Maui Overview

Nicknamed the Valley Isle, Maui is defined by the West Maui Mountains and the massive Haleakal? volcano, with resort areas, small towns, and fertile plains between.

Culture

Maui’s sense of place blends Native Hawaiian traditions with maritime and plantation history, contemporary arts, and culinary innovation. Whale season brings humpback sightings along the ?Au?au Channel each winter.

Education

UH Maui College anchors higher education and workforce programs on the island, complemented by public and charter K–12 schools.

Economy of Maui

Tourism and hospitality drive the economy alongside agriculture, construction, retail, ocean activities, and emerging clean?energy and tech services.

Business Sectors

Visitor industry; ocean recreation; agriculture and specialty crops; construction and trades; renewable energy; creative and film services.

Tourism

Sunrise and stargazing atop Haleakal?, scenic coastal drives, beaches, and marine wildlife are signature experiences.

Popular Tourist Attractions

Haleakal? National Park; the Road to H?na and H?na Highway waterfalls; ??ao Valley State Monument; Molokini Crater snorkeling sites; beaches in K??anapali, N?pili, and Wailea.