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Originally Posted by tiger_handheld
Is the Road to Hana even worth it? Read it was pretty bleh from multiple sites. Apparently it's better to visit view spots of interest rather than the whole spot.
Any good areas to stay? we are looking at airbnb - any recommendations on airbnb/vrbo/etc?
Any good car rentals? So far I found ford focus for Cad $300 (all in, 8 days)
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It really depends on what you'd like to do. At first I didn't think that the road would've been worth it, but with the app I mentioned it was like having my own tour guide in the car. If you do it, leave as early as possible and bring bug spray.
Last year we actually drove the road twice in the same trip because the first time we left after lunch and stopped by multiple landmarks-- by the time we reached Hana, it was already dark.
Notable stops on the road:
-Wai'anapanapa State Park (black sand beach)
-Kaihalulu Bay (red sand beach). This beach has a nice little private bay you can "hike" to that's worth the visit while you're there
-Pools of ‘Ohe’o (aka Seven Sacred Pools). This would be near the end of your trip to Hana. Not really worth it depending on if there's water in these pools, but if you plan to go to Haleakala while you're on Maui, you would only have to pay once to visit both places.
-Island Style Tacos stand. Eat the goddamn Kalua Pig bowl!
-Garden of Eden (not free). If you're a Jurassic park fan, of if you have a botany fetish, go here. If not, just avoid this place.