Waiʻānapanapa State Park
Under $25A coastal state park on East Maui with lava-rock shoreline, a black sand beach, and a historic trail toward Hana.

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Hawaiian botanical garden on Maui's rugged Hāna coast, home of the Piʻilanihale Heiau.
650 Ulaino Rd, Hāna, HI · Hāna, HI
Kahanu Garden sits on the Hāna coast of Maui and is run by the National Tropical Botanical Garden. It is the site of Piʻilanihale Heiau and focuses on plants and cultural heritage tied to Hawaiian life. Visitors can take a self-guided walk or join a guided tour. The garden is one of five gardens operated by the nonprofit, and it lies near the Hana Highway.
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