At Maui Bed Store, our primary focus is supplying our fellow island residents with quality mattresses, beds, and furniture at affordable prices. While our love for mattresses is strong, we love all things Maui. Having said that, we’d love to share some fun and interesting facts about the island with our loyal customers.

Whether you’re a Maui native or new to the island, we’re sure you haven’t heard all of these interesting facts. Often considered the best place to visit in the United States, Maui is filled with great culture, history, and even interesting wildlife—to say the least! Take a moment to learn more about Maui and what makes it such a fun and intriguing island.

Maui Facts: 10 Fun Pieces of Trivia

If you’ve never visited Maui, or plan to visit soon, keep these fun factlets in mind as you plan your trip! From countless waterfalls to 40-foot whales, Maui is home to a plethora of riveting trivia. Simply put, Maui boasts much more than our fantastic bed store. Take a look at the list to follow:

Surprisingly, wild deer inhabit parts of Maui.
Maui is home to the largest Banyan tree in the world. It’s actually located in Lahaina, home to our very own Maui Bed Store!
Every island in Hawaii has a nickname, and Maui is often referred to as Valley Isle, since the island lies between two mountains.
The Hana Highway, a 45-mile route through a Maui rainforest, has been deemed a “Drive of a Lifetime” by National Geographic. The winding road crosses nearly 60 bridges and passes through over 600 curves.
The beaches throughout Maui vary in colors of white, red and black sand.
Lahaina, once referred to as Lele, only receives 10 inches of rain every year, whereas Puu Kukui (also in Maui) receives up to 365 inches per year.
The yearly weather in Maui is incredible: 70 degrees through winter months and 78 degrees through summer, while the ocean water averages 78 degrees.
As the second largest island in Hawaii, Maui is 729 square miles and features 30 miles of beaches.
Maui’s highest peak, Haleakala Volcano, is over 10,000 in height. At 4,000 feet deep, it could hold the entire island of Manhattan inside.
Over two million people visit Maui each year.
Bonus: Maui features the second highest waterfall in the United States!

Maui Bed Store: Proudly Located

As you can see, living in and visiting Maui is full of perks. Aside from being home to Maui Bed Store, the wonderful island is full of interesting culture and beautiful scenes. Next time you’re on your way to our store, take a look at the wondrous beaches and soak Maui in—it’s a great place to be.

If you’re interested in finding the best mattresses Maui has to offer, take a look at our online store. Of course, you can always contact us with any questions and comments. Also, feel free to call us at 808.280.9524 in Kihei and 808.463.7270 in Lahaina.