Kihei Guide Book
Food Scene
Great service and great food. A nice walk from Hale Kameole.
Take away or have your meal there.
35 locals recommend
Maui Thai Bistro
2439 S Kihei RdGreat service and great food. A nice walk from Hale Kameole.
Take away or have your meal there.
The best fish and chips! Outdoor seating. Run by a Brazilian family. Take out or eat there! Careful to order from the Kihei location or you might need to pick up on the other side of the island! No reservations.
118 locals recommend
Paia Fish Market South Side
1913 S Kihei RdThe best fish and chips! Outdoor seating. Run by a Brazilian family. Take out or eat there! Careful to order from the Kihei location or you might need to pick up on the other side of the island! No reservations.
Coconut's Fish Cafe
1279 S Kihei Rd A nice walk from Hale Kamaole.
Great breakfast spot! Short drive. Too far to walk. Nice shops nearby.
16 locals recommend
Akamai Coffee @ Wailea Village
116 Wailea Ike DrGreat breakfast spot! Short drive. Too far to walk. Nice shops nearby.
Vibrant & hip. Does not take reservations. Stop by and leave cell number. Hostess calls you when your table is ready. Too far to walk but a quick drive.
241 locals recommend
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman
10 Wailea Gateway PlVibrant & hip. Does not take reservations. Stop by and leave cell number. Hostess calls you when your table is ready. Too far to walk but a quick drive.
"The best fish (and mac salad) we had our whole trip was South Maui Fish Co friendly and fresh sustainable catch!" Janene, Cloud Maui Guest, February 2022.
47 locals recommend
South Maui Bicycles
1993 S Kihei Rd"The best fish (and mac salad) we had our whole trip was South Maui Fish Co friendly and fresh sustainable catch!" Janene, Cloud Maui Guest, February 2022.
"We also would recommend the Cinnamon Roll for decent coffee and really affordable and tasty breakfast sandwiches and cinnamon rolls. So close and quick!!" Janene, Cloud Maui guest, February 2022.
Thanks to Janene, we tried the Huevos Wrap with avocado and pork added. It was the best breakfast! We got 2 to go for about $25 and ate it on the lanai. A great find thanks to Janene! Sara
35 locals recommend
Cinnamon Roll Place
2463 S Kihei Rd"We also would recommend the Cinnamon Roll for decent coffee and really affordable and tasty breakfast sandwiches and cinnamon rolls. So close and quick!!" Janene, Cloud Maui guest, February 2022.
Thanks to Janene, we tried the Huevos Wrap with avocado and pork added. It was the best breakfast! We got 2 to go for about $25 and ate it on the lanai. A great find thanks to Janene! Sara
A Grand Wailea Lū‘au
3850 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea, HI
Recommended by localites.
3850 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea,
10 locals recommend
The Grand Luau at Honua'ula
3850 Wailea Alanui DrA Grand Wailea Lū‘au
3850 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea, HI
Recommended by localites.
3850 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea,
Lu'au recommended by localites.
Te Au Moana Luau
3700 Wailea Alanui Dr Wailea Beach Resort-Marriott, M, Wailea
11 locals recommend
Te Au Moana
3700 Wailea Alanui DrLu'au recommended by localites.
Te Au Moana Luau
3700 Wailea Alanui Dr Wailea Beach Resort-Marriott, M, Wailea
Great deli and freshly-made sandwiches on the opposite wall from the entry.
25 locals recommend
ABC Store #51
2349 S Kihei RdGreat deli and freshly-made sandwiches on the opposite wall from the entry.
Marco's Grill & Deli
444 Hana HwyGood little place to grab a lunch in Kahului by the airport.
Eat outdoors at the picnic tables or bring home and enjoy on your lanai!
Too far to walk from Hale Kameole. Short drive. On the same road as Safeway in Kihei but on the opposite side of the road closer to the beach. Picnic tables are under a structure that provides shade.
Kihei Food Truck Park
Eat outdoors at the picnic tables or bring home and enjoy on your lanai!
Too far to walk from Hale Kameole. Short drive. On the same road as Safeway in Kihei but on the opposite side of the road closer to the beach. Picnic tables are under a structure that provides shade.
Guests June and her husband recommend another restaurant they went to, "Fabiani's Fantastic!" in their August 2023 review of their stay in Kihei! I am about to check it out in September 2023!
39 locals recommend
Fabiani's Bakery and Pizzeria
95 E Lipoa StGuests June and her husband recommend another restaurant they went to, "Fabiani's Fantastic!" in their August 2023 review of their stay in Kihei! I am about to check it out in September 2023!
Moussaka, hummus, souvlaki, baklava . . . . our Greek friends introduced us to this place, and we have loved coming here ever since!
44 locals recommend
Pita Paradise
34 Wailea Ike DrMoussaka, hummus, souvlaki, baklava . . . . our Greek friends introduced us to this place, and we have loved coming here ever since!
That's A Wrap Maui
2395 S Kihei RdGluten-free! Great family-owned business! Yummy!
Maui Brewing Company
605 Lipoa PkwyOctoberfest in Maui!
Sightseeing
December - May are the best months to see whales in Maui. Occasionally, have seen them as early as October.
45 locals recommend
Pacific Whale Foundation
612 Front StDecember - May are the best months to see whales in Maui. Occasionally, have seen them as early as October.
"The Kai Kanani sailing experience was good; the crew was friendly and the sailing was very remarkably smooth," Janene, Cloud Maui guest, February 2022.
12 locals recommend
Kai Kanani Sailing
108 Wailea Gateway Pl"The Kai Kanani sailing experience was good; the crew was friendly and the sailing was very remarkably smooth," Janene, Cloud Maui guest, February 2022.
This state park is my daughter's favourite place on Maui. 35 minutes from the condo, an easy paved walk with more challenging hills if you choose. Spectacular & beautiful views. An internet search will tell you more! There is a small fee for parking and per visitor.
76 locals recommend
Iao Valley
This state park is my daughter's favourite place on Maui. 35 minutes from the condo, an easy paved walk with more challenging hills if you choose. Spectacular & beautiful views. An internet search will tell you more! There is a small fee for parking and per visitor.
Keawala'i Congregational Church
5300 Makena RdA dormant volcano. The Haleakalā crater is a beautiful place to watch the sunrise. To gain entry between 3 and 7 am, guests must book ahead and reserve a parking stall. Please, consult the government recreation website.
If you are prone to car sickness, please be advised to that the road has plenty of serpentine turns.
Dress for cold weather! It sometimes snows up there!
249 locals recommend
Haleakalā National Park
A dormant volcano. The Haleakalā crater is a beautiful place to watch the sunrise. To gain entry between 3 and 7 am, guests must book ahead and reserve a parking stall. Please, consult the government recreation website.
If you are prone to car sickness, please be advised to that the road has plenty of serpentine turns.
Dress for cold weather! It sometimes snows up there!
Maui Adventure Cruises
Whale watching recommended by localites.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Whale watching recommended by localites.
Polynesian Show FREE - enjoy & support a new generation of dancers as local students put on a fantastic show on Thursdays from 5:30PM to 6:30PM in the lower courtyard by the blue ginger store.
Check out EVENTS on The Shops At Wailea for more activities!
222 locals recommend
The Shops at Wailea
3750 Wailea Alanui DrPolynesian Show FREE - enjoy & support a new generation of dancers as local students put on a fantastic show on Thursdays from 5:30PM to 6:30PM in the lower courtyard by the blue ginger store.
Check out EVENTS on The Shops At Wailea for more activities!
You will get picked up at the Hale Kamaole pool office in the morning. Easy! No driving yourself on the Road to Hana.
Valley Isle Excursions
466 E Ahuli'u WayYou will get picked up at the Hale Kamaole pool office in the morning. Easy! No driving yourself on the Road to Hana.
On a repurposed coast guard vessel take an early morning (7AM) trip to Molokini Crater and be back before noon. Can't book online . . . .old school . . . ask Sara for contact number. Can't publish phone numbers in guide book. Walk over to the boat launch to catch the tour.
SEAFIRE CHARTERS
2800 S Kihei RdOn a repurposed coast guard vessel take an early morning (7AM) trip to Molokini Crater and be back before noon. Can't book online . . . .old school . . . ask Sara for contact number. Can't publish phone numbers in guide book. Walk over to the boat launch to catch the tour.
Culinary Souvenirs
High-quality culinary gifts to bring home! Sophisticated, yummy and affordable. If you are a foodie this is a must visit stop! A true Hawaiian business. Located across from Maui Thai Bistro.
Tutu's Pantry
2439 South Kihei RoadHigh-quality culinary gifts to bring home! Sophisticated, yummy and affordable. If you are a foodie this is a must visit stop! A true Hawaiian business. Located across from Maui Thai Bistro.
Education
Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center is a nonprofit, non-degree granting, community based visual arts education organization. Their mission is, "to unlock creativity through exceptional visual arts education and to enhance this endeavor through the preservation of the historic Kaluanui Estate."
14 locals recommend
Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center
2841 Baldwin AveHui No‘eau Visual Arts Center is a nonprofit, non-degree granting, community based visual arts education organization. Their mission is, "to unlock creativity through exceptional visual arts education and to enhance this endeavor through the preservation of the historic Kaluanui Estate."
If you are a history enthusiast, this is museum will give you a perspective of the plantation heritage of Maui. Open Monday-Thursday, 10-2, with last admission at 1 p.m. Reservations are required.
16 locals recommend
Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum
3957 Hansen RdIf you are a history enthusiast, this is museum will give you a perspective of the plantation heritage of Maui. Open Monday-Thursday, 10-2, with last admission at 1 p.m. Reservations are required.
Sherri Reeve Gallery & Gifts
3669 Baldwin AveTake a watercolor painting class! Or just enjoy the beautiful gallery!
Sometimes the baby seabirds from the sanctuary across the road become confused and land too far inland, like at our parking lot at Hale Kamaole. If you find a seabird that looks in need of help, please call this wonderful society.
Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project
Sometimes the baby seabirds from the sanctuary across the road become confused and land too far inland, like at our parking lot at Hale Kamaole. If you find a seabird that looks in need of help, please call this wonderful society.
Grocery Shopping
Locally owned. Freshest produce and great prices. Very good service.
218 locals recommend
Foodland Kihei
1881 S Kihei RdLocally owned. Freshest produce and great prices. Very good service.
Right by the airport! Seasoned travelers stop by to pick up something for the BBQ on their way from the airport to their condo. The fish is amazing and the flowers are beautiful! Great food truck park across the street, too. and of course . . . there is a gas station.
161 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
540 Haleakala HwyRight by the airport! Seasoned travelers stop by to pick up something for the BBQ on their way from the airport to their condo. The fish is amazing and the flowers are beautiful! Great food truck park across the street, too. and of course . . . there is a gas station.
I walked past this place for years thinking it was only a health food store. In January 2023, I went inside and discovered it was a great little grocery shop!
The deli makes fantastic sandwiches! I ask for them to add horseradish to my BLT for a great quick lunch. Excellent place to purchase gluten-free items.
154 locals recommend
Hawaiian Moons Natural Foods
2411 S Kihei RdI walked past this place for years thinking it was only a health food store. In January 2023, I went inside and discovered it was a great little grocery shop!
The deli makes fantastic sandwiches! I ask for them to add horseradish to my BLT for a great quick lunch. Excellent place to purchase gluten-free items.
Safeway
It has a pharmacy, too! 277 Pi'Ikea Ave, Kihei, HI.
KIHEI ACE HARDWARE
Purchase extra tennis balls!
Farmer's Market
Tuesday mornings! Beautiful farmer's market! Get there early and enjoy breakfast, music and wonderful produce and products.
Wailea Village
100 Wailea Ike DriveTuesday mornings! Beautiful farmer's market! Get there early and enjoy breakfast, music and wonderful produce and products.
Hawaiian Clothing
The mu'umu'u is a traditional dress worn by women in Hawaii. At Blue Ginger you will find a style for every age. The dresses are made of an easy-care fabric that is perfect for the climate. Put on a mu'umu'u for around the house or pop on some dangle earrings and pretty sandles and grab an evening bag for a luau or evening out. They are amazingly comfortable! https://blueginger.com/
Blue Ginger
3750 Wailea Alanui DriveThe mu'umu'u is a traditional dress worn by women in Hawaii. At Blue Ginger you will find a style for every age. The dresses are made of an easy-care fabric that is perfect for the climate. Put on a mu'umu'u for around the house or pop on some dangle earrings and pretty sandles and grab an evening bag for a luau or evening out. They are amazingly comfortable! https://blueginger.com/
The MOC Marine Institute has a great website about the rescue, rehabilitation and release of the wild sea turtles.
176 locals recommend
Maui Ocean Center
192 Maalaea RdThe MOC Marine Institute has a great website about the rescue, rehabilitation and release of the wild sea turtles.