Makawao Neighborhood Overview
Rodeo Boots, Art Walks, Komoda Stick Donuts
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🧭Generally defined as the area: Baldwin Avenue and Paia flats to the north, Haleakala Highway and Pukalani to the west, Haliimaile pineapple fields and Kalialinui Gulch to the east, Olinda Road, Makawao Forest Reserve, and Haleakala ranchland to the south.
📌Well known for: Paniolo history, glassblowing, rodeo days, and guava malasadas.
👕You can spot a Makawao local by: Dusty boots, gallery tote, truck smells like fresh eucalyptus.
👍Locals live here because: Cooler temps, horse ranches, slower mornings, louder roosters.
👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Foggy afternoons, long drives, roving chickens stealing croissants.
✨The general vibe is: Cowboy artsy, breezy upcountry charm.
Paniolo art lovers chasing cool mountain breezes.
