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Matt Rott
Hawaii Local Expert

Last Modified: January 8, 2026

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Hana Neighborhood Overview

Black Sand, 620 Curves, No Resorts

🧭Geographically defined by: Waianapanapa State Park to the north, Ka'uiki Head and Hana Bay to the east, Hamoa and Koki beaches to Kipahulu Oheo Gulch to the south, Nahiku, Wailua Valley, and the Ko'olau Forest Reserve ridge to the west.

📌Best known for: Black sand, red sand, waterfall lullabies.

👕You can spot a Hana local by: Lifted truck, hunting dogs, mango breath.

👍Locals live here because: Peace whispers louder than phone notifications.

👎Be prepared for: 620 curves, 59 bridges, patience tests.

The general vibe is: Jungle cozy, ocean boss.

Waterfall-chasing romantics and banana bread zealots.

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Moving to Hana - 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 Hana against other parts of the island in our Maui neighborhood guide.