Pookela Paradise Guidebook
Food Scene
Good food, good music
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casanova Italian Restaurant and Deli
1188 Makawao AveGood food, good music
Polli's Mexican Restaurant
1202 Makawao AveGreat Mexican
Great morning hang out spot for a cup of coffee and social time. Also great for internet cafe since it has free wi-fi. Nice indoor space but also has has a great outdoor patio adjacent to it. Just a short (around 7 minutes) walk from Pookela Paradise.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sip Me
3671 Baldwin AveGreat morning hang out spot for a cup of coffee and social time. Also great for internet cafe since it has free wi-fi. Nice indoor space but also has has a great outdoor patio adjacent to it. Just a short (around 7 minutes) walk from Pookela Paradise.
Very convenient local store where you can buy "odds and ends", kombucha on tap, and deli items.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rodeo General Store
3661 Baldwin AveVery convenient local store where you can buy "odds and ends", kombucha on tap, and deli items.
Large grocery store, open 24 hours. About 10 minutes away in Pukalani.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Foodland
55 Pukalani StLarge grocery store, open 24 hours. About 10 minutes away in Pukalani.
Starbucks
55 Pukalani StLocated in Pukalani, about 10 minutes away.
Lots of healthy food options, including vegan and vegetarian. Kombucha on tap.
Farmacy Health Bar Pukalani
55 Pukalani StLots of healthy food options, including vegan and vegetarian. Kombucha on tap.
All raw vegan food options. Many varieties of their kombucha on tap. Get there early if you plan to eat as the kitchen usually closes at 5pm.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maui Kombucha
810 Haiku RdAll raw vegan food options. Many varieties of their kombucha on tap. Get there early if you plan to eat as the kitchen usually closes at 5pm.
Local place in Paia where you can catch some live music. Also open for dinning during the day.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Charley's Restaurant & Saloon
142 Hana HwyLocal place in Paia where you can catch some live music. Also open for dinning during the day.
Trendy local health oriented grocery store down in Paia, about 10 minutes drive from Pookela Paradise. Parking is difficult to find unless you use a paid lot.
165 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mana Foods
49 Baldwin AveTrendy local health oriented grocery store down in Paia, about 10 minutes drive from Pookela Paradise. Parking is difficult to find unless you use a paid lot.
Farmer's market right in Makawao, just five minute walk from Pookela Paradise!
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Upcountry Farmer's Market
55 Kiopaa StFarmer's market right in Makawao, just five minute walk from Pookela Paradise!
Activities
Just a short (about five minutes) walk down to this fantastic yoga studio with a wide array of classes and great instructors.
Mangala Yoga - Maui, Hawaii
1170 Makawao AveJust a short (about five minutes) walk down to this fantastic yoga studio with a wide array of classes and great instructors.
Local bike rental shop. Very convenient if you wish to rent a mountain bike for the Makawao Forest or Skyline Trail up on Haleakala. They also rent road bikes for some of the fantastic Upcountry rides as well as the famous Hana Highway.
Krank Cycles
1120 Makawao AveLocal bike rental shop. Very convenient if you wish to rent a mountain bike for the Makawao Forest or Skyline Trail up on Haleakala. They also rent road bikes for some of the fantastic Upcountry rides as well as the famous Hana Highway.
FuzionFit Inc
810 Kokomo RdLocal gym with lots of classes including yoga.
Fantastic yoga studio. Also offers massage, acupuncture, and other wellness services.
Maha Yoga & Wellness Center
24 Luna LnFantastic yoga studio. Also offers massage, acupuncture, and other wellness services.
Neighborhoods
Take a gorgeous upcountry drive. Pookela Paradise is perfectly located to tour this area! Cyclists can bike directly from the house!
Ulupalakua Road
Ulupalakua RoadTake a gorgeous upcountry drive. Pookela Paradise is perfectly located to tour this area! Cyclists can bike directly from the house!
Sightseeing
The famous Hana Highway is truly a must see while you are here. An Pookela Paradise is only about 15 minutes from Twin Falls, where the awesomeness begins!
Hana Highway
Hana HighwayThe famous Hana Highway is truly a must see while you are here. An Pookela Paradise is only about 15 minutes from Twin Falls, where the awesomeness begins!
Haleakala National Park needs no introduction. A fantastic place for short hikes, long hikes, sight seeing with the family, or even a downhill mountain bike ride (as show in the photo here). Pookela Paradise is perfectly located with only a 35 minute drive to the park gate.
249 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Haleakalā National Park
Haleakala National Park needs no introduction. A fantastic place for short hikes, long hikes, sight seeing with the family, or even a downhill mountain bike ride (as show in the photo here). Pookela Paradise is perfectly located with only a 35 minute drive to the park gate.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Rental car recommended.
Although it's only a short walk to Makawao Town (around five minutes), you will need a rental car to get to the beaches as well as the major grocery stores and restaurants.
No te pierdas
The Saturday Farmer's Market is a must!
Have a look on the "Food Scene" section for details. It's from 7am to 11am in Kula.
Formas de ahorrar
Do your major shop at Costco.
The local Costco down in Kahului offers great pricing on any items you may need in larger quantities or for longer stays.
Qué debes empacar
Consider packing some warm clothing for Haleakala.
It's colder up there they you think! Especially if it happens to be a windy or rainy day.
Frases útiles
Howizit?
Local slang for "how are you", "hello", etc.
Frases útiles
Shaka Brah
Local slang for "right on", "good going", etc.