Kula district

Haleakalā National Park, United States

Home to Kula Lodge and Kula Sandalwoods, near the intersection with Crater Road leading to the summit.

Places in Kula district

Kula Lodge Restaurant Offers something for everyone, including gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options, with an outstanding meal and spectacular views.
Kula Sandalwoods Cafe & Inn Located in Upcountry Kula at 3,300 feet elevation, just 25 minutes to the park entrance.
Kula Sandalwoods Cafe A cafe and inn in Upcountry Kula, close to the road leading to the summit.
Kula Lodge bar Part of the restaurant offering an outstanding meal and spectacular views near the summit road.
Kula's upcountry elevation The cooler, higher-elevation Kula district near the road to the summit, a distinct microclimate from coastal Maui.

Best time to visit: Year-round, with pre-dawn visits for the famous sunrise over the crater requiring reservations.
Getting around: Haleakalā's summit is reached via Crater Road from the Kula area, with Hana and Kīhei serving as alternative bases about 35 to 60 minutes away.
Currency: US Dollar ($)
Language: English and Hawaiian.
Timezone: HST (UTC-10)
Current trends: Upcountry Maui's lodging scene around Haleakalā continues to draw on its elevated, cooler climate, with North Shore Lookout offering a chic bed and breakfast just above Makawao town, 45 minutes from the summit, reflecting the region's growing appeal as a boutique alternative to Maui's coastal resorts.

Hana — A quiet town on Maui's eastern shore, 35 minutes from the park, with plenty of lodging and dining.
Makawao area — Home to North Shore Lookout, a chic bed and breakfast just above Makawao town.