Makawao, Hawaii

Population: 6,327
Located in Maui County

Makawao is an old “paniolo” town that has maintained its small size, charm and accessibility. Paniolos are Hawaiian cowboys who find the mild climate and large open fields on the slopes of Mt. Haleakala perfect for cattle ranching. This area, which includes Olinda above the town center of Makawao, was originally settled by Portuguese homesteaders. Descendants of many of the original families live here to this day. Cattle and horses are still a large part of this upcountry town and surrounding area and they’re celebrated with an annual July 4th parade and the state’s largest rodeo. The mostly refurbished old buildings now house a variety of wonderful art galleries, shops and restaurants, the majority of which are within easy walking distance of each other. Makawao is also a center for the practice of alternative medicine.

Set amid green space and residential areas are the post office, library and Hongwanji Mission. On the way to Pukalani on Makwao Avenue is the Eddie Tam Memorial Center which houses a police substation and gym and overlooks a basketball court and a number of playing fields. Makawao schools include an elementary school and an intermediate school, as well as one of Hawai‘i’s most exclusive private schools, Seabury Hall. Just outside of town on the road to Paia is a Montessori school and, on a former Baldwin estate known as Kaluanui, the Hui Noeau Visual Arts center hosts art workshops and classes and houses an art gallery.

Makawao residents enjoy a semi-rural way of life. There’s plenty of open space within neighborhoods and nights are quiet and peaceful. For those who crave some night life, Casanova Restaurant right in the middle of town offers live music and dancing almost every night of the week as well as a full Italian dinner menu.

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