Lora’s guidebook of things to do on Maui
Local Places to Eat
From coffee shops, take out and nice dining!
This is one of our favorite local coffee shops! We love to sit and chat over breakfast and coffee.
Lora's favorite: A cold brew and Veggie Bagel – Cream cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, capers & sprouts (Add Avocado – $1.25)
Charles' favorite: A medium roast coffee Bacon, Tomato, Avo Bagel – Cream cheese, bacon, tomato & avocado
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Wailuku Coffee Company
26 N Market StThis is one of our favorite local coffee shops! We love to sit and chat over breakfast and coffee.
Lora's favorite: A cold brew and Veggie Bagel – Cream cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, capers & sprouts (Add Avocado – $1.25)
Charles' favorite: A medium roast coffee Bacon, Tomato, Avo Bagel – Cream cheese, bacon, tomato & avocado
Best Doughnuts ever!!!!
All doughnuts are made in house and all the glazes, crumbles, etc are handmade by Madame Doughnut herself! She uses a brioche bread that just melts in your mouth!!
These doughnuts are extraordinary and are a must and they do sell out so go early!!
Donut Dynamite
372 Lower Main StBest Doughnuts ever!!!!
All doughnuts are made in house and all the glazes, crumbles, etc are handmade by Madame Doughnut herself! She uses a brioche bread that just melts in your mouth!!
These doughnuts are extraordinary and are a must and they do sell out so go early!!
Want a great cocktail? How about a Farm to Table lunch or dinner experience?
The Mill House Restaurant is located on the grounds of Maui Tropical Plantation so make sure to schedule some time to walk the grounds and maybe do some shopping for local products.
Lora's favorite: KAUAI PRAWN + FISH COCONUT CURRY
seasonal vegetables, chili oil, cherry tomato, thai basil, mint, fried garlic or PAN SEARED FISH sweet corn cob + purée, zucchini, saffron butter
Charles' favorite: WHOLE HALF CHICKEN wood-fired vegetables, dijon chicken glaze or ROASTED BEEF BONE MARROW wood-fired flatbread, pickled mushroom, ginger-leek relish
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The Mill House
1670 Honoapiilani HwyWant a great cocktail? How about a Farm to Table lunch or dinner experience?
The Mill House Restaurant is located on the grounds of Maui Tropical Plantation so make sure to schedule some time to walk the grounds and maybe do some shopping for local products.
Lora's favorite: KAUAI PRAWN + FISH COCONUT CURRY
seasonal vegetables, chili oil, cherry tomato, thai basil, mint, fried garlic or PAN SEARED FISH sweet corn cob + purée, zucchini, saffron butter
Charles' favorite: WHOLE HALF CHICKEN wood-fired vegetables, dijon chicken glaze or ROASTED BEEF BONE MARROW wood-fired flatbread, pickled mushroom, ginger-leek relish
We love this restaurant for a good take-out! Portions are generous and food is prepared fresh and fast!
Lora's Favorite: #29 Won-ton soup! So yummy! The won tons are a mixture of chicken and shrimp.
Charles's Favorite: #22 Rare Steak and Cooked Flank Steak Pho
I also recommend their garlic fish or the LemonGrass Chicken sandwich.
Ba-Le Sandwich Shop
1824 Oihana StWe love this restaurant for a good take-out! Portions are generous and food is prepared fresh and fast!
Lora's Favorite: #29 Won-ton soup! So yummy! The won tons are a mixture of chicken and shrimp.
Charles's Favorite: #22 Rare Steak and Cooked Flank Steak Pho
I also recommend their garlic fish or the LemonGrass Chicken sandwich.
Starbucks is pretty familiar to everyone in the US. It is a chain coffee shop that you can find sprinkled all over the island. We have 2 drive through Starbucks on the island. One is in Kahului and one is in Lahaina.
Starbucks
275 West Kaahumanu AvenueStarbucks is pretty familiar to everyone in the US. It is a chain coffee shop that you can find sprinkled all over the island. We have 2 drive through Starbucks on the island. One is in Kahului and one is in Lahaina.
This is a go-to for most tourists. Located in Paia on the beautiful north shore of Maui. Local fresh caught fish is the star of a lot of the dishes at Mama's.
Family owned and operated. Reservations are a must and dates fill up fast!
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Mama's Fish House
799 Poho PlThis is a go-to for most tourists. Located in Paia on the beautiful north shore of Maui. Local fresh caught fish is the star of a lot of the dishes at Mama's.
Family owned and operated. Reservations are a must and dates fill up fast!
Yummy flatbread pizza, wonderful salads!
Two of our favorites are:
Mopsy’s Kalua Pork – Your choice – Kiawe smoked free-range pork shoulder or oven-roasted free range chicken, homemade organic mango BBQ sauce, organic red onions, Maui pineapple, our own blend of Hawaiian goat cheeses, premium whole milk mozzarella, parmesan cheese, homemade garlic oil and our organic herb mix
Pele Pesto – Homemade organic Maui basil, macadamia nut and garlic pesto, with our own blend of Hawaiian goat cheeses, fresh Haiku organic tomatoes, Kalamata olives, whole milk mozzarella, parmesan, homemade garlic oil and organic herbs
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Flatbread Company
89 Hana HwyYummy flatbread pizza, wonderful salads!
Two of our favorites are:
Mopsy’s Kalua Pork – Your choice – Kiawe smoked free-range pork shoulder or oven-roasted free range chicken, homemade organic mango BBQ sauce, organic red onions, Maui pineapple, our own blend of Hawaiian goat cheeses, premium whole milk mozzarella, parmesan cheese, homemade garlic oil and our organic herb mix
Pele Pesto – Homemade organic Maui basil, macadamia nut and garlic pesto, with our own blend of Hawaiian goat cheeses, fresh Haiku organic tomatoes, Kalamata olives, whole milk mozzarella, parmesan, homemade garlic oil and organic herbs
This is a great stop for lunch!
Local caught fish, big portions. This place gets very crowded at lunch time because the locals know how good this is!
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Paia Fish Market
100 Baldwin AveThis is a great stop for lunch!
Local caught fish, big portions. This place gets very crowded at lunch time because the locals know how good this is!
This is a great local place for lunch. Great salads & burgers
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808 on Main
2051 Main StThis is a great local place for lunch. Great salads & burgers
Activities to do on Maui
Whale watching, snorkeling, luau, sightseeing recommendations
This is a great company to plan a day on the water with! They do everything from dinner cruises, whale watching (November to April), snorkeling and more!
We have been very happy every time we have booked with Pacific Whale Foundation!
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Фонд Тихоокеанских Китов
300 Maalaea RdThis is a great company to plan a day on the water with! They do everything from dinner cruises, whale watching (November to April), snorkeling and more!
We have been very happy every time we have booked with Pacific Whale Foundation!
This is a smaller Aquarium but it is full of all the local species of fish and other animals you will see in the ocean surrounding you on Maui.
I love all the exhibits and my grandchildren love going here!
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Мауи Оушен Центр
192 Maalaea RdThis is a smaller Aquarium but it is full of all the local species of fish and other animals you will see in the ocean surrounding you on Maui.
I love all the exhibits and my grandchildren love going here!
Looking for a top notch Hawaiian Luau? Book with Old Lahaina Luau! This luau is very popular and seats fill up and sell out fast.
Included with your Luau seats is a full dinner
Pua’a Kalua
Pork roasted in our beachside Imu; the Hawaiian underground oven
Lau Lau – Lu’au leaf wrapped pork
Succulent bundles of pork wrapped in taro leaf and cooked until tender.
I’a - Maui Style Fish
Chef’s Special Preparation with fresh seasonal ingredients
Pipi Ko’ala
Grilled Beef Steak
Chicken Long Rice
Shredded Chicken, Maui onions, ginger and rice bean noodles in broth
Moa – Island Style Chicken
Chicken marinated with fresh island flavors
Mea’ai Ola Pono – Taro, Sweet Potato, and Tofu Patty served with a side of Pineapple Salsa and Garlic Chili Vinaigrette
(Vegetarian / Vegan / Gluten Free)
Roasted Assorted Vegetables
Butternut Squash, Yellow Squash Zucchini, White Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Carrots, Broccoli Crowns, Cherry Tomato
Local-Style Fried Rice
Fried rice with green onions, peas, and sesame oil
‘Uala - Sweet Potato
Warm sliced Big Island sweet potatoes
Island Crab Salad
Crab, shrimp and water chestnuts
Lu’au Kalo – Taro Leaf Stew
Taro and Lu’au leaf combined with creamy coconut milk for an authentic island favorite.
Pohole Salad
Fern shoots, Maui onions, and tomatoes served in a vinaigrette sauce
Lomi Lomi Salmon
Local tomatoes, Maui onions, and salted salmon – Lomi lomi or “massaged” together with Aloha
Poke ‘Ahi
Fresh raw ahi (yellow fin tuna) with green onions and Maui onions
Poke He’e
Marinated cooked octopus/tako
Poi
Made from boiling and mashing the root of the taro plant
Tossed Greens with Maui Onion Dressing or Papaya Seed Dressing
Fresh Island Fruit & Banana Bread
Fresh seasonal fruits and banana bread
Assorted Island Desserts
Guava Cake, Kiawe Bean Tart, Hawaiian Chocolate Brownie, and Haupia
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Старый Луау Лахайна
1251 Front StLooking for a top notch Hawaiian Luau? Book with Old Lahaina Luau! This luau is very popular and seats fill up and sell out fast.
Included with your Luau seats is a full dinner
Pua’a Kalua
Pork roasted in our beachside Imu; the Hawaiian underground oven
Lau Lau – Lu’au leaf wrapped pork
Succulent bundles of pork wrapped in taro leaf and cooked until tender.
I’a - Maui Style Fish
Chef’s Special Preparation with fresh seasonal ingredients
Pipi Ko’ala
Grilled Beef Steak
Chicken Long Rice
Shredded Chicken, Maui onions, ginger and rice bean noodles in broth
Moa – Island Style Chicken
Chicken marinated with fresh island flavors
Mea’ai Ola Pono – Taro, Sweet Potato, and Tofu Patty served with a side of Pineapple Salsa and Garlic Chili Vinaigrette
(Vegetarian / Vegan / Gluten Free)
Roasted Assorted Vegetables
Butternut Squash, Yellow Squash Zucchini, White Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Carrots, Broccoli Crowns, Cherry Tomato
Local-Style Fried Rice
Fried rice with green onions, peas, and sesame oil
‘Uala - Sweet Potato
Warm sliced Big Island sweet potatoes
Island Crab Salad
Crab, shrimp and water chestnuts
Lu’au Kalo – Taro Leaf Stew
Taro and Lu’au leaf combined with creamy coconut milk for an authentic island favorite.
Pohole Salad
Fern shoots, Maui onions, and tomatoes served in a vinaigrette sauce
Lomi Lomi Salmon
Local tomatoes, Maui onions, and salted salmon – Lomi lomi or “massaged” together with Aloha
Poke ‘Ahi
Fresh raw ahi (yellow fin tuna) with green onions and Maui onions
Poke He’e
Marinated cooked octopus/tako
Poi
Made from boiling and mashing the root of the taro plant
Tossed Greens with Maui Onion Dressing or Papaya Seed Dressing
Fresh Island Fruit & Banana Bread
Fresh seasonal fruits and banana bread
Assorted Island Desserts
Guava Cake, Kiawe Bean Tart, Hawaiian Chocolate Brownie, and Haupia
The winding road to Hana is a must for all visitors. Take a day and travel to Hana and back! Stop and see the waterfalls, buy some local banana bread and flowers, enjoy the views and the wind in your hair!
A tip: When driving to Hana, if a local car (or truck) is behind you it is a courtesy to pull off to the side of the road and let them pass.
Haumana Bay is a great spot to stop and get in the ocean
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Hana
The winding road to Hana is a must for all visitors. Take a day and travel to Hana and back! Stop and see the waterfalls, buy some local banana bread and flowers, enjoy the views and the wind in your hair!
A tip: When driving to Hana, if a local car (or truck) is behind you it is a courtesy to pull off to the side of the road and let them pass.
Haumana Bay is a great spot to stop and get in the ocean
Haumana Bay is located in Hana
Park on the side of the road and walk down. This is a beautiful beach to sunbathe, boogie board and enjoy your day.
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Ганаума
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayHaumana Bay is located in Hana
Park on the side of the road and walk down. This is a beautiful beach to sunbathe, boogie board and enjoy your day.
Makena Beach State Park (also known as Big Beach) is one of Maui's signature beaches. With white sands extending nearly 2/3 of a mile long, it is one of the largest, undeveloped beaches in Maui. Enjoy relaxing on the beach with only nature in sight. Nestled between two black-lava outcroppings, Makena offers protection from the trade winds and provides great views of the islands of Molokini and Kahoolawe.
Please note: The shore break can be dangerous at Big Beach so please take care when entering and exiting the ocean. There are no life guard on Big Beach.
The area is divided into two beaches known as Big Beach and Little Beach. Big Beach is located south of Wailea near the Makena Beach and Golf Resort and provides a secluded alternative to more crowded beaches in Kaanapali and Lahaina. Little Beach is a small cove without amenities and no lifeguard. Although state park regulations prohibit nudity, Little Beach is frequently used as a nude beach.
Please note: Hawaii's ocean and beach conditions are as unique as the islands themselves. Visit HIOCEANSAFETY.COM which constantly monitors the surf, wind, and reports from public safety officials that directly affect the conditions for safety of Hawaiian beaches. Use the hazard signs on HIOCEANSAFETY.COM as well to quickly assess conditions and help you find the appropriate beach for your visit.
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Makena Big Beach
Makena Beach State Park (also known as Big Beach) is one of Maui's signature beaches. With white sands extending nearly 2/3 of a mile long, it is one of the largest, undeveloped beaches in Maui. Enjoy relaxing on the beach with only nature in sight. Nestled between two black-lava outcroppings, Makena offers protection from the trade winds and provides great views of the islands of Molokini and Kahoolawe.
Please note: The shore break can be dangerous at Big Beach so please take care when entering and exiting the ocean. There are no life guard on Big Beach.
The area is divided into two beaches known as Big Beach and Little Beach. Big Beach is located south of Wailea near the Makena Beach and Golf Resort and provides a secluded alternative to more crowded beaches in Kaanapali and Lahaina. Little Beach is a small cove without amenities and no lifeguard. Although state park regulations prohibit nudity, Little Beach is frequently used as a nude beach.
Please note: Hawaii's ocean and beach conditions are as unique as the islands themselves. Visit HIOCEANSAFETY.COM which constantly monitors the surf, wind, and reports from public safety officials that directly affect the conditions for safety of Hawaiian beaches. Use the hazard signs on HIOCEANSAFETY.COM as well to quickly assess conditions and help you find the appropriate beach for your visit.
Black Rock is a go to destination for a lot of tourists
Spend a day relaxing on the beach, swimming in the crystal clear water and watching people jump from the rocks.
Tip: The sun on Maui is very strong. Make sure to apply sunscreen (reapply and reapply) and drink lots of water.
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Пляж Блэк-Рок
Black Rock is a go to destination for a lot of tourists
Spend a day relaxing on the beach, swimming in the crystal clear water and watching people jump from the rocks.
Tip: The sun on Maui is very strong. Make sure to apply sunscreen (reapply and reapply) and drink lots of water.
General Admission to visit the farm is $3.00 per person. Kama'aina, Military and Senior discounts are available. Children 12 and under are free admission. Please note that any tour reservations are a separate fee from the general admission.
Farm Hours & Location
Address: 1100 Waipoli Road Kula, Hawaii
Farm Hours: 9AM to 4PM, last entry at 3:45PM
Gourmet Picnic Lunch
24 hours advance reservations are required to confirm.
Enjoy a fabulous lunch in the gorgeous outdoor setting of the farm!
Our Gourmet Picnic Lunch includes your choice of one of the following: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Ham & Cheese wrap, Caprese Sandwich, Chicken Bacon Club, Italian Sandwich, Garden Salad.
Also includes Gourmet Chips, a decadent Lavender-Infused Dessert and choice of beverage.
Time: 24 hours advance reservations are required to confirm.
Reserved lunches will be available for pickup at the gift shop between 10:30am - 3:30pm.
Cost: Price is $26 per person plus tax.
Please click here to book online or call Alii Kula Lavender at 808-878-3004. Business hours are 9am-3:45pm HST.
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Ali'i Kula Lavender Farm
1100 Waipoli RdGeneral Admission to visit the farm is $3.00 per person. Kama'aina, Military and Senior discounts are available. Children 12 and under are free admission. Please note that any tour reservations are a separate fee from the general admission.
Farm Hours & Location
Address: 1100 Waipoli Road Kula, Hawaii
Farm Hours: 9AM to 4PM, last entry at 3:45PM
Gourmet Picnic Lunch
24 hours advance reservations are required to confirm.
Enjoy a fabulous lunch in the gorgeous outdoor setting of the farm!
Our Gourmet Picnic Lunch includes your choice of one of the following: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Ham & Cheese wrap, Caprese Sandwich, Chicken Bacon Club, Italian Sandwich, Garden Salad.
Also includes Gourmet Chips, a decadent Lavender-Infused Dessert and choice of beverage.
Time: 24 hours advance reservations are required to confirm.
Reserved lunches will be available for pickup at the gift shop between 10:30am - 3:30pm.
Cost: Price is $26 per person plus tax.
Please click here to book online or call Alii Kula Lavender at 808-878-3004. Business hours are 9am-3:45pm HST.
The top of a dormant volcano is the best place to watch the sunrise on your vacation. The summit of Haleakala is 10,023 ft above sea level.
Book a reservation to go up to the Crater and see the sunrise! Anyone going up before 7 am must have a reservation.
https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/haleakala-sunrise-reservations.htm
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Haleakala Crater
The top of a dormant volcano is the best place to watch the sunrise on your vacation. The summit of Haleakala is 10,023 ft above sea level.
Book a reservation to go up to the Crater and see the sunrise! Anyone going up before 7 am must have a reservation.
https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/haleakala-sunrise-reservations.htm
Looking for a fun day to shop local? You should go to Front Street in Lahaina (pronounced La Hi Na) for a fun day.
Park your car and walk Front Street! See the largest and oldest Banyan Tree in the United States! Shop for trinkets to take home, get a shave ice and enjoy yourself for the day!
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Front Street – Maui
844 Front StLooking for a fun day to shop local? You should go to Front Street in Lahaina (pronounced La Hi Na) for a fun day.
Park your car and walk Front Street! See the largest and oldest Banyan Tree in the United States! Shop for trinkets to take home, get a shave ice and enjoy yourself for the day!
Grocery Shopping
Groceries, sunscreen and other essentials for your trip!
This is the largest Safeway in the state of Hawaii. Here you can find just about everything you need for your stay!
Pharmacy is available.
Sandwiches, sushi, and more!
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Safeway
58 Maui Lani PkwyThis is the largest Safeway in the state of Hawaii. Here you can find just about everything you need for your stay!
Pharmacy is available.
Sandwiches, sushi, and more!
This is the only Whole Foods on Maui.
Organic produce, healthy juice bar, sandwiches, pizza and more!
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Whole Foods Market
70 E Kaahumanu AveThis is the only Whole Foods on Maui.
Organic produce, healthy juice bar, sandwiches, pizza and more!
Longs Drugs is in close proximity to Whole Foods.
Tylenol, bandaids, sunscreen, beauty products and more
Also has a pharmacy
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Longs Drugs
41 E Lipoa StLongs Drugs is in close proximity to Whole Foods.
Tylenol, bandaids, sunscreen, beauty products and more
Also has a pharmacy
Foodland is a more local grocery store and you will see them dotted across the Island.
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Foodland Kehalani
370 Kehalani Village DrFoodland is a more local grocery store and you will see them dotted across the Island.
Target
100 Ho'okele StThis is the only Target on Maui. It is new and nice!
Malls & Shopping
Shopping!!
In this shopping center you will find Macy's, Sears, Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, Starbucks, Jamba Juice as well as local vendors.
There is also a movie theater and a large food court upstairs.
They have a great Farmer's Market during the mornings to be able to by local produce for your stay
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Queen Ka'ahumanu Center
275 W Kaahumanu AveIn this shopping center you will find Macy's, Sears, Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, Starbucks, Jamba Juice as well as local vendors.
There is also a movie theater and a large food court upstairs.
They have a great Farmer's Market during the mornings to be able to by local produce for your stay
Regal Cinemas, Whole Foods, Longs and some local retailers
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Maui Mall
70 E Kaahumanu AveRegal Cinemas, Whole Foods, Longs and some local retailers
Here you will find Office Max, Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Old Navy, Pier One and a small food court.
Maui Marketplace
270 Dairy RdHere you will find Office Max, Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Old Navy, Pier One and a small food court.
Lahaina Cannery Mall
Local shops, jewelers, hula show and more!
Great shops here. Lots of touristy shops where you can pick up some t-shirts, hula skirts and more to take home.
Old Lahaina Center
845 Waine'e StGreat shops here. Lots of touristy shops where you can pick up some t-shirts, hula skirts and more to take home.
Outlets of Maui
900 Front StLocal Hawaiian & National Brand outlets.
Pronounced "Pie E Ah"
Fun town to explore! Flatbread Pizza, Paia FishMarket and lots of local shops featuring Hawaiian made clothes, jewelry and more.
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Paia
Pronounced "Pie E Ah"
Fun town to explore! Flatbread Pizza, Paia FishMarket and lots of local shops featuring Hawaiian made clothes, jewelry and more.