North Shore – Upcountry Maui
North Shore – Upcountry Maui
North Shore
Residents and visitors are drawn to the unique small-town lifestyle across the state of Hawaii. Our unique geography and topography, in addition to our plantation past, precipitated the establishment of many small municipalities circling our beautiful islands. As sugar mills and pineapple plantations sprouted up across the state, plantation workers came from around the world to work here. Often they lived in plantation camps – and towns often grew up around or near these pockets of plantation and sugar mill workers.
With the decline of these industries, plantation life left behind a legacy of captivating little towns and villages, many not more than a single road pass-thru that provide amenities and gathering places for nearby residents. Many of today’s small-town main streets feature Old-West style building facades, often painted in brightly contrasting or pastel colors. Maui’s North Shore is not unlike the rest of Hawaii – punctuated by small-town gems bursting with local culture and abundant charm. They serve as centers of gravity for local residents to get together, talk story and share some local food. Here are a few of our faves on Maui’s sunny North Shore.