Look for a nice spot to sit, shut your eyes and get lost in the sound of the water lapping at the shore at Papalaua Beach Park. If you're craving some vitamin sea, this is the place to get your fill.

This stretch of coastline in Maui is popular with fellow travelers, so make a spot for it on your travel itinerary. Don't stop there, though. There are loads more places waiting for you to experience after Papalaua Beach Park. Maui Ocean Center, Maalaea Harbor, and Maui Tropical Plantation are close by.

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Paradise Bay Resort

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We had a great time! Grounds are beautiful. Only downside is the 4am rooster wake up calls as the windows even closed don’t keep any sound out. But regardless, we loved our stay!

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8.6/10 Excellent! (51 reviews)

Odd request to turn off AC everytime we leave the unit..we like to come back from a beach day to a cold place. Pillows were the worst. Great location and close to many restaurants

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Waterfall & Rainforest Hiking Adventure

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Water activities

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Snorkeling Cruise to Molokini Crater & Turtle Town

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Classes & workshops

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Maui: Deluxe Whale Watch Sail & Lunch from Ma`alaea Harbor

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Maui's Sea Turtle & Waterfalls: Taste of Hana Guided Tour

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Ma'alaea Sunset Dinner Cruise - Prime Rib, Island Fish, Chicken or Pasta

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Popular places to visit

Maui Ocean Center

4.5/5(964 reviews)

Make time to visit the sea animals who live in Maui Ocean Center during your trip to Maalaea. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

King Kamehameha Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Wailuku at King Kamehameha Golf Club. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Kids enjoy the goldfish pond feeding them bits of food.

Maui Tropical Plantation

4.5/5(205 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Maui Tropical Plantation and enjoy the surfing in Waikapu. In the area, take in the great live music and beautiful sunsets.

A Black Crowned Night Heron fishing from the top of a rock. This is another great place to see interesting migrating shorebirds.

Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge and popular activities like snorkeling in Kihei. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.