Keanae Lookout

Today on the Road to Hana we saw Twin Falls and Ke'anae. That's it. Falls for him, Ke'anae for me. I first came to the Ke'anae Peninsula in 2019 and it has been my screensaver/wallpaper ever since. Every spot on Maui is wonderful for a different reason but if I had to chose one just one that I could return to. It would be this. Those who get to live here are so lucky and I am so grateful that they don't put something up to block the gawkers like me out. The way the brilliant blue churns and makes whites when it hits the black is mesmerizing. The breeze it creates that moves the feathery pines makes you smile just thinking about it. When I look at that picture from 6 years ago I can still hear the boom of that wave hitting the rock and remember that that mist wasn't just there it stretched out and made it look magical when you saw it from up above. We got the chairs out. He took a nap and I sat there watching the waves, the mist, the trees, and all the people coming and going, being completely thankful that I was given the opportunity to see this place again. The only bad thing about this place is that you have to drive so far up Hana to see it but then again, maybe it's not such a bad thing.

This is a gorgeous piece of real estate! If you are headed to Hana, I'd definitely recommend stopping here. The narrow road leads to a dead end, but there's lots of open space to park and enjoy the views. Though there are no shops, restaurants, snack stands, or even a sandy beach, it's the heavenly coastal scenery and natural beauty that you need to experience. The peninsula is dotted with a few private homes, taro patches, a church, and open fields. TIP: Respect the privacy of the residents and their peaceful surroundings. Also, the taro patches are on private land so don't just walk through them. Be sure to check out Aunty Sandy's (a banana bread stand). There is a nice photo op of the peninsula from Hana Highway above, with safe and paved parking. OVERALL: It's a great place to relax, take pics, and picnic.

This is an amazing spot with tons of lava rocks in unique shapes and sizes, perfect for taking incredible photos with the waves crashing in the background. There's a huge grassy field, clean public restrooms, and a spacious parking lot. It's a fantastic place to stop and stretch your legs on your way to Hana!

Perfect spot to stop and enjoy the waves and the beautiful blue ocean water against the black lava rock. There’s plenty of parking along the road side, make sure you drive slow through the town. Be mindful of the locals and please be quiet. Don’t make lots of noise. This is a rocky beach. There are some places to sit and enjoy a picnic or just the views.The waves are big and the ocean is strong. I wouldn’t recommend swimming here.

Great pit stop along the road to Hana with public bathrooms and water views. Also close to Aunt Sandy's Banana Bread stand which we did not partake.

Ok do this! The views are stunning and it’s well worth the stop! Bring some good shoes so you can go climb around the rocks and get good pictures.

This is a most stop on the road to Hana. So different than other places on Maui. Watching the turquoise water crash against the black lava rock is breath taking. I could spend hours there.

This was a beautiful place to stop and take pictures. We fell in love with the scenery, the sound of the waves, and the atmosphere.