Hailey & Michael
Things To Do
Ma'alaea Bay
If you're looking for a long beach stroll, keep reading! Stretching from Hauoli Street at Haycraft Park for 2.5 miles down to North Kihei, this beach is gorgeous and without any buildings on the beach. Locals say this is one of the best beaches in South Maui to stroll on.
Kama'ole Beach I
This beach is ranked with the highest review, per the famous travel guide book, Maui Revealed. Kama'ole Beach is broken into three parts: I, II, and III. Kama'ole I is the largest and best of the three - it offers a long, beautiful, stretch of fine sand, great swimming, rest rooms, showers, and a lifeguard. Excellent snorkeling can be found around the rocks at each end, especially the north (right) end (also called Charley Young Beach).
Wailea Beach
Ranked by several beach raters as the #1 beach in America! Terrific clear water, fine-grained sand, and calm waters make for a picturesque setting. The only "problem" with this beach is that it is quite popular - it is recommended to arrive early for parking.
Po‘olenalena Beach
Likely the least known and certainly least used large beach in the area. The beach has multiple names: Paipu Beach, Pepeiaolepo Beach, Love Beach, Keauhou Beach, and Makena Surf Beach. This beach receives high ratings because it is usually much less crowded than other beaches in South Maui. Snorkeling here is exceptional, in fact, snorkeling tours usually visit the coral reefs here. In addition, there are frequent turtle sightings here!
Maui Ocean Center, The Aquarium of Hawaii
This is a relatively small aquarium compared to others in Hawaii, however, it is extremely well-done. The living reef exhibit has a great collection of fish found around the Hawaiian islands. Also, the turtle lagoon has turtles roaming around for guests to view.
Maui Brewing Company
Ranked the best place to become a beer connoisseur in South Maui. Brewed with Aloha! Cheers!
Three's Bar & Grill
Known for great night life, this venue is voted the best within the "Bar-Muda Triangle" (across from Kalama Beach Park). This venue has a VIP surf lounge, life music, and dancing. Check out the other restauranuts and bars within "Bar-Muda Triangle" while you're there.
Coconut's Fish Cafe
If you're in Hawaii and want fresh fish for a good price, consider heading here. Great seafood, tacos, fishburgers, fish and chips, and more. Everything is fresh and made right on the spot. The restaurant has a funky surfer vibe and is a big hit with the locals - located in Azeka Mauka Shopping Center.
Kihei Caffe
They open at 5AM with great omlettes, hearty breakfast, huge loco mocos, tasty biscuits and gravy, and the best turnovers in Maui. Lunch options are great too, but this place is a must-do for breakfast.
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Wailea
The food served is known as "Hawai'i Regional Cuisine", which focuses on using local and fresh ingredients. Great steak and fish, and incredible sunset views. Reservations are recommended.
Nick's Fishmarket Maui
One of the finest restaurants in South Maui - exceptional seafood in an elegant setting. Unbelievable service, delicious food, and a world-class wine list. Reservations recommended. Resort wear required.
Stewz Maui Burgers
A fun option offering the best burgers in the area with a local twist! Locals rave about the Kula burger and sweet potato fries.
Hula Cookies & Ice Cream
Satisfy your sweet tooth here. Try their ice cream in a freshly made ice cream cookie sandwich.
Makena Stables
In South Maui on the Ulupalakua Ranch - small scaled ranch that offers a great experience. This horseback ride goes through lava fields and up to the Kalua o Lapa Crater.
South Pacific Kayaks
Kayaks are a fun way to see the Maui coastline. Kayak rentals and also guided tours are available.
Road to Hana
Ranked the #1 thing to do while visiting Maui! To find excellent views of Maui's beautiful coastline, all you need to do is drive. The Road to Hana is a scenic highway (Highway 360) that twists through the lush rainforest and past the cascading waterfalls that line the island's eastern shore. Most people start their trip in Kahului (home to Maui's main airport) with the intention of motoring 55 miles to Hana. The route often surprises unfamiliar drivers with hairpin turns at times, but you will not regret hitting the gas and going. If you want to skip the driving, multiple tour guide companies will be more than happy to do the driving for you.
Wailea Golf Resort
Among the world’s great golf destinations, few shine as brightly as Wailea. Renowned for its ideal golf weather – typically sunny with gentle breezes – Wailea Golf Resort on the magical island of Maui is rated among the best golf courses in the country by both Golf Magazine and Golf Digest for the quality of its courses, accommodations, amenities and legendary spirit of aloha.
Haleakalā National Park
Hiking galore! Home to the dormant Haleakalā Volcano and endangered Hawaiian geese. The Leleiwi and Kalahaku overlooks on the steep Crater Road have views across the West Maui Mountains. Rugged trails in the Summit District pass cinder cones and lava flows. In the coastal area of Kīpahulu are the Pools of Ohe’o, freshwater pools and waterfalls set amid bamboo forest.
Maui Chocolate Tour
Did you know Hawaii is the only state in the U.S. capable of growing chocolate due to its climate and latitude? The tour is approximately two hours, and during it you will see cacao trees, learn how they grow, are harvested and processed, and join in “hands on” in the process of grinding roasted cacao beans into edible chocolate. They guarantee you will be amazed at learning what’s beyond the chocolate wrapper.
Sacred Garden of Maliko
Where beauty, love, and peace grow. A nursery, a peace sanctuary, a retreat center, a botanical garden, a school, a creativity center, and a temple. Inspiration, creativity, beauty and peace are the undeniable themes of the garden. Free to the public and open 7 days a week.