Mauka was born in Hawaiʻi from a love of the ocean, mountains, and the way life here keeps us connected to nature.
Our designs combine modern style with natural materials, bringing warmth, character, and craftsmanship to an everyday accessory.
We believe great eyewear should do more than perform. It should complement your style, feel personal, and connect you to the places and experiences you explore. It’s a different approach to eyewear—one that values craftsmanship, individuality, and attention to detail.
In a world increasingly driven by technology and mass production, we’re drawn to materials rooted in nature.
Wood. Acetate. Metal. Carbon. Plant-Resin
We bring these materials together through modern design to create eyewear that is familiar enough to wear every day, yet distinctive enough to be remembered.
Performance still matters. Our sunglasses deliver the polarization, comfort, protection, and quality expected from premium eyewear. But what makes a pair of sunglasses meaningful goes beyond performance.
It should feel personal.
It should complement your style.
And it should tell a story that connects you to the world you explore.
For us, exploration is about staying curious, discovering new places, and feeling connected to the world around you.
From ocean to mountain, close to home or traveling somewhere new, Mauka is inspired by experiences that bring us closer to nature, place, and one another.
Mauka is made for those who value authenticity, thoughtful design, and a life of exploration—whether that means the beach, the trail, travel, or simply spending more time outside.
Explore More. Explore With Aloha.
The Mauka name meaning “Inland or Towards the Mountains” (Pronounced: Mow-Ka) was chosen to represent the Hawaiian Islands. Our Polynesian triangle logo symbolizes the balance of nature and ocean.
Born in Hawaiʻi, Mauka is shaped by the ocean, mountains, and a way of life that keeps us connected to nature.
Mauka was founded by Keoua Whitlock, inspired by growing up on Oʻahu and a lifelong connection to Hawaiʻi’s ocean, mountains, culture, and outdoor way of life. That connection continues to shape the design, materials, and spirit of Mauka today.
Mālama means to care for and protect. Through our Mālama GiveBack Program, Mauka supports Hawaiʻi-based organizations working to care for the land and ocean that inspire us.