Maalaea Bay

Located in central Maui, Maalaea is best known for its harbor, one of the windiest in the world, and a popular departure point for several ocean activities, as well as the magnificent Maui Ocean Center, Hawaii’s largest aquarium. While most visitors aren’t likely to spend an entire day here, we highly recommend a visit to learn more about Maui’s unique marine life, grab a bite to eat, depart for an exciting day on the ocean, and during winter months, even whale watch from shore! Visitors will find Maalaea to be 'off the beaten path,' quiet and away from the rest of the resort crazy found in Wailea and Ka'anapali, and a relaxing beach-going/snorkel location.