Maui Guidebook
Food Scene
Peace Love Shave Ice
1280 S Kihei RdBecause...Allison! Go there, you'll understand :-) Say Hello for us.
Yummy Loco Moco! Nice outdoor seating. Free flavored water.
151 locals recommend
Nalu's South Shore Grill
1280 S Kihei RdYummy Loco Moco! Nice outdoor seating. Free flavored water.
Fat Daddy's Smokehouse
1913 S Kihei RdTexas style BBQ in Paradise :-)
Pita Paradise
34 Wailea Ike DrFood that's good for you.
Not only a great breakfast on your way down (or up) the crater but magnificent gardens and views.
39 locals recommend
Kula Lodge
15200 Haleakala HwyNot only a great breakfast on your way down (or up) the crater but magnificent gardens and views.
One of our guests had the French-toast Slam with pineapple and coconut. Sounds pretty delicious to us!
185 locals recommend
Kihei Caffe
1945 S Kihei RdOne of our guests had the French-toast Slam with pineapple and coconut. Sounds pretty delicious to us!
Three's Bar & Grill
1945 S Kihei RdOne guest says 'just a walk away from fabulous drinks'
Aunty Sandy's Banana Bread
210 Keanae RdThe banana bread! You'll need a little snack by now, on your way to Hana.
A short walk north on South Kihei. Good drinks, good food. Outdoor seating.
10 locals recommend
Ohana Seafood Bar & Grill
1945 South Kihei RoadA short walk north on South Kihei. Good drinks, good food. Outdoor seating.
Maui Tacos - Kamaole Beach Center
2411 S Kihei RdWithin walking distance from Maui-LICIOUS.
This was our "GO-TO" place to get some nice shrimp dishes. Garlic Shrimp and Coconut Shrimp. We also got a slice of their Mango Cheesecake!
8 locals recommend
Kinaole Grill Food Truck
77 Alanui Ke'ali'iThis was our "GO-TO" place to get some nice shrimp dishes. Garlic Shrimp and Coconut Shrimp. We also got a slice of their Mango Cheesecake!
Another great food truck. We heard about this one in an article about the best food trucks on Maui. We got there late, as they were closing and they threw in a free fish!
808 Plates Maui
214 Puukani StAnother great food truck. We heard about this one in an article about the best food trucks on Maui. We got there late, as they were closing and they threw in a free fish!
If you are missing Indian food, this is the place to go. Located in the Menehune Shores Resort. Very good food, smaller portions but quite pricey. Ambiance is really nice as long as you get there while there is still a little light - because you are RIGHT on the beach.
47 locals recommend
Monsoon India
760 S Kihei RdIf you are missing Indian food, this is the place to go. Located in the Menehune Shores Resort. Very good food, smaller portions but quite pricey. Ambiance is really nice as long as you get there while there is still a little light - because you are RIGHT on the beach.
Da Kitchen Express - One guest says 'an easy walk to get a Hawaiian plate'. The Hawaiian plate is Pork Lau Lau, Kalua Pork, Chicken Long Rice and Lomi Salmon.
1215 S Kihei Rd
Da Kitchen Express - One guest says 'an easy walk to get a Hawaiian plate'. The Hawaiian plate is Pork Lau Lau, Kalua Pork, Chicken Long Rice and Lomi Salmon.
Getting Around
Early to rise in order to see the sunrise over the top of the Haleakala crater. Awesome, easy ride down the crater; 6000 feet from mid-crater to Paia.
8 locals recommend
Bike Maui
810 Haiku RdEarly to rise in order to see the sunrise over the top of the Haleakala crater. Awesome, easy ride down the crater; 6000 feet from mid-crater to Paia.
Daily rental of Porsche Speedster replicas. This is the car to take on the road to Hana!!! Manual steering, brakes and transmission will make it a workout but you won't be able to stop smiling - you also won't be able to hear your passenger.
Call well in advance for a reservation.
Maui Roadsters
122 Kio LoopDaily rental of Porsche Speedster replicas. This is the car to take on the road to Hana!!! Manual steering, brakes and transmission will make it a workout but you won't be able to stop smiling - you also won't be able to hear your passenger.
Call well in advance for a reservation.
Everything Else
Beautiful sunset sail - see whales! Relax to ukulele music played on the deck while sipping on a mai-tai.
12 locals recommend
Kai Kanani Sailing
108 Wailea Gateway PlBeautiful sunset sail - see whales! Relax to ukulele music played on the deck while sipping on a mai-tai.
Sightseeing
The twisties! The views! The jungle! Just keep going! Should leave Hana by 4pm in order to get all the way back to Paia before dark.
69 locals recommend
Hana Highway
Hana HighwayThe twisties! The views! The jungle! Just keep going! Should leave Hana by 4pm in order to get all the way back to Paia before dark.
Parks & Nature
MUST BE BOOKED ON-LINE, IN ADVANCE for the sunrise.
If you're lucky, you will see an epic sunrise - get there early!
Bring your jackets, hats, gloves, blankets.
Star-gazing mecca - night of a thousand stars.
249 locals recommend
Haleakalā National Park
MUST BE BOOKED ON-LINE, IN ADVANCE for the sunrise.
If you're lucky, you will see an epic sunrise - get there early!
Bring your jackets, hats, gloves, blankets.
Star-gazing mecca - night of a thousand stars.
It's just 800 feet from where you're standing! Local's favorite. And is actually the northern portion of Kamaole Beach Park #1.
93 locals recommend
Charley Young Beach
It's just 800 feet from where you're standing! Local's favorite. And is actually the northern portion of Kamaole Beach Park #1.
Ho'okipa Beach Park
179 Hana HwySurfers! Sea turtles! Sunsets!
Molokini Crater
Diving and snorkeling - whale watching
The volcanos made this beach with black formations jutting out of the water (perfect for divers) and sand and water that make the tiny rocks look like there was an oil spill.
75 locals recommend
Wai'anapanapa State Park
Waianapanapa RoadThe volcanos made this beach with black formations jutting out of the water (perfect for divers) and sand and water that make the tiny rocks look like there was an oil spill.
Keep your receipt from Haleakala as it is also a part of this National Park. Receipt is good for 3 days. Consider spending the night in Hana in order to really explore this part of the Hana Hwy, as it is far away from everything. Check with the National Park to see if any part of the park is closed.
If you feel adventurous after your visit, continue on the Hana Hwy, all the way around the southern part. This is called "The Beyond". Some roads are bumpy, some railings are rusted or missing, some bridges don't have walls/sides/railings...just be careful, but the views are AMAZING! Take your time.
55 locals recommend
The Pools at 'Ohe'o
Pipiwai TrailKeep your receipt from Haleakala as it is also a part of this National Park. Receipt is good for 3 days. Consider spending the night in Hana in order to really explore this part of the Hana Hwy, as it is far away from everything. Check with the National Park to see if any part of the park is closed.
If you feel adventurous after your visit, continue on the Hana Hwy, all the way around the southern part. This is called "The Beyond". Some roads are bumpy, some railings are rusted or missing, some bridges don't have walls/sides/railings...just be careful, but the views are AMAZING! Take your time.
This is a privately owned garden that you can visit (for a price) while driving the Road to Hana. Beautiful gardens. Its claim to fame is the Keopuka Rock, which shows up in the opening credits of Jurassic Park. You can see it from far away and you may not recognize it from the movie.
14 locals recommend
Garden of Eden Arboretum & Botanical Garden
10600 Hana HwyThis is a privately owned garden that you can visit (for a price) while driving the Road to Hana. Beautiful gardens. Its claim to fame is the Keopuka Rock, which shows up in the opening credits of Jurassic Park. You can see it from far away and you may not recognize it from the movie.
Shopping
Times Supermarket
3350 Lower Honoapiilani RdOne of the closest grocery stores to Maui Vista
Entertainment & Activities
They advertise "As a small company, we pride ourselves on the ability to provide unique, authentic and intimate experiences with Maui and the ocean, no large groups or gas hogging motor boats."
6 locals recommend
Hawaiian Paddle Sports
81 Halekuai StThey advertise "As a small company, we pride ourselves on the ability to provide unique, authentic and intimate experiences with Maui and the ocean, no large groups or gas hogging motor boats."
Walking distance from the condo, they have surfing lessons and stand up paddle board lessons. You can also rent equipment.
42 locals recommend
Maui Waveriders
2021 S Kihei RdWalking distance from the condo, they have surfing lessons and stand up paddle board lessons. You can also rent equipment.
Great instructors! They take it easy on you when you are learning to paddle board. Walking distance from Maui-LICIOUS!
7 locals recommend
Surf Club Maui
1900 S Kihei RdGreat instructors! They take it easy on you when you are learning to paddle board. Walking distance from Maui-LICIOUS!
Whale watching tours daily. The best months to see the whales are November -> March. This is a non-profit organization!
77 locals recommend
Pacific Whale Foundation
300 Maalaea RdWhale watching tours daily. The best months to see the whales are November -> March. This is a non-profit organization!
Are you a kitesurfer? Do you like to watch them? This is a little "secret" place, right behind the airport to watch or surf or take lessons. Very cool.
Kite Beach Maui - Kiteboarding Lessons
720 Amala PlAre you a kitesurfer? Do you like to watch them? This is a little "secret" place, right behind the airport to watch or surf or take lessons. Very cool.