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Paia, Hawaii

Paia is a census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii, on the northern coast of the island of Maui. It wasn’t that long ago that Paia was a place whose best days seemed to have passed it by…How times have changed.

The quaint little town of about 3,000 residents on Maui’s north shore — once best known for being the last stop on the way to the road to Hana — is now generally regarded as the hippest place on the Valley Isle.

Address: Paia Hawaii
Population 2,561
Settled In: 1896
Climate: typically varies from 64°F to 87°F and is rarely below 58°F or above 89°F.
Median Home Price: $786,400
County: Maui

Did you know: If you’re heading Hana, Paia is the last town you’ll be passing by.

WHY YOU NEED TO SEE IT

  • Paia is Maui’s most walkable neighborhood, and one of the most walkable neighborhoods in all of Hawaii.

  • Go to Paia Fish Market. The Paia Fish Market has been a community staple since 1989. The casual spot is considered to have the best seafood in Hawaii, serving affordable and fresh fish daily.

  • Baldwin Beach Park is about two miles west of Paia town. Known for its bodysurfing and bodyboarding, Baldwin Beach Park has wide-open sandy shores to relax and unwind.

  • Drive to Hana. The Road to Hana is the crown-jewel of Hawaii driving tours. Lush rainforest, dramatic and rugged ocean vistas, countless waterfalls and pools.