EXPERIENCE MAUI
DINING
POPULAR STOPS
This list includes a concise cross section of dining options: a handful of tourist destinations worthy of their popularity, a few neighborhood hangouts for variations on local fare, and a requisite pit stop for pineapple-macadamia nut pie.
FRESH CAUGHT AND LOCALLY GROWN
Whether you're after homestyle Hawaiian lunch plates, the freshest seafood, or farm-to-table fine dining with a view, there's a place to suit your taste, mood, and price point. Here are a few of our favorite contenders for the best Maui restaurants.
BEACHES
beaches of maui
With 120 miles of coastline, Maui boasts over 30 miles of beautiful beaches. On these world famous shores you’ll find white or black sand beaches, renowned surfing and windsurfing spots as well as some of the best beaches in the world to simply swim, snorkel and sunbathe. Many are easily accessible beach parks with lifeguards, picnic facilities and restrooms. Discover Maui’s world-famous beaches below!
HISTORICAL PLACES + SITE SEEING
HISTORICal LANDMARKS
Maui’s rich history offers plenty of special places to explore, ranging from heritage sites that provide significant historical, cultural and environmental contributions, to natural wonders, and everything in between. These must-see destinations have been visited by the people of Hawaiʻi for generations.
SITES WORTH SEEING
First time to Maui? If so, you’ll want to get acquainted with the most popular sights and destinations when planning your itinerary. In this link, we dive into Maui’s top attractions to help you get the lay of the land.
PA’IA TOWN
Old-west style building facades painted in a patchwork of pastel colors greet you as you pull into Paia, and at first impression the small T-shaped stretch of quaint shops and restaurants is reminiscent of a funky 60’s California beach town.
ALI’I KULA LAVENDER FARM
Created by Agricultural Artist and Horticultural Master, Ali’i Chang, AKL’s 13.5-acre farm resides at an elevation of roughly 4000 ft. and is home to approximately 55,000 lavender plants and 20 different varieties of lavender. The farm grows about 9 varieties of lavender, olive trees, hydrangea, Protea, succulents and an exceptional variety of other plants can be found on the farm, which offers the first and only Lavender Lifestyle experience on Maui.
LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS
FARM FRESH FARMERS MARKETS
“Farm fresh.” Just the phrase conjures up images of deep-green leafy vegetables and luscious fruits bursting with flavor. If the thought of all that natural goodness is making you hungry, then Maui’s farmers markets are a must-see—or rather, a must-eat.
STATE & NATIONAL PARKS
ʻĪao Valley State Park Maui
Towering emerald peaks guard the lush valley floor of ʻĪao Valley State Park. Located in Central Maui just west of Wailuku, this peaceful 4,000-acre, 10-mile long park is home to one of Maui's most recognizable landmarks, the 1,200-foot ʻĪao Needle. This iconic green-mantled rock outcropping overlooks ʻĪao stream and is an ideal attraction for easy hiking and sightseeing.
Haleakalā National Park Maui
Many visitors wake up early to drive to the Haleakalā Visitor Center, the best spot to watch what may be the most spectacular sunrise on earth. As the sun peeks over the horizon, an ever-changing swirl of color and light dance across the vast sea of clouds—a sight described by Mark Twain as “the most sublime spectacle I have ever witnessed.” Perhaps just as impressive are Haleakalā’s sunsets and the bright, starry skies revealed at night.