced latte. 137 Hana Highway
• Ono Gelato – Excellent gelato, made fresh daily with hormone and antibiotic free milk. 115 Hana Highway.
• The Wine Corner – Voted the best local place to buy wine, vino lovers will love this place. Located at 149 Hana Highway.
Paia Map
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