Makawao and Paia , Makawao And Paia, Travel Guide

Coming down from Haleakala, Hwy-365 leads north to two laid-back little country towns, populated mainly by old Californian hippies: MAKAWAO , five miles up from the ocean, and PAIA , Maui's first plantation town, near the great windsurfing beach of Hookipa . In the center of Makawao, the friendly Italian restaurant Casanova's , 1188 Makawao Ave (tel 808/572-0220), puts on live music at night, courtesy of the local community of rock exiles. Fresh fish is the specialty in Paia, at Paia Fishmarket , 101 Hana Hwy (tel 808/579-8030), and the more expensive but greatly recommended Mama's , 799 Poho Place (tel 808/579-8488), set next to the sea a mile along the Hana Highway. Vegetarians will be glad of the top-quality food at Vegan , 115 Baldwin Ave, Paia (closed Mon; tel 808/579-9144).