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Maui Activities Guide

Below is our guide of favorite Maui Activities, Dining and Beach destinations. The list is broken into areas around the island and approximate time from the home. Many of your daily activities are only minutes away.

For meals, we have provided some locations with a local feel and good eats. Locations include morning coffee, local cheap eats, and fine dining. All with memorable atmospheres and views. We included dining locations with local charm and character.

Activities include our favorite adventures both by land and by sea. Snorkeling, whale watching, zip-lining, golf, and many other ideas to choose from. Most are smaller groups and give you the special attention you deserve. Most activities will accommodate many different skill levels, so do not be afraid to try something new.

For the independent travelers, we have a guide to beaches, hikes, drives and fun destinations to visit for pictures, walking around and shopping. Plenty of Adventures to do on your own just approach everything with safety first.

We are always available to fill in the gaps of information for you regarding Activities on or off our Guide.

Dining Guide

Wailea Area Restaurants

Fairmont Hotel Dining
Nick’s Fish Market – Premier seafood restaurant with great views.
Ko’s – Fine dining.

Four Seasons Hotel Dining
Spago – Fine dining, with ocean views.
Duo – Fine dining, with ocean views.
Ferraros – Affordable lunch, high-end dinner, seating outside with nice ocean views.

Andaz Hotel Dining
Ka’ana – Plated Breakfast or Buffet Breakfast, worth every penny!
Morimotos – High-End Sushi.

Marriott Hotel Dining
Humble Market Kitchen by Roy Yamaguchi – good food with ocean view seating.

Shops at Wailea Dining
Pint & Cork – Delicious Food with a big variety of beers and fancy cocktails.
Tommy Bahamas – Nice Variety of food options, live music.
Ruth Chris – Great place for a steak!
Lapperts – Local Ice Cream with waffle cones.

Area near Shops of Wailea

Akamai Wailea – Best coffee on Maui. Cafe-style breakfast and lunch.
Manolis – Affordable Italian food with great happy hour food and a nice sunset view.
Monkey Pod – Best Mai Tai’s on Maui, live music, great atmosphere, delicious food.
Pita Paradise – Mediterranean Bistro.
Matteo’s Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar – The name says it all.

Kihei Area Restaurants

Kihei – South Side Restaurants: 5-10 minutes from Home
Penny’s Pizza & Pasta Local style wood-burning pizza oven and pub-style Italian.
808 Deli – Best Deli Sandwiches on Maui.
Moose McGillycuddy’s – Sports Bar affordable meals, great Burgers.
Freds Mexican Cafe – Good basic breakfast, good price, great views
Coconuts – Breakfast/lunch/dinner, fresh fish.
Maui Thai Bistro – Great Thai food.
Beach Street – Shaved Ice, coffee drinks, acai bowls, portable breakfast.
Paia Fish Market – A local favorite. There is a location in Paia, Kihei, and Lahaina.
Hornitos Taco Truck – Best Tacos, inexpensive.
Sansei – Classic Sushi, a local favorite.

 

Kihei – North Side Restaurants: 10-15 minutes from Home
Akamai Coffee House – We prefer the Wailea location (closer) same great coffee but in North Kihei!
Fork & Salad – Healthy option, basically a subway-style for salads, sandwiches, soup, etc.
Nalus – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so good.
Maui Brew Co – Go for the Beer, take a brewery tour, and play games.
Roasted Chiles – Authentic Mexican and even better Margs.
Isana Restaurant – Sushi and fish in a low-key local setting.

Paia Restaurants

Paia Restaurants: 30-40 minutes from Home

Flat Bread – Local Favorite, gourmet pizza.
Mamas Fish House – Expensive Great views and fresh fish. Go before sunset or at lunch for the best water views.
Café Des Amis – Mediterranean and Indian food. The best sweet and savory crepes. Gluten-Free Crepes are available.
Paia Fish Market – A local favorite. There is a location in Paia, Kihei, and Lahaina.

Upcountry Restaurants

Upcountry Restaurants: Hali’imaile/Makawao/Kula/Pukilani: 40 minutes from Home
Hali’imaile General Store – Modern Hawaiian Food.
Grandma’s Coffee House – Local favorite hangout for coffee for an upcountry drive.

 

Lahaina Restaurants

Lahaina Restaurants: 40 minutes from Home
Kimo’s – Classic Hawaiian Cuisine, right on the water.
Mala Ocean Tavern – Quant, local fare right on the water.
Cool Cats Café – Next to the Banyan Tree, fantastic burgers and salads.
Lahaina Grill – Fine dining bistro.
Fleetwood’s on Front Street – Roof Top Dining – check their entertainment calendar.
Slappy Cakes – The pancakes are insane atmosphere is fun.
Leodas – On your way to Lahaina, stop for homemade pie and great deli sandwiches.
Star Noodle – Fresh house-made noodles and Asian specialties.

 

Ka'anapali Restaurants

Ka’anapali Restaurants: 50 minutes from Home

Hyatt Hotel
Japengo – Asian cuisine with Island flavor and exotic seasoning.

Whalers Village
Leilani’s on the Beach – Local Hawaiian cuisine, next to the beach.
Monkey Pod – Best Mai Tai’s on Maui, live music, great atmosphere, delicious food.
Hula Grill – Fresh catch and farm to table food.

 

Activity Guide

South Side: Kihei/Wailea/Makena/Maalaea

South Side Activities: Kihei/Wailea/Makena/Maalaea: 5-15 minutes from Home
Kai Kanani – Pick up and Drop off in Makena, beach loading – Snorkel, sunset cruise, whale watch.
Ali’i Nui – Maalaea Harbor – Snorkel, whale watch.
Redline Raft – Raft boat, snorkel, etc. Picks up and drop off at Kihei boat ramp.
Maui Kayak – Ask to be with Guide Shappy the best Kayak guide on Maui. Launch out of Makena.
Hawaiian Ocean Sports – Canoe tours, surf lessons. paddle board rentals, kayaks rentals, chairs/umbrella rentals on Wailea Beach.
Surf Lessons- Aloha Surf School
Surf Lessons – Maui Wave Riders.
Maui Ocean Center – Aquarium
Luau – Grand Wailea
Luau – Andaz
Luau – Marriot Wailea
Golf – Wailea Golf Club, beautiful courses.
Golf – Maui Nui Golf Course, great value.

West Side: Lahaina/Kaanapali/Kapalua

West Side Activities: Lahaina/Kaanapali/Kapalua: 45-60 minutes from Home
Lahaina – Front Street – Shopping, food, Banyan Tree
Honolua Bay – great snorkel, beautiful place
Magic Show – Fun and popular Magic Show.
Old Lahaina Luau – Traditional Hula Feast.
Golf – Kaanapali Golf Courses, good value.
Golf – Kapalua Golf Club, famous PGA local.

Upcountry: Makawao/Kula/Pukalani

Upcountry Activities: Makawao/Kula/Pukalani: 30-45 minutes from Home
Zipline – Skyline Eco Adventures.
Haleakala Crater – Great
Sunrise at the Crater – Need reservations with the national park
Makawao, small town, bakery, and cute shops

Central Maui: Wailuku/Waikapu

Central Maui Activities: Wailuku/Waikapu: 30 minutes from Home
Iao Valley – Great West Maui valley views and short hikes.
Tropical Plantation – Beautiful grounds, farm, dining, Kid ziplines.
Flyin Hawaiian – Zipline.

North Shore: Paia/Hana Highway/Hana

North Shore Activities: Paia/Hana Highway/Hana: 30 minutes Paia, 2 hours Hana
Twin Falls – Hiking and waterfalls.
Paia Town – Old surf town, cute shops, and good food.
Road to Hana – Not good for anyone who gets car sick. LONG DAY. This is more about the journey than the destination.

Beaches

South Side Beaches: Makena/Kihie

South Side Beaches: Makena/Kihei: 5-15 minutes away from Home
Kamaole 1, 2 & 3 – Local Kihei Beaches, close to food, bathrooms, showers.
Keawakapu
– One of our favorites. We can walk for 2-3 miles south starting here. Close to food, showers, and bathrooms.
Makena/Big Beach – Careful of shore break!!! Not a good place for kids but beautiful. No running water but they have port-o-potties.
Makena/Little Beach – Next to big beach and known for nudity.
Wailea Beach Park – Next to the big hotels. Close to showers, bathrooms, and food.

North Shore Beaches: Paia

North Shore Beaches: Paia: 45 minutes from Home
Ho’okipa Beach Park– Paia – Surfer, windsurfer beach, big turtles, maybe even a monk seal if you are lucky.

West Side Beaches: Lahaina/Kaanapali/Kapalua

West Side Beaches: Lahaina/Kaanapali/Kapalua: 45–60 minutes from Home

Cliff House – Hidden trail, expert swimmer’s, great views.
Black Rock – Next to the Sheraton, expert swimmer’s great views.
Honolua Bay – Great snorkel spot on calm days, beautiful views.

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