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Matt Rott
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Last Modified: January 8, 2026

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Ulupalakua Neighborhood Overview

Paniolo Ranch Vibes, MauiWine, and Big Sky

🧭Bordered by: North Keokea and Waipoli Road, the Haleakala forest line below Polipoli to the east, Auwahi Wind Farm, Manawainui Gulch and Piilani Highway 31 to the south, Kula Highway 37 and Thompson Road around MauiWine to the west.

📌Best known for: Paniolo sunsets, jacaranda flurries, and MauiWine tastings.

👕You can spot a Ulupalakua local by: Dusty boots, lifted Tacoma, and a corkscrew on the keychain.

👍Move here for: Ocean panoramas and the smell of guava.

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Long drives and wind that rearranges hair.

The vibe around Ulupalakua is: Ranchy, breezy, sun-bleached, slightly tipsy.

Sunburned cowboys, wine sippers, and cloud chasers.

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