Paia is a census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii, on the northern coast of the island of Maui. The population was 2,499 at the 2000 census. Paia features several restaurants as well as art galleries, surf shops, and other tourist-oriented businesses. One local restaurant/bar, Charley's, is frequented by Willie Nelson when he visits the island. The eponymously named 'fish market' at Paia's main intersection is moderately well known throughout the island for its mexican and hawaiian food. Paia apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Paia apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.