Maui Escape Guidebook
Neighborhood Eats
Enjoy a leisurely stroll to these eateries, all within a 15-min walk from our condo.
Just 8 min walk away. Grab panini for lunch at the beach. The Porkie is a favorite; kalua pork, mango salsa and pepper jack cheese with spicy pepper dipping sauce on rye. It is grilled to perfection, juicy and tender with a nice balance of sweet salsa and spicy dipping sauce. The world famous pudding is THAT good. Pro tip: call your order as you are leaving.
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808 Deli
2439 S Kihei RdJust 8 min walk away. Grab panini for lunch at the beach. The Porkie is a favorite; kalua pork, mango salsa and pepper jack cheese with spicy pepper dipping sauce on rye. It is grilled to perfection, juicy and tender with a nice balance of sweet salsa and spicy dipping sauce. The world famous pudding is THAT good. Pro tip: call your order as you are leaving.
A 15-min walk (0.7 mile) takes you to this artisan bakery that offers European-type pastries and breads, many infused with Hawaiian flavors such as ube, guava, pineapple, coconut and lilikoi. Everything is delicious. Also notable are the vegan and gluten-free options.
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Maui Bread Company
2395 S Kihei RdA 15-min walk (0.7 mile) takes you to this artisan bakery that offers European-type pastries and breads, many infused with Hawaiian flavors such as ube, guava, pineapple, coconut and lilikoi. Everything is delicious. Also notable are the vegan and gluten-free options.
The best fish tacos on Maui, just a 1/2 mile (10-min walk) from our condo. The fresh mango salsa adds flavor and brightness to the delicate fish. The coconut shrimp is also great. Reasonably priced casual dining!
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Coconut's Fish Cafe
1279 S Kihei RdThe best fish tacos on Maui, just a 1/2 mile (10-min walk) from our condo. The fresh mango salsa adds flavor and brightness to the delicate fish. The coconut shrimp is also great. Reasonably priced casual dining!
Great spot for good ol' Ono fish and chips paired with tangy coleslaw. Hits the spot and won't break the bank.
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Maui Fish'n Chips
2395 S Kihei RdGreat spot for good ol' Ono fish and chips paired with tangy coleslaw. Hits the spot and won't break the bank.
One of the best sushi on the island; this hidden local gem is within walking distance. The chef's choice 'omakase' is excellent - very fresh high quality fish, perfectly cut, and well-priced. This is not a walk-in restaurant; make reservations a couple weeks ahead of your visit.
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Koiso Sushi Bar
2395 S Kihei RdOne of the best sushi on the island; this hidden local gem is within walking distance. The chef's choice 'omakase' is excellent - very fresh high quality fish, perfectly cut, and well-priced. This is not a walk-in restaurant; make reservations a couple weeks ahead of your visit.
Convenience Store
Did you even visit Hawaii if you didn't step into an ABC Store? ABC Stores are basically super convenience stores. This is a good first stop and last stop on the island: flip flops, sunscreen, snacks, basic groceries, hot deli items and souvenirs.
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ABC Store #51
2349 S Kihei RdDid you even visit Hawaii if you didn't step into an ABC Store? ABC Stores are basically super convenience stores. This is a good first stop and last stop on the island: flip flops, sunscreen, snacks, basic groceries, hot deli items and souvenirs.
Groceries
This is the grocery store and deli for locals and visitors who are looking for fresh and healthy choices. Stop by for your coffee, smoothie or acai bowl fix.
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Hawaiian Moons Natural Foods
2411 S Kihei RdThis is the grocery store and deli for locals and visitors who are looking for fresh and healthy choices. Stop by for your coffee, smoothie or acai bowl fix.
This grocery store has the best value poke on the island. You can get white or brown rice to go with it too. The produce is also great; try the Maui Gold pineapple and apple bananas.
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Foodland Kihei
1881 S Kihei RdThis grocery store has the best value poke on the island. You can get white or brown rice to go with it too. The produce is also great; try the Maui Gold pineapple and apple bananas.
Best Nearby Beaches
A 0.5 mile (11-min walk) south from our condo takes you to Keawakapu Beach. This hidden gem stretches out for nearly a mile with soft golden sand, grassy lawn and trees for shade. The gentle turquoise water is clear and great for snorkeling in the morning and boogie boarding in the afternoon. It is common to find sea turtles, butterflyfish, and if you are lucky, an eel!
When you get hungry, grab lunch or enjoy a sunset happy hour at 5 Palms.
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Keawakapu Beach
Kilohana DriveA 0.5 mile (11-min walk) south from our condo takes you to Keawakapu Beach. This hidden gem stretches out for nearly a mile with soft golden sand, grassy lawn and trees for shade. The gentle turquoise water is clear and great for snorkeling in the morning and boogie boarding in the afternoon. It is common to find sea turtles, butterflyfish, and if you are lucky, an eel!
When you get hungry, grab lunch or enjoy a sunset happy hour at 5 Palms.
One-minute walk from your condo and you're at Kamaole Beach Park III, loved by locals and tourists for family fun, snorkeling, and sunset watching. There is abundant underwater life at the rocky point on the south end with corals, turtles, and tropical fish. The large grassy area is great for amazing sunsets, with a view of west Maui mountains as well as Haleakala.
The best time to go snorkeling is in the morning hours to avoid the trade winds which usually fill in by late morning or early afternoon.
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Kamaole Beach Park II
South Kihei RoadOne-minute walk from your condo and you're at Kamaole Beach Park III, loved by locals and tourists for family fun, snorkeling, and sunset watching. There is abundant underwater life at the rocky point on the south end with corals, turtles, and tropical fish. The large grassy area is great for amazing sunsets, with a view of west Maui mountains as well as Haleakala.
The best time to go snorkeling is in the morning hours to avoid the trade winds which usually fill in by late morning or early afternoon.
Maluaka Beach, also known as Turtle Town is just 5 miles away. Thanks to the abundant coral reef growing offshore, sea turtles are frequently be seen eating and swimming here. This is one of the best spots to see turtles, but is often overlooked because of its slightly hidden entrance. Coral begins about 100 yards offshore for some great snorkeling and scuba diving on south end of the beach. The best snorkeling is in the early morning before the tradewinds kick in.
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Maluaka Beach
5400 Makena AlanuiMaluaka Beach, also known as Turtle Town is just 5 miles away. Thanks to the abundant coral reef growing offshore, sea turtles are frequently be seen eating and swimming here. This is one of the best spots to see turtles, but is often overlooked because of its slightly hidden entrance. Coral begins about 100 yards offshore for some great snorkeling and scuba diving on south end of the beach. The best snorkeling is in the early morning before the tradewinds kick in.
Sightseeing
Don't miss catching the sunrise above the clouds atop a volcano on Maui. This is a surreal experience with a beautiful and unique landscape. It really does feel like you are on a different planet.
TIPS
* For sunset, plan to visit at the beginning of your trip (your jet-lagged self will thank you later)
* Make a reservation online ($1) at recreation.gov - You'll need a reservation to enter the park from 3-7am. Additional tickets are released two days before your arrival date. No reservations required for the sunset.
* Bring your winter gear! It is cold (30 - 40 degrees).
* The national park fee is $25 per car, which is valid for 3 days. Payment at the entrance is card only.
* Leave early (2-3 am) - it could take over 2 hrs to drive up the windy roads to the summit.
**This is your vacation. If sunrise is too stressful, sunset is just as amazing!
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Haleakalā National Park
Don't miss catching the sunrise above the clouds atop a volcano on Maui. This is a surreal experience with a beautiful and unique landscape. It really does feel like you are on a different planet.
TIPS
* For sunset, plan to visit at the beginning of your trip (your jet-lagged self will thank you later)
* Make a reservation online ($1) at recreation.gov - You'll need a reservation to enter the park from 3-7am. Additional tickets are released two days before your arrival date. No reservations required for the sunset.
* Bring your winter gear! It is cold (30 - 40 degrees).
* The national park fee is $25 per car, which is valid for 3 days. Payment at the entrance is card only.
* Leave early (2-3 am) - it could take over 2 hrs to drive up the windy roads to the summit.
**This is your vacation. If sunrise is too stressful, sunset is just as amazing!
While known as a windsurfing mecca, this beach is where Honu, green sea turtles can be frequently seen bobbing in the water and lazing on the sand. You may not even realize they're there because they look just like the scattered boulders in the area.
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Ho'okipa Beach Park
179 Hana HwyWhile known as a windsurfing mecca, this beach is where Honu, green sea turtles can be frequently seen bobbing in the water and lazing on the sand. You may not even realize they're there because they look just like the scattered boulders in the area.
Food Scene
Dining options further afar
Stunning location and really great service with a price to match. The food is good but come here for the ambiance and overall experience of dining with the fresh ocean breeze flowing in and gorgeous views from all the tables. This highly rated restaurant is a 30-min drive from our condo. Reservations in advance are a must.
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Mama's Fish House
799 Poho PlStunning location and really great service with a price to match. The food is good but come here for the ambiance and overall experience of dining with the fresh ocean breeze flowing in and gorgeous views from all the tables. This highly rated restaurant is a 30-min drive from our condo. Reservations in advance are a must.
Great brunch and dinner option in a casual open indoor/outdoor setting, served in a fun environment. Come for the food and the live music. Favorites include cornflake french toast with lilikoi cream and ahi tuna club. 3 miles up the road.
*check for Covid reopening
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Nalu's South Shore Grill
1280 S Kihei RdGreat brunch and dinner option in a casual open indoor/outdoor setting, served in a fun environment. Come for the food and the live music. Favorites include cornflake french toast with lilikoi cream and ahi tuna club. 3 miles up the road.
*check for Covid reopening
Beautiful views with a great outdoor ambiance. Visit during Happy Hour for 1/2 off appetizers, from 3:30pm-5:00pm daily. Don't miss the Monkeypod Mai Tai, the best mai tai on the island.
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Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman
10 Wailea Gateway PlBeautiful views with a great outdoor ambiance. Visit during Happy Hour for 1/2 off appetizers, from 3:30pm-5:00pm daily. Don't miss the Monkeypod Mai Tai, the best mai tai on the island.
Come here for the delicious craft brews, large indoor/outdoor space, and live music! Fantastic ambiance and atmosphere.
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Maui Brewing Company
605 Lipoa PkwyCome here for the delicious craft brews, large indoor/outdoor space, and live music! Fantastic ambiance and atmosphere.
Authentic homestyle Hawaiian food with friendly service. Large portions in a casual setting, good for takeout or dine-in. We always make a stop here whenever we're on the island.
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Da Kitchen
1215 South Kihei RoadAuthentic homestyle Hawaiian food with friendly service. Large portions in a casual setting, good for takeout or dine-in. We always make a stop here whenever we're on the island.
Family-Friendly Fun
Maui is a magical vacation spot that is also perfect for making lasting memories for the whole family. Here is a list of must-visit spots and activities that every in the family can enjoy. You'll be talking about this vacation for years to come!
What better way to create lasting memories than with surf lessons with the whole family! Maui Beach Boys offers private and semi-private lessons to get you up on your surfboard and riding the waves from the first lesson.
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Maui Beach Boys
1900 S Kihei RdWhat better way to create lasting memories than with surf lessons with the whole family! Maui Beach Boys offers private and semi-private lessons to get you up on your surfboard and riding the waves from the first lesson.
A good family-friendly rainy day activity is the Maui Ocean Center where you can find a closer look at the island's incredible ocean life. The new Humpbacks of Hawaii exhibit lets you connect with these creatures with surround sound, 4K imagery and 3D active glasses..
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Maui Ocean Center
192 Maalaea RdA good family-friendly rainy day activity is the Maui Ocean Center where you can find a closer look at the island's incredible ocean life. The new Humpbacks of Hawaii exhibit lets you connect with these creatures with surround sound, 4K imagery and 3D active glasses..
This zip line adventure over tropical gardens and a lagoon is family-friendly and kids as young as 5-years old can participate. The mountainside adventure comprises five side-by-side ziplines, ranging from 300 to 900 feet in length, and lasts 2-2.4 hours in total. Try to avoid Sunday/Monday/Tuesdays, as cruise ships bring many visitors to this popular spot.
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Maui Zipline Company
1670 Honoapiilani HwyThis zip line adventure over tropical gardens and a lagoon is family-friendly and kids as young as 5-years old can participate. The mountainside adventure comprises five side-by-side ziplines, ranging from 300 to 900 feet in length, and lasts 2-2.4 hours in total. Try to avoid Sunday/Monday/Tuesdays, as cruise ships bring many visitors to this popular spot.
Make your child's dream come true as they learn to swim with a tail and become a real-life mermaid. The lesson includes underwater photos and takes place at Makena Landing, less than 5 miles from our condo. S
Hawaii Mermaid Adventures
61 Hale Kuai StreetMake your child's dream come true as they learn to swim with a tail and become a real-life mermaid. The lesson includes underwater photos and takes place at Makena Landing, less than 5 miles from our condo. S