Verdant valleys, crashing surf and great bites abound on Maui’s north coast, where the towns of Paia and Wailuku beckon.

Strung along Maui's wild and windy North Shore, Paia, Hawaii, is the first town on ... promised on the 64-mile drive, the petite surf town's charms deserve more than just a pit stop.

The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo Beachgoers ... “Now that there is surf, there is no parking at Paia Bay except for the small little lot inside,” said Jeff, who would only give his ...

From Paia’s perch on Maui’s north coast ... Maui’s Kapalua Coastal Trail offers views of lapping waves and crashing surf in coves and on lava outcrops. (Courtesy Alice Bourget) The Kapalua ...