This retro diner offers a hearty breakfast – eggs Benedict, omelets, hotcakes and French toast – and is conveniently located on the doorstep of Haleakalā National Park. There are also six rustic cottages, offering sweeping views at a good price ($190 to $200 for one to two guests).
Kula Sandalwoods Cafe & Cottages
North Shore & Upcountry
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Piʻilanihale Heiau & Kahanu Garden
17.53 MILES
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10.23 MILES
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27.89 MILES
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19.76 MILES
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10.84 MILES
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21.05 MILES
With its clear water, white sand and hala-tree backdrop, this famous crescent is a little gem; author James Michener once called it the only beach in the…
11.6 MILES
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13.37 MILES
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1. Maui Agricultural Research Center
1.49 MILES
It was in this garden operated by the University of Hawaiʻi that the state’s first proteas were planted in 1965. Today you can walk through row after row…
1.52 MILES
Waiakoa’s hillside landmark, the octagonal Holy Ghost Church, was built in 1895 by Portuguese immigrants. The church features a beautifully ornate…
1.88 MILES
This family-run studio and gallery has produced some amazing pieces over the years, particularly the sand-blasted glass in natural forms (eg seashells)…
2.52 MILES
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5. Harold W Rice Memorial Park
2.82 MILES
On a hillside between the Kula Hwy and Lower Kula Rd, this grassy park is a nice place to enjoy a picnic while soaking up the sweeping views of the West…
2.96 MILES
On a broad hillside with panoramic views of the West Maui Mountains and the Central Maui coast, this charming lavender farm is a scenic place to relax and…
4.49 MILES
Near downtown Makawao, this arena hosts a rodeo the weekend closest to July 4 and polo matches in the fall.
4.55 MILES
A pleasant half-mile loop trail (20-minute walk) winds through Hosmer Grove, which is home to non-native tree species – including pine, fir and eucalyptus…