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<\/a><\/p>\nHana town has two general stores, Hasegawa’s and The Hana Store. \u00a0Both carry a good selection of grocery items, beer and wine, hardware, etc. \u00a0The stores are open daily until 7:30 pm. \u00a0There is one gas station, Hana Chevron which is open daily until at least 7:30 pm.<\/p>\n
There are two restaurants, the Hana Ranch Restaurant and the dining room at Travaasa Hotel Hana. \u00a0Both serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. \u00a0Best to call for precise times and for reservations. \u00a0There are also numerous street vendors with food stalls ranging from local style plate lunches to Thai and Mexican food. \u00a0You’ll see these as you make your way through the village.<\/p>\n When you’re ready to hit the beach, Hamoa is generally regarded as Hana’s best. \u00a0It is located approximately 2 miles south of the town center. \u00a0Another beautiful beach in the same area is Koki Beach, although noted for it’s treacherous riptide. \u00a0The black sand beach at Waianapanapa State Park is stunning and is also the start of some beautiful coastal hiking.<\/p>\n For sightseeing, be sure to visit Kahanu Gardens which is part of the National Botanical Gardens of the Pacific. \u00a0Here you will find Hawai’i’s largest ancient temple,\u00a0Pi’ilanihale<\/em>. \u00a0A visit to Hana would not be complete without journeying south to Haleakala National Park-Kipahulu Division. \u00a0The famed “Seven Sacred Pools”–more accurately called Ohe’o Gulch, offers exquisite bamboo forests and fresh water pools and waterfalls along a 2+ mile hike.<\/p>\n If you’re feeling adventurous, a drive around the “backside” of Haleakala, through the village of Kaupo and onward to Ulupalakua is worth the effort for a glimpse of the dry-side of the island. \u00a0The seascapes and mountain vistas are remarkable.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n