Laura’s Maui Guidebook
Favorite spots to hang out
Get away from the busy touristy beaches! This is a great beach to spot turtles in the morning. The rock wall creates a calm swimming area that's great for kids.
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Kalepolepo
S Kihei RdGet away from the busy touristy beaches! This is a great beach to spot turtles in the morning. The rock wall creates a calm swimming area that's great for kids.
One of our favorite beaches to hang out at! It's close to the house and there is a parking lot off of S. Kihei Rd if you drive there. Go early before the wind picks up!!
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Charley Young Beach
One of our favorite beaches to hang out at! It's close to the house and there is a parking lot off of S. Kihei Rd if you drive there. Go early before the wind picks up!!
Surfing
The best place to surf in Kihei! Great spot for all levels.
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Cove Beach Park
2126 Iliili RdThe best place to surf in Kihei! Great spot for all levels.
Food scene
Three's Bar & Grill
1945 S Kihei RdGreat food and amazing happy hour from 3-6pm!
The best breakfast spot just a short walk from our place. Get there early to avoid the line!
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Kihei Caffe
1945 S Kihei RdThe best breakfast spot just a short walk from our place. Get there early to avoid the line!
Akamai Coffee Co
1325 S Kihei RdAwesome coffee, treats and people!
One of our favorite restaurants! We love the Pad Thai and Panang curry.
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Nutcharee's Authentic Thai Food
1280 S Kihei RdOne of our favorite restaurants! We love the Pad Thai and Panang curry.
Great place close to our house for breakfast or lunch. They have vegan options and lots of healthy yummy food!
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Joy's Place
1993 South Kihei RoadGreat place close to our house for breakfast or lunch. They have vegan options and lots of healthy yummy food!
The best Acai bowls! Tip, order online or call in ahead to avoid the line.
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Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade
1279 S Kihei RdThe best Acai bowls! Tip, order online or call in ahead to avoid the line.
We love stopping in here to grab lunch to take to the beach. Great sandwiches and salads! Tip, call ahead and order before hand to avoid the line!
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808 Deli
2439 S Kihei RdWe love stopping in here to grab lunch to take to the beach. Great sandwiches and salads! Tip, call ahead and order before hand to avoid the line!
The best Maui Maui burger! Blackened is the best! This spot is super casual but the food is top notch. Go before sunset to avoid the crazy lines.
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Paia Fish Market South Side
1913 S Kihei RdThe best Maui Maui burger! Blackened is the best! This spot is super casual but the food is top notch. Go before sunset to avoid the crazy lines.
One of our most favorite restaurants in Maui! It's small and quaint and the food is delicious! You'll want to make a reservation since seating is limited. We love the Tuna Nachos, Pupu steak and Ahi tuna HOUSE style! Mmmmmm!!
Tip: It's BYOB so come prepared!
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Cuatro Restaurant
1881 S Kihei RdOne of our most favorite restaurants in Maui! It's small and quaint and the food is delicious! You'll want to make a reservation since seating is limited. We love the Tuna Nachos, Pupu steak and Ahi tuna HOUSE style! Mmmmmm!!
Tip: It's BYOB so come prepared!
We love this little local food truck! The chicken quesadilla is the best!! I know, not very traditional Mexican but trust us, they do it right!!
Tacos Guadalajara
1784 South Kihei RoadWe love this little local food truck! The chicken quesadilla is the best!! I know, not very traditional Mexican but trust us, they do it right!!
Great sushi at decent prices. They have an awesome happy hour with great specials on sushi and drinks!
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Isana
515 S Kihei RdGreat sushi at decent prices. They have an awesome happy hour with great specials on sushi and drinks!
Sightseeing
We highly recommend getting out on the water during your visit! Early morning snorkel cruises are the best for calm waters.
For a fun night out, book the Island Rhythms Sunset Cruise! One of our favorite things to do, especially during whale season. Marty Dread does not disappoint!
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Fundación Ballena del Pacífico
300 Maalaea RdWe highly recommend getting out on the water during your visit! Early morning snorkel cruises are the best for calm waters.
For a fun night out, book the Island Rhythms Sunset Cruise! One of our favorite things to do, especially during whale season. Marty Dread does not disappoint!
Get up there for sunrise....and/or sunset! Sunrise now requires a reservation but sunset is just as beautiful and no reservations are required.
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Haleakalā National Park Summit Entrance
Get up there for sunrise....and/or sunset! Sunrise now requires a reservation but sunset is just as beautiful and no reservations are required.
A trip to Maui isn't complete without a day at Big Beach! We recommend going early before the wind kicks up. But beware, shore break is notorious for being extremely large and dangerous during certain times of the year.
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Makena Big Beach
A trip to Maui isn't complete without a day at Big Beach! We recommend going early before the wind kicks up. But beware, shore break is notorious for being extremely large and dangerous during certain times of the year.
AKA Red Sand Beach in Hana. We get a lot of questions about the road to Hana. If you decide to do this, we recommend dedicating a whole day to the drive and for exploring. This is our favorite spot to visit in Hana. Bring your beach stuff and lunch!
Tip: Although the rental car companies might tell you otherwise, you can drive all the way around and do not need to turn around in Hana to get back to Kihei. The backside road from Hana is beautiful with amazing views. It's also a lot less windy and much less travelled! There are a few gravel spots to drive over but nothing that is dangerous or that a regular car can't travel over.
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Kaihalulu Beach
AKA Red Sand Beach in Hana. We get a lot of questions about the road to Hana. If you decide to do this, we recommend dedicating a whole day to the drive and for exploring. This is our favorite spot to visit in Hana. Bring your beach stuff and lunch!
Tip: Although the rental car companies might tell you otherwise, you can drive all the way around and do not need to turn around in Hana to get back to Kihei. The backside road from Hana is beautiful with amazing views. It's also a lot less windy and much less travelled! There are a few gravel spots to drive over but nothing that is dangerous or that a regular car can't travel over.
We get a lot of questions about the Road to Hana. If you decide to do it, plan to dedicate an entire day to it. There is basically nothing in Hana, this is about the drive and scenery. Pick a few spots that you want to stop at before you go. The road is narrow, windy with lots of switch backs and single lane bridges. If you get car sick easily, skip this adventure!
Tip: Although the rental car companies might tell you otherwise, you can drive all the way around and do not need to turn around in Hana to get back to Kihei. The backside road from Hana is beautiful with amazing views. It's also a lot less windy and much less travelled! There are a few gravel spots to drive over but nothing that is dangerous or that a regular car can't travel over.
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Hana Highway
Hana HighwayWe get a lot of questions about the Road to Hana. If you decide to do it, plan to dedicate an entire day to it. There is basically nothing in Hana, this is about the drive and scenery. Pick a few spots that you want to stop at before you go. The road is narrow, windy with lots of switch backs and single lane bridges. If you get car sick easily, skip this adventure!
Tip: Although the rental car companies might tell you otherwise, you can drive all the way around and do not need to turn around in Hana to get back to Kihei. The backside road from Hana is beautiful with amazing views. It's also a lot less windy and much less travelled! There are a few gravel spots to drive over but nothing that is dangerous or that a regular car can't travel over.
This is a great hike with amazing views of the Valley Isle if you get up there on a clear day. Go early to beat the heat and the crowds.
Tip: Drive all the way up the road to the top parking lot. You don't want to park in the lower lot and take the long walk up!!
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Waihee Ridge Trail
Kahekili HighwayThis is a great hike with amazing views of the Valley Isle if you get up there on a clear day. Go early to beat the heat and the crowds.
Tip: Drive all the way up the road to the top parking lot. You don't want to park in the lower lot and take the long walk up!!