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Outdoors Wailuku, Maui

ʻĪao Valley State Monument

An outdoor spot in Wailuku, Maui, budget-friendly ($) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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ʻĪao Valley State Monument in Wailuku, Maui
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Why go

Short paved walk to view the 1,200-ft ʻĪao Needle in a green valley.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Maui, alongside 4 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Kaʻanapali Beach, 10 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Wailuku
Price
$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 5 closest curated picks in Maui, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Kaʻanapali Beach

    Long sandy beach with good snorkeling at Black Rock.

    Outdoors · 10 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Paia Fish Market

    Casual counter for fresh fish plates and tacos in surf-town Paia.

    Food · 11 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Maui Brewing Co. Kihei

    Big brewery taproom and restaurant pouring Bikini Blonde and coconut porter.

    Drinks · 11 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Mama's Fish House

    Oceanfront Kuau restaurant that names the fisherman who caught your fish.

    Food · 12 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Molokini Crater

    Boat snorkel trip to a half-sunken crater with very clear water.

    Activity · 18 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

ʻĪao Valley State Monument is a stop on our Hawaii Paradise route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Maui

3 more curated outdoor spots in Maui. See the full Maui guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Maui run from 67°F in February to 73°F in September; March is usually the wettest month. For ʻĪao Valley State Monument itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Maui from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Maui weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
54 S High St, Wailuku, HI 96793, USA
Coordinates
20.88088, -156.54518
Destination
Maui, Hawaii

ʻĪao Valley State Monument: quick answers

How much time do you need at ʻĪao Valley State Monument?

Plan on about an hour at ʻĪao Valley State Monument. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit ʻĪao Valley State Monument?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Non-resident reservations required; mornings are clearest.

Where is ʻĪao Valley State Monument?

ʻĪao Valley State Monument is at 54 S High St, Wailuku, HI 96793, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include ʻĪao Valley State Monument?

ʻĪao Valley State Monument appears on Hawaii Paradise, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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