PARADISE might be sparkling clear waters, year-round temperate weather, or, for some, permission to lounge naked on a beach without repercussions. If that sounds like your slice of heaven, Pa'ia, Maui in Hawai'i is just the spot. With just 2,470 residents, visitors may be pleasantly surprised by the Mauian North Shore beach town's robust local offerings and "rustic storefronts," named by Travel + Leisure as the country's "Best Small Beach Town.
" The lineup of eye-catching restaurants and small businesses, decorated in a bright array of pastels, is as charming as it is aesthetically pleasing. Foodies can make a first stop at Paia Fish Market for the day's freshest catch. However, the early bird gets the worm — or, in this case, the fish — as lines tend to stretch down the street for a spot at the popular restaurant.
Read More on Travel Eager patrons should aim to arrive early at the no-reservation spot if they're hellbent on trying the market's lineup of signature ready-to-order fish sandwiches, with protein options of mahi, ahi, snapper, and salmon. Savvy customers can ditch the line and order online for a seamless meal, leaving just enough time for a relaxing picnic at the nearby Pa‘ia Bay beach. The Hawaiian town is, without saying, a hotspot for fresh seafood, Polynesian-inspired cuisine, and fresh produce — other must-try spots include Mama's Fish House, Cafe Mambo, and Mana Foods .
Grab breakfast at the popular Cafe Mambo , which offers American classics with a t.