Guide for Maui fun!
Food Scene
Great restaurants, shopping, sightseeing and Shaved Ice!
When in Kihei we always have a meal at this famous restaurant with a very interesting fusion type menu. This restaurant was featured in Diner Drive-in and Dives and the food is truly delicious!
(check to make sure it's open before you go because they temporarily closed due to the pandemic)
Don't forget to check out the open shopping market next door for great deals on clothing, jewelry, and souvenirs.
Also there's a great shaved ice stand.
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Three's Bar & Grill
1945 S Kihei RdWhen in Kihei we always have a meal at this famous restaurant with a very interesting fusion type menu. This restaurant was featured in Diner Drive-in and Dives and the food is truly delicious!
(check to make sure it's open before you go because they temporarily closed due to the pandemic)
Don't forget to check out the open shopping market next door for great deals on clothing, jewelry, and souvenirs.
Also there's a great shaved ice stand.
If you're in Kihei in the morning you have to check out this excellent restaurant. It is very casual and you line up to order your food but everything we've ordered has been absolutely delicious!
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Kihei Caffe
1945 S Kihei RdIf you're in Kihei in the morning you have to check out this excellent restaurant. It is very casual and you line up to order your food but everything we've ordered has been absolutely delicious!
Want a variety of food trucks to choose from? Check out this food truck park.
We arrive and split up picking which truck we want to order from and meet back at our picnic table to enjoy a nice meal outdoors.
NOTE: Some of the food truck only accept cash
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Food Truck Park
130 Kai Malina PkwyWant a variety of food trucks to choose from? Check out this food truck park.
We arrive and split up picking which truck we want to order from and meet back at our picnic table to enjoy a nice meal outdoors.
NOTE: Some of the food truck only accept cash
Hula Grill
2435 Kaanapali PkwyExcellent food with beautiful ocean views.
Great Asian fusion food! Very popular, so make reservations far in advance.
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Star Noodle
1285 Front StreetGreat Asian fusion food! Very popular, so make reservations far in advance.
Sightseeing
The road to Hans is worth doing at least once. Make sure you start early though because as quaint as the town of Hana is the best part of the trip is taking your time getting there and heading home before it gets dark.
I also encourage you to brings snacks, water, your suits, a guide book or listen to an audio book or station on the way to get the most out of this amazing road trip.
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Hana
The road to Hans is worth doing at least once. Make sure you start early though because as quaint as the town of Hana is the best part of the trip is taking your time getting there and heading home before it gets dark.
I also encourage you to brings snacks, water, your suits, a guide book or listen to an audio book or station on the way to get the most out of this amazing road trip.
This is an excellent snorkel spot... plenty of beautiful fish and turtles to watch. The parking is on the street and you need to walk through a little tropical path to get to beach. The area is not Sandy and lots of Boulders and rocks to walk over, there are several trees for shade.
If you'd rather not climb over the boulders and rocks there is a cement path to help you get into the water, I found it easier to sit and scoot down the edge of it into the water with my snorkel gear on to prevent falling.
It may seem like a lot of trouble to go through just to get there but you won't be disappointed because the snorkeling is truly spectacular and it's totally worth doing at least once... though you may want to return again.
When you're done and on your way home there is view spot that usually has a food truck that offers coconut shaved ice and other cool desserts that I recommend stopping for... a perfect way to end a beautiful day at the beach!
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Honolua Bay
This is an excellent snorkel spot... plenty of beautiful fish and turtles to watch. The parking is on the street and you need to walk through a little tropical path to get to beach. The area is not Sandy and lots of Boulders and rocks to walk over, there are several trees for shade.
If you'd rather not climb over the boulders and rocks there is a cement path to help you get into the water, I found it easier to sit and scoot down the edge of it into the water with my snorkel gear on to prevent falling.
It may seem like a lot of trouble to go through just to get there but you won't be disappointed because the snorkeling is truly spectacular and it's totally worth doing at least once... though you may want to return again.
When you're done and on your way home there is view spot that usually has a food truck that offers coconut shaved ice and other cool desserts that I recommend stopping for... a perfect way to end a beautiful day at the beach!
The sunrise at Haleakala is breathtaking! Though you may have to get up super early to see it you'll be in awe of it's beauty.
Bring something warm to wear because it can get quite cold.
Take your time driving down the mountain and enjoy the beautiful surroundings the road is winding roads. You'll need to share the road with bicyclist, so be careful.
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Haleakalā
The sunrise at Haleakala is breathtaking! Though you may have to get up super early to see it you'll be in awe of it's beauty.
Bring something warm to wear because it can get quite cold.
Take your time driving down the mountain and enjoy the beautiful surroundings the road is winding roads. You'll need to share the road with bicyclist, so be careful.
Iao Valley in Wailuku is a beautiful place to visit and the hike up the trail is relatively easy. You may want to wear a suit because there are some swimming holes and the fresh water is exhilarating and will make your skin and hair soft.
( My little spa tip for the ladies... take a jug and fill it with some of the clean fresh water and rinse your hair with it after you shower... you'll notice a big difference.)
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Iao Valley
Iao Valley in Wailuku is a beautiful place to visit and the hike up the trail is relatively easy. You may want to wear a suit because there are some swimming holes and the fresh water is exhilarating and will make your skin and hair soft.
( My little spa tip for the ladies... take a jug and fill it with some of the clean fresh water and rinse your hair with it after you shower... you'll notice a big difference.)
This beach is in South Maui, South of the town of Wailea and at the very end of Highway 31( Makena Alanui Road)
You will be amazed by this lava rock ridden bay and has the trail that opens into the historical King's Highway.
You can enjoy short picturesque hikes. This area also has frequent sightings of Spinner Dolphins.
There are no lifeguards and no public restrooms.
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La Perouse Bay
This beach is in South Maui, South of the town of Wailea and at the very end of Highway 31( Makena Alanui Road)
You will be amazed by this lava rock ridden bay and has the trail that opens into the historical King's Highway.
You can enjoy short picturesque hikes. This area also has frequent sightings of Spinner Dolphins.
There are no lifeguards and no public restrooms.
Wailuki is a little town where Iao Valey and other parks are located. There is also the Hawaiian Maui Plantation Farm which is worth checking out if they've re-opened. They closed due to the pandemic but may open again.
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Wailuku
Wailuki is a little town where Iao Valey and other parks are located. There is also the Hawaiian Maui Plantation Farm which is worth checking out if they've re-opened. They closed due to the pandemic but may open again.
This is a beautiful aquarium that teaches about the Hawaiian sea life and rescues baby turtles and releases them when they are able to care for themselves.
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Maui Ocean Center
192 Maalaea RdThis is a beautiful aquarium that teaches about the Hawaiian sea life and rescues baby turtles and releases them when they are able to care for themselves.
Beautiful beach with excellent snorkeling around the black rock. NOTE: Park at the Sheraton and validate at the outside restaurant by buying something as little as a soda.
The restaurant has great food so you may want to stay for dinner and for the Diving Ceremony they have every evening.
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Playa Black Rock
Beautiful beach with excellent snorkeling around the black rock. NOTE: Park at the Sheraton and validate at the outside restaurant by buying something as little as a soda.
The restaurant has great food so you may want to stay for dinner and for the Diving Ceremony they have every evening.
City/town information
Kihei is a great little town. It has some great restaurants and fun shopping, and some of the most beautiful beaches and parks to explore.
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Kihei
Kihei is a great little town. It has some great restaurants and fun shopping, and some of the most beautiful beaches and parks to explore.
The little town of Paia has got a great old hawaiian vibe. It's on the North side of Maui and has very nice little shops and restaurants.
And it's close to some beautiful beaches!
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Paia
The little town of Paia has got a great old hawaiian vibe. It's on the North side of Maui and has very nice little shops and restaurants.
And it's close to some beautiful beaches!
Wailea-Makena
Beautiful fancy little town in South Maui
Maalaea is in central Maui and is best know for it's harbor, a very popular departure point for many ocean activities, and where the Maui Ocean center is located.
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Maalaea
Maalaea is in central Maui and is best know for it's harbor, a very popular departure point for many ocean activities, and where the Maui Ocean center is located.
Kahului is where the main airport is located and the best place to rent a vehicle.
It's mainly an industrial area that has commercial shopping centers, movie theaters, and where Costco and Wallmart is located, a great place to stock up on your way to our condo.
There is also a Vons in Lahaina that we sometimes shop at on our way home. Times Market is probably the closest to our condo where they carry many things other then food.
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Kahului
Kahului is where the main airport is located and the best place to rent a vehicle.
It's mainly an industrial area that has commercial shopping centers, movie theaters, and where Costco and Wallmart is located, a great place to stock up on your way to our condo.
There is also a Vons in Lahaina that we sometimes shop at on our way home. Times Market is probably the closest to our condo where they carry many things other then food.
Beaches
Kamaole Beach Park I and Beach Park II are very nice beaches with bathrooms and grassy areas. The waters are relatively calm and have many turtles to watch.
The afternoons in Kihei can get quite windy so I would go in the first half of the day.
Kamaole
75 Alanui Ke'ali'iKamaole Beach Park I and Beach Park II are very nice beaches with bathrooms and grassy areas. The waters are relatively calm and have many turtles to watch.
The afternoons in Kihei can get quite windy so I would go in the first half of the day.
Beautiful with mostly calm waters with great snorkeling around the black rock.
There are restrooms and showers, lifeguards, great for kids and it's close to a restaurant.
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Kaanapali Beach
Beautiful with mostly calm waters with great snorkeling around the black rock.
There are restrooms and showers, lifeguards, great for kids and it's close to a restaurant.
This is one of my favorite beaches. Though it can get busy with tourists and finding parking can be a challenge it's a great beach for families with little ones.
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Napili Bay
This is one of my favorite beaches. Though it can get busy with tourists and finding parking can be a challenge it's a great beach for families with little ones.
Makena Beach is beautiful. There are two parts of it, Big Beach and little beach. There are Life guards and Public restrooms with showers and picnic areas.
NOTE: Be careful because there can be rough and rouge waves.
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Parque Estatal Makena
4670 Makena AlanuiMakena Beach is beautiful. There are two parts of it, Big Beach and little beach. There are Life guards and Public restrooms with showers and picnic areas.
NOTE: Be careful because there can be rough and rouge waves.
If you're in the North shore area perhaps visiting the town of Paia you may want to pack for the day and head over to this very beautiful beach for great swimming and snorkeling.
There is plenty of parking and a lifeguard, restrooms, picnic areas and close to dining.
This is a great beach for kids too.
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Baldwin Beach Park
Baldwin ParkIf you're in the North shore area perhaps visiting the town of Paia you may want to pack for the day and head over to this very beautiful beach for great swimming and snorkeling.
There is plenty of parking and a lifeguard, restrooms, picnic areas and close to dining.
This is a great beach for kids too.
This beach is considered one of the most beautiful sheltered beach in Maui.
It's on the west side of Maui and though it's surrounded by private condominiums the bay is open to the public and has public restrooms and showers. There is no lifeguard but it's great for kids and many Hawaiian Sea Turtles.
There is dining nearby and shopping.
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Kapalua Bay Beach
This beach is considered one of the most beautiful sheltered beach in Maui.
It's on the west side of Maui and though it's surrounded by private condominiums the bay is open to the public and has public restrooms and showers. There is no lifeguard but it's great for kids and many Hawaiian Sea Turtles.
There is dining nearby and shopping.
This beautiful beach is about four miles south of Lahaina. It's great for sunbathing and surfing.
But there are no bathrooms or showers and make sure you lock your car.
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Olowalu Beach
This beautiful beach is about four miles south of Lahaina. It's great for sunbathing and surfing.
But there are no bathrooms or showers and make sure you lock your car.
This beach is near lahaina and is super pupular. You can enjoy all kinds of great water sports like windsurfing, boogie boarding, surfing, swimming and snorkeling.
There are lifeguards, public restrooms, and picnic areas
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Hookipa Beach
This beach is near lahaina and is super pupular. You can enjoy all kinds of great water sports like windsurfing, boogie boarding, surfing, swimming and snorkeling.
There are lifeguards, public restrooms, and picnic areas
Neighborhoods
Kahana Beach
Kahana Bay
shopping
Whalers Village is a fantastic open mall that has great shopping, a museum, Escape rooms, restaurants, and much much more.
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Whalers Village
2435 Kaanapali PkwyWhalers Village is a fantastic open mall that has great shopping, a museum, Escape rooms, restaurants, and much much more.
Times Supermarket
3350 Lower Honoapiilani RdCloses large grocery store, also has a pharmacy.
Napili Market
5095 Napilihau StVery nice market