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Matt Rott
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Last Modified: January 8, 2026

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Nahiku Neighborhood Overview

Rain-Jungle Vibes, MM29 Coco Candy, Sea Spray

29of 32 Maui Neighborhoods

🧭Generally defined as the area: Hana Highway mile markers 24 to 29, mauka to the Koolau Forest Reserve ridgeline, makai down Nahiku Road to Nahiku Landing and sea cliffs, west at Hanawi Stream and Puaa Kaa State Wayside, east around Makapipi Stream and the Nahiku Marketplace.

📌Best known for: Rainbow eucalyptus, hidden waterfalls, soggy slippers.

👕You'll fit in if: You bring a machete, an affinity for mud, and lots of patience.

👍Move here for: Rainforest privacy and cliffy ocean drama.

👎The downside to Nahiku is: Rain, mold, mosquitoes, and rutty roads.

✨The general vibe is: Green hush with surf thunder.

Mossy jungle hermits and waterfall-chasing romantics.

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