I am an owner of a private tour company on Maui called The Magic of Maui Experience and Hana Mana…read moreFarms is hands down our most memorable stop on The Road to Hana! The place is a one stop shop farm stand that is like nothing I've ever experienced before. After the long and windy drive, you are pleasantly welcomed by the owner, Randy and his friendly staff. You can choose to relax, stretch, plug into their free wifi, fill up your water bottles, hula hoop, play on the gym equipment, and indulge in all the exotic fruits they offer. It's also an information station where your farmtender will answer questions you may have about Hana or if you just need a place to decompress. Kids love it here as they get to play and learn about new fruits and so many fun facts about the farm. There is something for everyone at Hana mana and we never leave without a fresh coconut (and a hug!) A playground fun stop for all ages! Don't leave Hana without stopping in! You will leave there smiling and an understanding of what true Aloha means.

We experienced the amazing Hawaiian culture show tonight. Thank you so much to our gracious hosts…read morefor teaching us so much about their culture and traditions. Highly recommend on your trip to Hana! This was the highlight of our trip! The food was authentic and delicious. The stories, singing and dancing are not to be missed. We thought we were looking for a luau, but the cultural show is so much more. Do not miss this!

While staying in Hana in March we were lucky enough to attend the show and dinner and extra lucky…read morefor to be the only ones there because a large party had to cancel last minute. It's very unfortunate for that party, but we were really lucky. They could have easily canceled the show but instead my family and I had a really lovely, special experience. The food was ready good and the outdoor space is beautiful. What I enjoyed most though was the learning about Polynesian culture without the Colonial Lens or corporate feel that hotel " luau's" often have. I feel really lucky that my young child got a chance to learn from Poerava, who was so kind and wonderful. She gifted them a beautiful necklace that they will cherish forever.

This Kula site, at 3,000' altitude, is the University of Hawaii's Agricultural Research Center…read moreheadquarters on Maui. Proteas, and other Southern Hemisphere flora, are cross-bred and developed here. Stroll around the grounds, and take in panoramic views of West Maui, while you marvel at the strange and wonderful flowers. My wife is a Rutgers University Master Gardener, and she went nuts here. This is a great place to stop after a visit to Haleakala National Park. Usually open free to the public Mon-Thurs, 9am-3pm, call to make sure.

This farm is a hidden gem in Maui. If you are looking for fresh tropical fruits in Maui, then you…read moremust stop by Arakawa Farms. The farm has mangoes, soursops, dragon fruits, papayas, avocados, passion fruits, lychees, and many more that you can pick off the trees. The owner Jan and Lawrence were the nicest people and very generous. Their fruits were so delicious, especially the mangoes and the Vietnamese papayas. Jan and Lawrence allowed us to drive around their farm on their ATV and picked fruits off the trees. They also have many adorable animals on the farm for your little kids to see. I highly recommend this farm.

My first taro fest in many years. This weekend we were in here for a wedding so we headed to the…read moretaro fest the next day. It was a hot and muggy morning. We got here at 9 when it first started and this place was packed. We couldn't even find parking nearby, so we parked up the street and took a walk down to the back park. Started if with the vendors they're selling arts and crafts, so many to choose from. They had a lot of food to to choose from something different at the tents. Then we sat under the tent and enjoyed the entertainment. Then the rain came it poured for a bit so many people came under the tent. It was a fun and exciting day. People are very friendly here. I needed a bowl for my dog to drink water and a nice guy gave me a bowl from his booth. I was very grateful

This was my first visit to the Taro Fest but definitely not my last…read more It takes place at Hana Ball Park. Parking is challenging but not impossible. The event runs from 9a-5p. There's entertainment, arts & crafts, a sort of mini-trade show, and of course food! The main star of the show is the taro. They have demonstrations on how the plant is prepared in many ways for food. FOOD: Taro Seafood Chowder Similar to a squid luau dish. Lightly flavored with a coconut-based soup, luau leaves, chunks of taro, shredded chicken, potatoes and carrots. Needed more salt IMO. Pokē Balls Chunks of unsalted ahi pokē wrapped in a cake noodle and deep fried. Drizzled with a mild wasabi cream sauce (even I could handle it being a wasabi hater) and orange-colored cream sauce. Had it not been for the cream drizzles, it would've been flavorless. Maybe if the ahi was seasoned it would've tasted better. Or even use tako instead of ahi. A bit pricey at $10 for 2 balls. Apple Snails Similar to escargots, they're farmed from the taro patch. I was so excited to eat this again as I haven't eaten them in years. Again, the preparation was very light on flavor. I believe they sautéed them just in its natural broth because there was no flavor other than the snail and earthy taro patch flavor. It was delish but wish I had some garlic-shoyu mixture to dip them in. There are tons of other foods to try, but I like to try things I can't get everywhere. TIP: Bring an umbrella because Hana can bake you during the day, as well as some salt and shoyu as the sodium content at most food booths are very, very low.

I read the reviews and decided I wanted to visit. It's quite a drive to the Up Country in Kula…read more But we'll worth the drive, probably around 3000 feet. The grounds are beautiful with lots of flora and the wood hula dancers. Id already decided on the varietal and to have a glass. I was intrigued with the block Syrah. Full bodied and fruit forward. Great finish. My wife had the GSM, a very nice blend of garnacha, syrah and mouvedre. She enjoyed it as well. There is small bites here to go along with your food. Mostly cheese and fruits. Lots of parking and nice grounds to enjoy your wine. Cheers!

We got here at almost closing time, so I wasn't able to try to Pineapple flight like I hoped. I'll…read morehave to try it on the next trip. Kari was our server. She is so delightful! She shared some of the history of the winery and the owners. We decided to try the 2020 Syrah with the Brie Happy. See the photos. Everything was so yummy! That guava jam is my jam! So much so that we had to buy some to go. I also ordered the Black Truffle potato chips. Again, so so good. I hope I have room for dinner later :) Kari and staff, thanks for welcoming us and we will definitely come back on our next trip. Mahalo

The lady inside the Museum was very kind and friendly. Answered any questions we had. It's a very…read moresmall exhibit but worth a peek if you're in town just strolling through all the shops. They had fun little POGs available for purchase. (The game was originally created in Hawaii). I remember those good old days when we use to collect and play games in elementary school.

This place is run by all volunteer community members. I would definitely call ahead and see when…read morethere will be someone there. Also this is Hāna so if you are a tourist ask a local worker at your hotel or place you are staying and they probably know someone they can call and tell you. While not big it has a lot of interesting artifacts and a wealth of information about Hāna and its people. The big thing to check out if you do go is the HALE, aka HAWAIIAN THATCHED STRUCTURES. The person currently in charge of reconstructing is a Hawaiian master builder. No I'm not taking fake grass shacks but the real deal. If you are lucky you might even be able to join in and help if he is there working. Just think you can go back home and say you did something real.

It pains me to write this. I get that the Hana Cultural Center may be run by volunteers. However,…read morewe were in Hana for four days and the hours posted were never accurate. We even tried twice to shoot for the middle time (eg, if "open" from 11 am - 3pm we'd try 1pm). We waited around once for 30 minutes, as did some others. We tried four times in four days and it was never open- even when the updated post on the front door said it would be. We also tried to call- no one was ever there. Doesn't take much to post a sign with correct hours (even if closed) or change the voicemail to update those very interested in learning about Hawaiian culture. Missed opportunity.