This powerful natural blowhole on Maui's rugged northwest coast shoots water up to 100 feet through a hole in the lava shelf — it's absolutely thunderous when the swells are big. The drive out is half the adventure: winding, scenic road with killer views, but definitely not for nervous drivers. Park roadside near Mile Marker 38 and prepare for the 'hike' down — and I use that term loosely since there's no real trail, just scrambling over slippery lava rock. It's more like bouldering in spots, so ditch the flip-flops. The Instagram-famous heart-shaped rock formation is nearby, and on clear days you'll see Molokai across the channel. The blowhole performs best during big north/northwest swells — check surf reports before you go.
💡 Insider Tip
Parking costs $20 for tourists now, and grab banana bread from the vendor who's been there 13 years — locals swear it's the best on the islands. Go early morning for better parking and photos, and seriously, stay way back from the blowhole.
Open 24 hours
Free
Pullout near Mile Marker 38 on Honoapiilani Hwy
Morning, during big north swell for best spray
