This midsize aquarium showcases Hawaii鈥檚 dazzling marine life, including species found nowhere else. The floor plan takes you on an ocean journey, beginning with nearshore reefs teeming with colorful tropical fish and ending with deep-ocean life. The grand finale is a 54ft acrylic tunnel that leads you through a large tank as sharks and rays glide by. Behind-the-scenes tours available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Audioguides $3.
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If you鈥檝e seen just one photograph of Maui's lush interior, odds are it was of the magnificently phallic 2250ft 驶Iao Needle, the green pinnacle that鈥
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Home to West Maui鈥檚 liveliest beach scene, this gorgeous stretch unfurls alongside Ka驶anapali鈥檚 resort hotels, linking the Hyatt Regency Maui with the鈥
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The island's main beach is kept looking beautiful, with manicured lawns and clean restrooms, thanks to Pulama Lana鈥榠鈥榮 legion of groundskeepers鈥
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From break of day to twilight, this sparkling stretch of sand is a showstopper. Extending from south Kihei to Wailea鈥檚 Mokapu Beach, Keawakapu is set back鈥
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For a long day on the beach, it鈥檚 hard to beat this crescent-shaped strip at the southwestern tip of Kapalua. Snorkel in the morning, grab lunch at the鈥
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Tucked in the shadows of the iconic banyan tree, Lahaina鈥檚 1859 courthouse is a repository of history and art. Its location beside the harbor is no鈥
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'Ili'ili'opae Heiau is Moloka'i's biggest and best-known heiau, and is thought to be the second largest in Hawaii. It also might possibly be the oldest鈥
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Where the road ends at the east of the island you'll find gorgeous Halawa Beach, clasped by verdant tropical hills. It was a favored surfing spot for鈥
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This cliffside perch overlooks Ma驶alaea Bay, which is a favored nursing ground for humpback whales. Pull over in winter to watch their annual time here鈥
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Ma驶alaea Bay is fronted by a 3-mile stretch of sand running from Ma驶alaea Harbor south to Kihei. Access is from several places along N Kihei Rd, including鈥
3. Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge
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A bird-watcher's oasis, this refuge harbors native waterbirds year-round, and hosts migratory ducks (October to April) and hawksbill and Hawaiian sea鈥
4. P膩palaua State Wayside Park
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This beachside county park isn't as stunning its neighbors, but you will find picnic tables, barbecue grills and portable toilets here. It also has a鈥
5. Mai Poina 驶Oe Ia驶u Beach Park
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This long sandy beach at the northern end of Kihei is a popular morning launch for outrigger canoes and kayaks. After the wind picks up in the afternoon,鈥
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This longstanding tourist attraction is a cross between a farm, a dining destination and a botanical garden. The large gift shop stocks art, aloha wear,鈥
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In ancient Hawaii, coastal fishponds were built to provide a ready source of fish for royal families. The most intact fishpond remaining on Maui is the 3鈥
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This compact park beside the headquarters for the Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is a nice spot for families with younger kids. A grassy lawn is鈥