Sport & Outdoor
IconicRoad to Hana
FreeDrive a winding Maui coast highway of one-lane bridges, rainforest, waterfalls and sea views that ends in the town of Hana.
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AttractionsFamily FavoriteRainy-Day Pick
Maui Ocean Center
192 Māʻalaea Rd · Wailuku, HI
Why you should go…
Maui Ocean Center is an aquarium in Māʻalaea that showcases Hawaiʻi's marine life. The Living Reef holds more than 40 Hawaiian coral species, Turtle Lagoon shows green sea turtles, and in the Open Ocean exhibit sharks and rays pass overhead as you walk through a 53-foot acrylic tunnel. General admission also covers the Humpbacks of Hawaiʻi 3D Sphere and daily naturalist talks. Plan on about two hours.
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- #maui with kids
Good to know
General attractions guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Book the time slot, not just the ticket
Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.
Grab the daily schedule on arrival
Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.
The first hour is the quietest
Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.
Budget past the ticket price
Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.
What's around here?
The closest stops to Maui Ocean Center, ordered by straight-line distance.
