- The list below includes 178 free or cheap things to do in or near Makawao, Hawaii, including 65 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Snorkeling, Hiking Trails and Ziplines.
- From Makawao Forest Reserve to Maui Hiking Safaris, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Makawao and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wailuku, Kula, Hana and Wailea.
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Makena's Oneloa Beach is the perfect destination for those who wish to avoid Hawaii's more crowded beaches. It is open throughout the year and is prone to extremely high winds in the afternoon and early evening hours.
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A peaceful quarter mile sandy waterfront, Oneloa Beach is a local favorite for residents. The uncrowded shores looks upon a shallow reef where visitors can snorkel among wildlife or they can dive from cliffs into deep water.
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Maria Souza's Stand Up Paddle School specializes in lessons on how to stand up paddle surf. Stand up paddle surfing is a fast growing sport which combines paddling and surfing into one.
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Kahanu Garden is located in one of Hawaii's largest hala forests, and showcases an impressive variety of Pacific Island plants, including the largest collection of breadfruit in the world. Visit Pi`ilanihale, a huge lava-rock Polynesian worship site, and now a National Historic Landmark.
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Ahihi Bay is a great spot for a day on the water. Visitors can go kayaking, snorkeling, or SCUBA diving, or simply relax and enjoy the view and maybe spot a green sea turtle or an eagle ray.
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Hana Maui Botanical Gardens offers a self-guided walking tour across 10-acres, with a focus on native and non-native flower and fruit species. A hand-drawn map and guide book explains each plant's uses in historical Hawaiian culture.
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Hana Lava Tubes offer self guided tours to an underground lavascape which can be explored through a cinder trail. There is also a red ti botanical garden maze within the premises.
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A scenic park overlooking Kipahulu Point, Kipahulu Point Park offers some remarkable vistas and welcoming picnic areas. The park is fairly minimalist, though, so visitors should not expect restroom facilities.
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An outdoor market, Hana Fresh Farmers Market offers both organic fruits and vegetables from the adjacent farm, and baked and prepared goods including a variety of breakfast options, coffee, baked goods and salads. Proceeds benefit the community Hana Health organization.
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Famed American pilot Charles Lindbergh is bured on Maui. Visitors to the Charles Lindbergh Grave pay their last respects to this pioneer of aviation and learn about his life in nearby Hana.