Hawaii Cruise Vlog | Maui and the (Partial) Road to Hana.

Kahului gives you a second day in Maui, and there's a reasonable case for using it differently to the first. We hired a car and headed east — not all the way to Hana, which is a long drive for a port day, but far enough to get a proper feel for what makes this coastline worth the journey. The first stop was Baldwin Beach, a long, unhurried stretch of sand just outside Paia. It's the kind of place that doesn't ask anything of you — a good spot to ease into the morning before the road gets winding. Paia itself is a small town that repays a slow wander. It has a slightly eclectic character — surf shops alongside galleries and decent coffee — and it's noticeably more relaxed than you might expect given how close it sits to the main tourist trail. Ho'okipa Lookout comes a little further along, and it earns its reputation. The view down to the beach is genuinely striking, particularly if the wind is up and the surfers are out. It's a short stop, but a worthwhile one. Twin Falls rounds out the inland stretch well. The walk in is manageable, the falls themselves are pleasant, and it's a good place to stretch your legs before turning back. If you're pressed for time, the first falls are close to the trailhead — you don't have to go deep to get something from it. We were back on board in good time for dinner at Cagney's, which felt like a fitting way to close the day. A quiet table, a proper meal — the road to Hana has a way of making you appreciate sitting still.