There are tide pools, swimming and snorkeling. From Lahaina it is an hour drive. Take route 30 southeast to route 380 heading towards the airport. Then take route 36 towards the town of Paia. When the winds pick up at noon this is when you want to be around to watch the action.
Surfers surf the right side breaks.
Hookipa has views of Haleakala, upcountry and Molokai. There are tide pools and bluffs that you can watch everything from. Take route 30 southeast to route 380 heading towards the airport. Then take route 36 towards the town of Paia. Continue through Paia for about a mile and a half.