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business and commercial hub, Central Maui has an underlying charm and a lot of history
that stretches beyond the big-box stores and dozens of traffic lights.
Although the backdrop of the verdant mountains and the turquoise water along the
shoreline creates a tranquil scene, Central Maui is anything but passive. Kahului's Kanaha
Beach Park is home to some of the world's best windsurfing and is one of the beaches
where kitesurfing was born. If your idea of a day at the beach involves coconut oil and a
gossip magazine, you're better off elsewhere. If you want to put your finger on the pulse
of the local water sports scene and are looking to step outside of “resort Maui,” this is the
place.
Wailuku, just beneath the mist-shrouded cliffs of 'Iao Valley, is in the midst of a renais-
sance. The culinary scene takes its influence from everything from Filipino to German
sources. And even among the residential sprawl, there are still rugged hiking trails, ancient
heiau, and long, sandy beaches perfect for taking a stroll.
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