Maui is popular and has some big resorts and great beaches. But do yourself a favor and explore beyond the resort and beach – there are some amazing things to see
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Eat & Drink
Merriman’s Kapalua
Gorgeous oceanfront farm to table dining easy walking distance from Napili bay with fantas…
Old Lahaina Luau
If you want to experience a luau, Lahaina is the place with it's Old Lahaina Luau. While many luaus are disgustingly touristy (think big…
Mama’s Fish House
seafood
Pacific’O
Lovely farm to table restaurant in Lahaina right on the water.
Kimo’s Lahaina
Waterfront Restaurant in Lahaina and a good place for lunch - try the poke appetizer and k…
Maui Brewing Company
beer · brewery
Halfway to Hana
Roadside stand which is actually more like 2/3 of the way to Hana. Awesome banana bread, s…
Monkeypod
island drinks · seafood
The Preserve Kitchen and Bar
There are VERY limited dining options in Hana and this is probably your best bet unless yo…
See
Kīpahulu District
attraction · nature
Napili Bay Beach
A fantastic beach in west Maui - sandy and with safe swimming. It's walking distance from …
Upper Waikani Falls (3 Bears)
Gorgeous waterfall on the way to Hana - probably the most impressive as three falls cascad…
Big and Little Beach
These are great beaches in Makena state park in south Maui. Big Beach is, well big, but al…
Honokeana Cove
This is the cove right adjacent to the Napili point condominiums. It offers amazing snorke…
Kapalua Beach
Lovely beach within walking distance (along the shore path just past Napili Kai condos / M…
Black Rock Beach / Kaanapali beach
A great beach with great snorkeling on the right side near the lava rock. There are many, …
Waiʻānapanapa State Park
attraction · nature
Surfing Goat Dairy
attraction · food
Honolua Bay
A beautiful bay with great snorkeling. Park near preserve signs and take the short walk th…
Ke’anea Peninsula
attraction · nature
Hāmoa Beach
attraction · beach
Pua’aKa’a Falls
This is a small state park/wayside with picnic tables and bathrooms and offers you the eas…
Hasegawa General Store
Worth a quick stop in Hana for the eclectic selection and arrangement of hardware next to …
Haleakalā Crater
attraction · nature
Hana Town
attraction
Saint Gabriel’s Mission Coral Miracle Church
attraction · church · religion
Do
Snorkeling on Maui
Half of the Hawaii you need to see is under the water. If you don't get to see it you are missing out. There's…
Whale watch by sailboat
If you love sailing this is a great way to get out on the water. Most of the other whale watch trips are by…
Hana Highway
In our opinion the Road to Hana is a must see. it is undeniably gorgeous. Waterfalls, jungle greenery, spectacular ocean vistas, and a view…
PacWhale Eco Adventures
dolphins · snorkel · whales
Molokini snorkel
Molokini is a small island visible from wets Maui. It has incredibly clear waters and thus is a destination for MANY snorkel trips. There…
Lahaina
activity · city · walk
Haleakalā Stargazing
activity · nature
Lanaʻi Snorkel & Dolphin Watch
activity · nature · snorkel
Kapalua Zipline
There are quite a few zippiness which have sprung up on Maui. We did this one and had a bl…
‘Īao Needle State Monument
hiking · nature
Stay
Napili Point Condos
This is a lovely condominium on a point very near Napili Bay beach and right on one of the…
Makena Surf
This is an ideally situated condominium in Wailea. There's a beach and snorkeling right ou…
Marriott Wailea Beach Resort
Fantastic location right on the beach with infinity pool overlooking the ocean. Not cheap …
Napili Shores
Condos directly adjacent to Napili Beach with very lovely grounds.
Napili Surf
Lodging right on Napili Bay. It's pricier than some of our other listed options but is in …
Hana Lodging
We can't comment on any of these, as we've not stayed here. But we will the next time we drive the Hana Highway.