This midsize aquarium showcases Hawaii鈥檚 dazzling marine life, including species found nowhere else. The floor plan takes you on an ocean journey, beginning with nearshore reefs teeming with colorful tropical fish and ending with deep-ocean life. The grand finale is a 54ft acrylic tunnel that leads you through a large tank as sharks and rays glide by. Behind-the-scenes tours available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Audioguides $3.
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老澳门六合彩开奖记录's must-see attractions
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From break of day to twilight, this sparkling stretch of sand is a showstopper. Extending from south Kihei to Wailea鈥檚 Mokapu Beach, Keawakapu is set back鈥
17.37 MILES
For a long day on the beach, it鈥檚 hard to beat this crescent-shaped strip at the southwestern tip of Kapalua. Snorkel in the morning, grab lunch at the鈥
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Sunbathe like a celebrity at this sparkling strand, which fronts the swish Grand Wailea and ever-posh Four Seasons resorts and offers a full menu of water鈥
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Got your camera? This beauty takes its name from the triple cascade that flows down a steep rock face on the inland side of the road, 0.5 miles past the鈥
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The crowning glory of Makena State Park, this untouched beach is arguably the finest on Maui. In Hawaiian it鈥檚 called Oneloa, literally 鈥楲ong Sand.鈥 And鈥
Pu驶u驶ula驶ula (Red Hill) Overlook
17.75 MILES
You may find yourself standing above the clouds while exploring Pu驶u驶ula驶ula (10,023ft), Maui鈥檚 highest point. The summit building provides a top-of-the鈥
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If you鈥檝e seen just one photograph of Maui's lush interior, odds are it was of the magnificently phallic 2250ft 驶Iao Needle, the green pinnacle that鈥
14.7 MILES
Home to West Maui鈥檚 liveliest beach scene, this gorgeous stretch unfurls alongside Ka驶anapali鈥檚 resort hotels, linking the Hyatt Regency Maui with the鈥
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This cliffside perch overlooks Ma驶alaea Bay, which is a favored nursing ground for humpback whales. Pull over in winter to watch their annual time here鈥
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Ma驶alaea Bay is fronted by a 3-mile stretch of sand running from Ma驶alaea Harbor south to Kihei. Access is from several places along N Kihei Rd, including鈥
3. Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge
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A bird-watcher's oasis, this refuge harbors native waterbirds year-round, and hosts migratory ducks (October to April) and hawksbill and Hawaiian sea鈥
4. P膩palaua State Wayside Park
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This beachside county park isn't as stunning its neighbors, but you will find picnic tables, barbecue grills and portable toilets here. It also has a鈥
5. Mai Poina 驶Oe Ia驶u Beach Park
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This long sandy beach at the northern end of Kihei is a popular morning launch for outrigger canoes and kayaks. After the wind picks up in the afternoon,鈥
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This longstanding tourist attraction is a cross between a farm, a dining destination and a botanical garden. The large gift shop stocks art, aloha wear,鈥
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In ancient Hawaii, coastal fishponds were built to provide a ready source of fish for royal families. The most intact fishpond remaining on Maui is the 3鈥
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This compact park beside the headquarters for the Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is a nice spot for families with younger kids. A grassy lawn is鈥