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America’s Best Small Beach Town Has World-class Waves — Plus Delicious Restaurants and Charming Boutiques

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Paia, Maui has long been known for great surf, but now it's emerged as the island’s coolest hub for shopping, art, and food.

Paia Inn is the sole boutique stay in a town devoid of big brand hotels and resorts.

The bluff above Ho'okipa Beach offers the best seat to watch the sun melt into the craggy ridges of the West Maui Mountains .

Baldwin Beach Park is home to one of the largest congregations of sea turtles along with Hookipa ’s resident monk seal.

Maui Cyclery rents top-of-the-line Cervlo bikes, as well as mountain bikes.

Paia Yoga and Dance Shala offers drop-in classes ranging from gentle flow to belly dancing.

Maui has a serious coffee scene with more than a half-dozen options for grabbing a great brew.

The North Shore is typically blessed with winds typically cooler than other parts of the island during the summer months .

Maui-born Naomi Newirth , the founder of global swimwear brand Acacia , is known for her signature bikinis and ready-to-wear pieces.

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