We will be in Maui during whale watching season! You can see whales from many of the beaches in Kīhei and Ma'alaea Bay, but to get up close and personal, go on a whale watching tour!
This park, on the east side of the island, has one of Maui's famous black sand beaches. You must drive the infamous road to Hana to get there though. There aren't many gas stations or bathroom stops on this rural road, so gas up beforehand. One thing to note: Reservations are required and can be purchased up to 30 days in advance.
Haleakalā, a dormant volcano on Maui, is known for its stunning summit crater, breathtaking sunrises/sunsets, and diverse landscapes. At over 10,000 feet, it can get quite cold so bring a blanket or warmer clothes to layer up in. One thing to note: Reservations are required to visit Haleakala during sunrise hours. However, there are no reservations required to visit any other time of day.
This charming town is at the base of Haleakala and a great little stop on your drive to the summit. It has a few restaurants, some cute shops, and an excellent cookie shop called The Maui Cookie Lady. Their cookies make great souvenirs for kids and cookie lovers back home!
This is an outdoor marketplace where vendors sell a variety of items, including local food, souvenirs, clothing, produce, and traditional Hawaiian goods. It's open on Saturdays from 7am-1pm and has an entrance fee of .75 cents per person.
This is a guided experience at the Maui Gold Pineapple plantation in Makawao where visitors can learn about pineapple farming, taste fresh samples, and get a pineapple to take home!