Activities and Attractions - Maui

With 120 miles of coastline, Maui boasts over 30 miles of beautiful beaches. On these world-famous shores, you`ll find white, black and red sand beaches, renowned surfing and windsurfing spots as well as some of the best beaches in the world to simply swim, snorkel and sunbathe. Many are easily accessible beach parks with lifeguards, picnic facilities, and restrooms. Others are undeveloped, "secret spots" found off the beaten path. Discover Maui`s world-famous beaches below.

With our bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables, fertile upland cattle farms and Pacific Ocean waters teeming with sashimi-grade fish, Hawaiian cuisine is a colorful tapestry of traditions and flavors. Maui is blessed with a culinary scene unlike anywhere else in the world. You are just as likely to find a burger by the beach as you are a Pacific Rim medleys of sushi and fish from award-winning, island-based chefs. Try a local establishment for affordable island favorites, or splurge with a plate of fresh island fish that was caught offshore that morning. Satisfy your sweet tooth at one of Maui`s bakeries, or perhaps some shave ice. Maui is sure to offer a wide range of global cultures whenever you sit down to dine.

From Lahaina to Hana, you never know what special treasures you`ll discover on Maui. Overlooking the emerald waters of Kaanapali Beach, the Whalers Village shopping center has a range of shopping gems, from Kate Spade and Oakley to local shops with Hawaiian shirts and other aloha wear.

Keep your camera ready: in Hawaii, breathtaking sights await you around every turn. Here, just about every byway is scenic, and each overlook offers a new Instagram-ready vista. From hidden sea caves along the Napali Coast to state parks that let you walk in the footsteps of Hawaiian royalty - not to mention our hundreds of miles of sun-kissed beaches - we invite you to explore Hawaii`s magnificent scenery.

The diverse culture of Hawaii is expressed in (among other things) language, music, art, theater, dance, film, cuisine and a multitude of festivals. At the core of each is the spirit of aloha, in the fluid arc of a hula dancer`s hands or in the soft rhythm of a slack-key guitar. The "Aloha Spirit" is the coordination of mind and heart within each person. It brings each person to the self. Each person must think and emote good feelings to others. In the contemplation and presence of life force.

Explore Hawaii`s living museums and learn about the rich culture and history of the islands. Discover artifacts and artwork from Hawaii`s past from the first Polynesian settlers to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Or browse modern art galleries to see some of Hawaii`s - and the Pacific`s - best contemporary art.