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

Baldwin Beach Park and much of the surrounding land used to be owned by Maui’s Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company, or HC&S, ...

Cars make their way along Hana Highway through Paia town in July 2010. Property crimes and vagrancy are a growing concern in the community dependent on visitor spending. • The Maui News file ...

Musicians and others gather for an event on beachfront property at 49 and 65 Hana Highway in Paia in April. The photo is among exhibits included in a Maui County lawsuit against the property ...

From Paia’s perch on Maui’s north coast, you can make straightforward highway jaunts to gorgeous beaches and intriguing towns. But since it’s not too far from the neighborhood, head to ...