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Matt Rott
Hawaii Local Expert

Last Modified: January 8, 2026

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Haiku Neighborhood Overview

Rain-Kissed Jungle, Jaws, Off-Grid Glow

🧭Bordered by: Maliko Gulch and Paia to the west, the cliffy Peahi coast and Pacific Ocean to the north, Hoolawa and Waipio gulches toward Kailua to the east, lower Haleakala slopes along Kaupakalua Road and Kokomo Road to the south, straddling Hana Highway mile markers 10 through 15.

📌Well known for: Rain-soaked jungle, starfruit trees, and the waves at Jaws.

👕You can spot a Haiku local by: Muddy Tacoma, Machete in truck, big-wave gun, incense, and papaya bribes.

👍Locals live here because: Acreage, fruit trees, quiet nights, and Peahi proximity.

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Rain mold, roosters at 3 a.m., potholes, and sluggish Internet.

The overall feel is: Lush jungle meets surf grit.

Fern-loving introverts with bananas for neighbors.

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Moving to Haiku - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Maui or deciding which part of the island fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Maui guide for the big-picture view — or compare Haiku against other parts of the island in our Maui neighborhood guide.