Paia Travel Guide

  Standard Room with Queen Size Bed
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  • Standard Room with Queen Size Bed
      Standard Room with Queen Size Bed
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  • Stand Up Paddling in the Bay
      Stand Up Paddling in the Bay
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  • Beach just steps away from Paia Inn
      Beach just steps away from Paia Inn
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Things to Do  

The Beach

The Beach, Paia

 CaliHopkins Says:  Check out the beach in Paia ~ well worth the time 

Hotels  

Paia Inn Hotel

 1 Review and 382 Opinions  My stay was wonderful. The Paia Inn has plenty of amenities you would associate with big tourist... 

Restaurants  

Mama's Fish House: You have to experience it

Mama's Fish House: You have to experience it, Paia

 destinycm Says:

Paia Fish Market: No frills, just good fish

Paia Fish Market: No frills, just good fish, Paia

 GrandBrady Says:  The place is a walk-in order at the counter and eat on picnic tables with lots of local flavor. We like the Ono fish lunch because it always fresh and tasty. 

Flatbread Co.: Not your ordinary pizza.

Flatbread Co.: Not your ordinary pizza., Paia

 kcbrit Says:  Unusual combo flatbread pizas cooked right in the middle of the restaurant in a big oven. Great taste using local produce. Goat cheese pizza 

Mama's Fish House; Nick's Fish Market; Leilanis...: The dream restaurants

Mama's Fish House; Nick's Fish Market; Leilanis...: The dream restaurants, Paia

 NadiaZ Says:  Ambience and food Seared ahi 

Lots of vegetarian and...

Lots of vegetarian and..., Paia

 bdschobel Says:  Lots of vegetarian and natural-food places. Very funky. 

Transportation  

Drive.

Drive., Paia

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Warnings Or Dangers  

Drug Activity

Drug Activity, Paia

 kcbrit Says:  I witnessed what appeared to be drug activity on a few occasions in the downtown area with people buying and selling drugs quite openly. I was disappointed not to see any cops there but I guess they don't consider it as much a prority as in the touristy south coast of Maui.... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Paia itself is 'off the beaten...

Paia itself is 'off the beaten..., Paia

 bdschobel Says:  Paia itself is 'off the beaten path'! Most people who notice it at all are just passing through on the way to Haleakala Volcano. But it's worth a visit. 

The Place

Plan a Paia vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Paia locals

Experience Paia
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The People

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 Paia itself is 'off the beaten path'! Most people who notice it at all are just passing through on the way to Haleakala Volcano. But it's worth a visit. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi, This is my first time to Hawaii and I am wondering is the North Shore of Maui very different from the more common areas... 

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A: Pa`ia is not exactly centrally located. But Maui is not that big an island that it will make too big a difference. Just get in the car and go. The restaurant choices... 

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Top Paia Writers

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Maui's best

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Paia. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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bdschobel's new Paia Page

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 Paia is a small town on the north coast of the eastern "lobe" of Maui. It's a sort of counter-culture headquarters. 

3

Top 10 Small Town

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 What can I say about this place? Fell in love with it the first day of my trip there. This is not your regular vacation resort. In fact I would say it is quite the opposite and life takes place in the... 

4

I love this town

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 Yes, its quirky and yes, it has some....colorful people, but I absolutely loved this town. :) You can visit it on your way to the Road To Hana and the beach here is awesome. They have windsurfing and... 

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Paia from an expert

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 Paia is a cute little town with a few shops and some good views. If you are going to Hana, you will have to go past Ho'okipa Park, a popular surfing spot for locals. If you want, you can go down the... 

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