Maui
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Maui

Maui, Hawaii

The Valley Isle

About this city

Also known as: The Valley Isle

Maui, famously dubbed the Valley Isle, is the second-largest Hawaiian island, globally celebrated for its world-class beaches, dramatic microclimates, and unparalleled whale-watching waters. The island's geography consists of two massive volcanic shield ranges joined by a low, fertile central isthmus that creates its signature valleys. Maui expertly blends ultra-luxury coastal resort enclaves with rugged, historic whaling villages and epic, winding coastal highway engineering marvels.

Location & Administrative

County
Maui
Time Zone
HST
State Code
HI

Transportation & Accessibility

Nearest Airports
OGGJHM
Getting Around
Car Required

Weather & Timing

Best Months
JanFebMarAprMayJunSepOctNov
Average Temperature
Peak Season
Whale Watching SeasonBeach Season
Off Season
Hurricane SeasonHumid Season

Economics & Local Vibe

Population
Metro area 164.0K
Sales Tax
4.5%
Key Industries
Luxury Hospitality and RecreationMarine Eco-TourismAerospace and Astrophysics

Practical Tourism Metadata

Suggested stay: 4–6 days

Drive the winding and legendary Road to Hana, watch a spectacular sunrise from the high-altitude summit of Haleakala National Park, and board a winter boat cruise to see migrating humpback whales.

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