What is the most scenic road in Hawaii?

Maui's Road to Hana is perhaps the most popular scenic drive on the island – and possibly all of Hawai?i. This infamous 64.4-mile highway stretches from Kahului to Hana is popular not for the destination – Hana Town – but for the incredible journey it takes to get there.



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The famed Road to Hana, also known as the Hana Highway or the Hana Millennium Legacy Trail is a 45 mile stretch of road that meanders its way through more than 600 winding curves, crosses 59 historic bridges, and treats you to panoramic views of the Pacific, cascading waterfalls, lush tropical rainforest, deep gorges, ...

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The Road to Hana is revered, not only as the premier road trip in Hawai?i but as one of the best drives across the United States. It's a 65 mile highway leading to and from the town of Hana, an outpost on the far north-east of the island.

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The southeastern shores of Oahu pack quite the scenic punch. Travel along Interstate H-1 to the start of the Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) and take in the surrounding beauty. Make your first stop in Hanauma Bay, home to a nature preserve and underwater marine park popular for snorkelers.

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Most people refer to it as “Stairway to Heaven” but the official name, the one you'll find on the trail head sign, is Haiku Stairs (or HaÊ»ikÅ« Stairs). It's a steel staircase made up of 4000 steps that ascends a ridge up from the Valley of Haiku near Kaneohe.

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Oahu is the most visited of all the Hawaiian islands, at nearly 4.7 million visitors annually. Oahu is primarily defined by the state capital of Honolulu, as well as Pearl Harbor and the famous beach known as Waikiki. These areas attract tourists by the thousands daily.

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This road is called Highway 340, but keeps its name of Kahekili Highway. It is this 13 km stretch that is known to be dangerous.

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The Scenery Is Incredible There's really just one reason to take the Road to Hana: the spectacular scenery. A few of the must-see sights include the Garden of Eden Arboretum, the Hana Lava Tube, the Keanae Peninsula, Waianapanapa State Park, Hana Bay Beach Park, Hamoa Beach, Oheo Gulch, and the black sand beaches.

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H-3 was originally envisioned as a six-lane highway through the Moanalua Valley at a cost of $250 million. Some 37 years later, the highway was completed through the Halawa Valley at a cost of $1.3 billion.

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If you're wondering whether 7 days is too long to stay in Oahu, I can say from first hand experience that it's not- in my opinion, it's actually the perfect amount of time to see some of the best highlights the island has to offer.

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The recommended number of days to spend on Oahu is at least four, with 5-7 days ideal for maximizing your experience on the island. This will give you enough time to visit famous attractions like Pearl Harbor and Diamond Head while allowing some downtime at the beach or spa.

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Foreign visitors to Hawaii can drive a car with an International Driver's License (without an additional International Driver's Permit) as long as it's valid in the home country and is written in English. Learner or provisional permits are not accepted.

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25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World
  • Saud Beach, Philippines.
  • Elafonissi Beach, Greece.
  • Nungwi Beach, Tanzania.
  • Hanalei Bay, Hawaii.
  • Copacabana, Brazil.
  • Cape Le Grand National Park, Australia.
  • Grayton Beach, Florida.
  • Sotavento Beach, Spain.


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Well, you choose the route, you can linger as long as you want, and you can eat and shop along the way. The island of O?ahu is just the right size for taking a drive. It's large enough that you will not run out of things to do and sights to see yet small enough that you can complete the drive in one day.

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The most famous Maui road trip, the Hana Highway stretches 52 miles from just east of the airport to the village of Hana (population 782). Known for its ocean views and roadside waterfalls, the road is also notorious for its 59 bridges, most of them single-lane, and a mind-boggling 620 curves.

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