THE ISLAND GUIDE
Maui
From sea level to the clouds.
Road to Hāna coastline, Maui · dronepicr
Get to know Maui.
Beach days on the south and west coasts, forest trails in Kīpahulu, and high-elevation landscapes at Haleakalā. Give Hāna and the summit separate days.
Start exploringKīhei · Wailea · Kāʻanapali
Make time forCoastal days & mountain trails
In this guide40 beaches · 14 walks & hikes
Check Maui visitor guidance and local access notices. Respect recovery areas and do not enter closed neighborhoods. Official island guidance
40 stops
Beaches & parks
Beach parks, quiet bays, and open coastlines. Find a place, then check the day’s conditions.
West Maui
D.T. Fleming Beach
A beach park near Kapalua.
4.4/5 · 772 Google reviews
App review snapshot · 2026-10-01. Ratings can change.
Before you swim: Check Hawaiʻi Ocean Safety, speak to lifeguards, and obey posted signs. Stay clear of wildlife.
14 stops
Hikes & walks
From short coastal walks to demanding trails. Choose a route that fits your experience and the weather.
Kīpahulu · 4 mi round trip
Pīpīwai Trail
Forest, bamboo, and a waterfall viewpoint. Moderate to strenuous; obey closures.
Before you hike: Check the official source for closures, permits, and trail conditions. Stay on open, marked routes.
43 stops
Culinary
Neighborhood favorites, Hawaiian food, sweet treats, and special dinners. Explore by food category, ranked from highest to lowest.
Honokōwai · Fish market & takeout
Fish Market Maui
A fish-market stop offering poke and sushi rolls alongside fish tacos, sandwiches, and seafood plates.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 3600 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, Hawaii, USA
$10-$25: Restaurant Guru snapshot
Casual dining · Sushi & rolls
Kēōkea · Upcountry café
Grandma’s Coffee House
A family-run Upcountry café serving coffee, homemade food, and baked goods in Kēōkea.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 9232 Kula Hwy, Kula, HI 96790, USA
2 stops
Farmers markets
Meet local growers and makers. Check the organizer’s latest schedule before heading out. Times are Hawaiʻi Standard Time.
Pukalani · Farmers market
Upcountry Farmers Market
Maui produce, tropical flowers, baked goods, and local vendors at Kulamalu Town Center. Make it part of an Upcountry morning.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Giftly · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 55 Kiopaa Street Kulamalu Town Center, Pukalani, HI
$$: Giftly snapshot
Saturdays · 7–11 a.m.
Kīhei
South Maui Gardens Artisan Market
An outdoor market combining local vendors with the gardens’ food stops.
Source reviewed September 21, 2026; confirm current availability.
Thursday 9 AM–1 PM.
Check each market’s linked organizer for its latest schedule. Weather, holidays, and vendor availability can change plans.
5 stops
Lūʻau
Food, music, hula, and storytelling. Compare the setting and package inclusions directly with each operator.
Lāhainā · Hawaiian culture & dining
Old Lāhainā Lūʻau
Oceanfront dining and storytelling through Hawaiian music and hula. View the operator’s menu and seating choices before booking.
Wailea · Oceanfront dinner & show
Te Au Moana Lūʻau
Family-style island cuisine, cultural activities, and Hawaiian and Polynesian performances on the oceanfront grounds of Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott.
Kāʻanapali · Dinner & Polynesian show
Drums of the Pacific Lūʻau
A lūʻau at Hyatt Regency Maui with a lei greeting, imu ceremony, dinner, and a performance journey through Polynesia.
2 stops
Golf
Municipal rounds, Upcountry fairways, and resort courses. Confirm tee times and visitor eligibility directly.
Pukalani · Upcountry golf
Pukalani Country Club
An 18-hole course in Upcountry Maui with broad island and ocean views.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 360 Pukalani St, Makawao, HI 96768, USA
Wailea · Resort golf
Wailea Golf — Gold, Emerald & Blue
Three distinct courses above the south Maui coast, with golf instruction and equipment rentals available.
7 stops
Museums, monuments & attractions
Museums, royal places, historic sites, family attractions, and the zoo. Check admission and operating calendars.
Wailuku · Maui history museum
Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House
Maui Historical Society’s museum preserves Hawaiian artifacts, historic photographs, maps, documents, and stories connected to Maui.
Pūʻunene · Plantation history
Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum
Exhibits trace Maui’s sugar era through plantation life, immigration, agriculture, labor, and the machinery that transformed the central valley.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 3957 Hansen Rd, Puunene, HI 96784, USA
Hāna
Kahanu Garden & Preserve
A botanical and cultural landscape on Maui’s Hāna coast, including the Piʻilanihale Heiau setting.
Source reviewed September 21, 2026; confirm current availability.
0 stops
Cruises & sails
Dinner at sea, catamaran sails, and sunset cocktails. Compare boarding locations, food, and drink policies.
We don’t have a verified cruises & sails listing for Maui yet. Explore other islands.