Life in the Hawaiian Islands is unique in so many ways, and nothing captures that better than local signage! Here’s a slice of island life, portrayed through Maui signs. You aren’t likely to see signs like these in YOUR hometown . . . unless you live in Hawaii!
OUR FAVORITE MAUI SIGNS
Approaching the 10,000-foot summit of Mount Haleakala
Is taro pie on the menu at YOUR local McDonalds?
Nakalele Blowhole in West Maui
Keiki = children
Kokua = help, cooperate, assist
Kapu = forbidden, prohibited, keep out
Restrooms Kane = Men Wahine = Women
A roadside huli huli chicken sale
Translation: Smoked Meat . . . And it’s really really good!
Translation: Closed!
Not many places in the world have a Sugar Museum!
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Aloha! Tiffany here. I've been blessed to call Maui home since 2011. With a background in the island's finest restaurants and hotels, guiding visitors to create unforgettable Maui memories is more than a skill I've mastered—it's a profound source of joy for me.
