Maui leaves an indelible mark on every visitor. It’s a place of staggering beauty – endless beaches, world class surfing at every turn, and the most stunning sunsets we’ve seen anywhere in the world.
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Here, our favorite 20 shots from our favorite Hawaiian island. Enjoy!
#1: Sunset Falls on a Shuttered Lifeguard Shack
© Mike Richard
#2: (Another) Sunrise Atop Haleakala (“House of the Sun”)
© Mike Richard
Without a doubt, the most beautiful sunrise I’ve ever seen. If this is the only thing you see in Hawaii, it’ll be worth the trip.
#3: Sunrise on the Road to Hana
© paul bica
#4: Can o’ Spam-Flavored Macadamia Nuts
© Mike Richard
#5: Standing Above the Clouds
© ewen and donabel
#6: Self-serve Fruit Stand Along the Road to Hana
© Mike Richard
#7: Under Maui Moonlight
© Mike McCune
#8: Searching for the Perfect Wave at Ho’okipa Beach Park
© Mike Richard
#9: Witnessing the Predawn at 10,000 Feet
© paul bica
#10: Steady Beach Cairns Along Maui’s Road to Hana
© Mike Richard
#11: Overgrowth
© Mike Richard
#12: Another Stunning Sunset from West Maui
© Mike Richard
#13: Natural Textures of Hawaii
© Mike Richard
#14: Roadside Artwork Along the Road to Hana
© Mike Richard
#15: Crashing Surf Along the Road to Hana
© Mike Richard
#16: Prepping to Sunset Paddleboard Sugar Beach
© Angelo DeSantis
#17: Brilliant Sunrise Atop Haleakala
© Mike Richard
#18: Into the Wall of Tears
© Steve Jurvetson
#19: Playing in the Light at Makena Beach
© Lance Shields
#20: Lone Sailboat on Open Water
© Mike Richard