Sample Itinerary / Ideas for visiting Maui 
So exciting, you are planning a trip to the beautiful Islands of Maui - it is one of the most stunning places you will visit and you won't want to leave.  It is such a chill place, the people are incredibly nice and there is so much to do without feeling overwhelmed. 

Here is some ideas that we can recommend based on our experiences combined with information shared by others who have been and loved the Island of Maui.


Fun activities
  • Snorkeling
  • Outrigger (morning tours are the best ones)
  • Paddle boarding 
  • Day at a non-resort beach - Kapalua Bay – pretty little public beach (more info down below)
  • Road to Hana
 
Road to Hana – day trip
  • Get out of the car and walk to random waterfalls all the way around
  • Stop off at amazing beaches when you see them (there are these black beaches that are so beautiful)
  • Must – visit Pools at Ohe'o – plus do the mile+ walk through the bamboo forest to the waterfall (Waimoku Falls) 
 
Haliimaile  
Paia
  • Flatbread Company - for really good salads and oven pizza's
  • Ono Gelato Company - the also serve fruit ices which are delish and they also have a location in Lahaina 
  • Ho okipa - it's the beach Paia is associated with – and where the locals and surfers go, tourists are encouraged not to surf or swim but it's really fun to sit for a few hours and watch the surfers – esp the kite surfers,  they are out of this world
  • General shopping is always good in this area 
 
Lahaina
  • General sightseeing, shopping etc.
  • Paia Fish Market - ono, mahi mahi and opah are my fave fish choices – this place has really good food, big servings and long lines – so maybe pick it up and bring it home
  • Ono Tacos food truck –  you can also  google to see where they're set up – my fave is the shrimp tacos, this is a family favourite as well
  • Fleetwoods –  this place is a little pricey, but beautiful space – roof top patio, amazing cocktails!!! And really good food – owned by Mick Fleetwood
  • Cool Cat - awesome burgers - you can't go wrong here
  • Ululani's Shaved Ice in Lahaina it is on Front Street/ in Wailea it's at the Hyatt and on S Kihei Rd - It is the BEST you'll find in Hawaii 
  • Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop - (go here for a meal and PIE, BEST PIE!!!! All of them, we always bring all of them home and then gorge for the week
  • Frida's Mexican Beach House - if you're craving Mexican with a good patio
 
Kaanapali
  • Whalers Village (try Hula Grill or Leilani's – Leilani's has good fish tacos) 
    • Hula Grill often has live entertainment which is fun to see. Usually starts around 2pm each afternoon. 
  • Black Rock – day at the beach is always the thing to do in Hawaii - it's in front of the Sheraton: http://www.sheraton-maui.com/
 
Kapalua
  • Plantation House Restaurant - this also has a golf course on the property that serves a great brunch and guava mimosas. Also be sure to  get the pineapple spears w/ cinnamon dip!!!!
  • Merrimans - this is really a great spot for date night – really pretty, fantastic food and super gorgeous views
  • Day at a non-resort beach is recommended at Kapalua Bay – pretty little public beach that's good for families and kids. Get there early to stake your spot and be sure to take advantage of nice walking areas nearby. It's close to a much choppier/bigger beach which is nice for walking in the surf. 
 
Napili Bay
  • The Gazebo – they serve a lovely brunch with an amazing view – but really long lines, so have to be there early


Wailea
  • Coconuts Cafe - The best fish tacos. Again this is on S Kihei Rd.  They have incredible food 
  • Polo Beach at the Fairmont is lovely - so clean and you can rent boogie boards, snorkel gear etc 
  • The beaches along the Grand Wailea and Four Seasons isn't connected really - but you have access to all beaches as in Hawaii all beaches are public 
  • Shops at Wailea his a shopping district similar to Whaler's Village in Lahaina - Shops at Wailea includes restaurants, high-end boutiques as well as a lot of places to get cute bathing suits and summer dresses

Whether you take some of the ideas above or none at all - you will have the most amazing time. Fun in the sun and Vitamin Sea is always good for the soul. 
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