Maui Beach Retreat Guidebook
Kihei Restaurants
Our recommended restaurants near our condo Kihei. Reservations recommended!
Best shaved ice on the island. We love the macadamia nut ice cream on the bottom. This location is a little bit less busy than others, but you can try any of them!
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Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Kahului
333 Dairy RdBest shaved ice on the island. We love the macadamia nut ice cream on the bottom. This location is a little bit less busy than others, but you can try any of them!
Kiehi - Open Air style restaurant. Great for breakfast and lunch. Amazing corn flake crusted french toast
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Nalu's South Shore Grill
1280 S Kihei RdKiehi - Open Air style restaurant. Great for breakfast and lunch. Amazing corn flake crusted french toast
Great spot for a quick bite of fish food. Famous for the coconut shrimp and poke bowls.
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Coconut's Fish Cafe
1279 S Kihei RdGreat spot for a quick bite of fish food. Famous for the coconut shrimp and poke bowls.
Amazing views right on the beach, try to get a reservation near sunset time for the best experience.
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5 Palms Restaurant
2960 S Kihei RdAmazing views right on the beach, try to get a reservation near sunset time for the best experience.
A mixture of great food options of Hawaiian, and pacific sea food. Great place for sushi and mai tais.
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Three's Bar & Grill
1945 S Kihei RdA mixture of great food options of Hawaiian, and pacific sea food. Great place for sushi and mai tais.
Outrigger Pizza Co
1819 S Kihei RdGreat place to grab some wood burned pizzas.
Very popular spot for tourists and locals alike. Get here early to try some of their famous banana macadamia nut pancakes.
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Kihei Caffe
1945 S Kihei RdVery popular spot for tourists and locals alike. Get here early to try some of their famous banana macadamia nut pancakes.
this bakery has AMAZING pies like chocolate banana cream,
chocolate tres leches, chocolate peanut butter, coconut cream, peanut butter chocolate and lilikoi
(passion fruit) key lime. Don't forget the mango cheesecake. They also have a selection of gluten-
free items. They also have hot malasadas before 10am so go early or order in advance. The line usually is a bit long.
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Sugar Beach Bake Shop
61 S Kihei Rdthis bakery has AMAZING pies like chocolate banana cream,
chocolate tres leches, chocolate peanut butter, coconut cream, peanut butter chocolate and lilikoi
(passion fruit) key lime. Don't forget the mango cheesecake. They also have a selection of gluten-
free items. They also have hot malasadas before 10am so go early or order in advance. The line usually is a bit long.
Beaches
Our favorite beaches!
Amazing snorkeling. Our personal favorite on the island. It is a rocky beach, so wear flip-flops or water shoes.
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Honolua Bay
Amazing snorkeling. Our personal favorite on the island. It is a rocky beach, so wear flip-flops or water shoes.
Beautiful beach for almost all activities. Good snorkeling. There is limited free parking, but you can park at the tennis courts that arent far for a fee.
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Kapalua Bay Beach
Beautiful beach for almost all activities. Good snorkeling. There is limited free parking, but you can park at the tennis courts that arent far for a fee.
A favorite spot for many sea turtles to come and sunbathe on the beach. Many surfers here.
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Hookipa Beach
A favorite spot for many sea turtles to come and sunbathe on the beach. Many surfers here.
This low crowded beach park is right across the street and a quick walk from our condo. Palm trees, a water rinse station, picnic tables, bathrooms, and more make this a great spot to hang out and watch sunsets.
Kaipukaihina
This low crowded beach park is right across the street and a quick walk from our condo. Palm trees, a water rinse station, picnic tables, bathrooms, and more make this a great spot to hang out and watch sunsets.
Great place with lots of shade, good snorkeling for a day at the beach. Parking fills up quickly, so come early or be prepared to wait for a spot.
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Ulua Beach Park
Ulua Beach RoadGreat place with lots of shade, good snorkeling for a day at the beach. Parking fills up quickly, so come early or be prepared to wait for a spot.
The most famous beaches on Maui can be found in Makena. Big Beach has amazing views with large shore-break, so be very careful when swimming here - It is not safe for children or inexperienced swimmers. Makena state park is paid to park.
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Makena Big Beach
The most famous beaches on Maui can be found in Makena. Big Beach has amazing views with large shore-break, so be very careful when swimming here - It is not safe for children or inexperienced swimmers. Makena state park is paid to park.
Amazing secluded beach. There is usually a good amount of waves here good for boogie boarding, but also snorkeling spots a bit away from the beach. We found a sea turtle resting on the beach here.
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Slaughterhouse Beach
6501 Honoapiilani HwyAmazing secluded beach. There is usually a good amount of waves here good for boogie boarding, but also snorkeling spots a bit away from the beach. We found a sea turtle resting on the beach here.
Has lifeguards. Kamaole I is a picturesque white-sand crescent beach stretching 1/3 mile.
Kamaole II is a wide sandy beach. Kamaole III is the smallest of the three, offering a
grassy park and shore breaks that make it a popular spot for bodyboarding. Crowded on
weekends and holidays.
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Kamaole Beach Park I
75 Alanui Ke'ali'iHas lifeguards. Kamaole I is a picturesque white-sand crescent beach stretching 1/3 mile.
Kamaole II is a wide sandy beach. Kamaole III is the smallest of the three, offering a
grassy park and shore breaks that make it a popular spot for bodyboarding. Crowded on
weekends and holidays.
City/town information
Paia
Small beach town. Near Hookipa Beach and great surfing areas.
Very touristy area. This is where many high end restaurants and shops are located at. Great place to spend an afternoon or evening for shopping.
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Lahaina
Very touristy area. This is where many high end restaurants and shops are located at. Great place to spend an afternoon or evening for shopping.
This small town is accessed through the famous Road to Hana which we highly recommend doing. Check out our tips to go here below!
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Hana
This small town is accessed through the famous Road to Hana which we highly recommend doing. Check out our tips to go here below!
Food Trucks
There is an abundant amount of food trucks on Maui, and a popular option to get a quick bite to eat!
This is a food truck park across from Costco with many options. typical hours of Mon-Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm.
591 Haleakala Hwy
591 Haleakala HighwayThis is a food truck park across from Costco with many options. typical hours of Mon-Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm.
1 Piikea Ave. Kihei, HI 96732 - Another great close Food Truck park with selections like Sol Brothers Southern BBQ, Wings Kings, Da Nani Pirates and more. Hours and times vary.
Piikea Avenue
Piikea Avenue1 Piikea Ave. Kihei, HI 96732 - Another great close Food Truck park with selections like Sol Brothers Southern BBQ, Wings Kings, Da Nani Pirates and more. Hours and times vary.
Sightseeing
Mt Haleakala is an outstanding place to spend a morning or evening. We recommend going for sunset (no reservations needed). You will need to pay for entrance to the park or have a pass such as a National Parks pass. This pass can also be used at the Kipahulu visitor center.
This is a great drive ascending more than 10,000 feet above clouds. There are some hikes and other lookout points you can do as well. It can get cold at the evenings or mornings, so bring warm clothes!
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Haleakalā
Mt Haleakala is an outstanding place to spend a morning or evening. We recommend going for sunset (no reservations needed). You will need to pay for entrance to the park or have a pass such as a National Parks pass. This pass can also be used at the Kipahulu visitor center.
This is a great drive ascending more than 10,000 feet above clouds. There are some hikes and other lookout points you can do as well. It can get cold at the evenings or mornings, so bring warm clothes!
Take a hike down to this blowhole that is formed by waves. It is best viewed when the wind and surf are up. The hike down is moderately difficult, so be sure to wear shoes and no sandals.
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Nakalele Blowhole
Take a hike down to this blowhole that is formed by waves. It is best viewed when the wind and surf are up. The hike down is moderately difficult, so be sure to wear shoes and no sandals.
This is possibly one of our favorite hiking trails on earth, and a must-do if you are planning on visiting Hana. 3.8 mile round trip hike through bamboo forests, and waterfalls. Ending at a huge waterfall called Waimoku Falls.
Park at Haleakala National Park Kipahulu Visitor Center which requires an entrance fee or pass such as a National Park pass.
Be sure to take a quick stop at the Seven Sacred Pools while here.
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Pipiwai Trail
This is possibly one of our favorite hiking trails on earth, and a must-do if you are planning on visiting Hana. 3.8 mile round trip hike through bamboo forests, and waterfalls. Ending at a huge waterfall called Waimoku Falls.
Park at Haleakala National Park Kipahulu Visitor Center which requires an entrance fee or pass such as a National Park pass.
Be sure to take a quick stop at the Seven Sacred Pools while here.
This aquarium that is consistently rated in the top aquariums of the world is a pleasure to visit. See sharks swim above you, jelly fish, turtles, and learn more about whales. A great way to spend a few hours.
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Maui Ocean Center
192 Maalaea RdThis aquarium that is consistently rated in the top aquariums of the world is a pleasure to visit. See sharks swim above you, jelly fish, turtles, and learn more about whales. A great way to spend a few hours.
it’s amazing, affordable and there are so many easy ways to get
there that surely you can find one that will suit you. You can take the ferry from Lahaina over
and back for the day and explore the island on your own. If you want to rent a car or jeep when
you get there, you need to arrange for it well in advance because there are a limited number of
available. You can sail, raft, speed boat, and cruise over to Lanai and once you are there you
can snorkel, swim, explore, golf, or do nothing but sit and have a Lanai Tai and take in the
scenery. There is even a tour company that offers a crossing from Lahaina to Lanai for those
who get seasick!
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Lanai
it’s amazing, affordable and there are so many easy ways to get
there that surely you can find one that will suit you. You can take the ferry from Lahaina over
and back for the day and explore the island on your own. If you want to rent a car or jeep when
you get there, you need to arrange for it well in advance because there are a limited number of
available. You can sail, raft, speed boat, and cruise over to Lanai and once you are there you
can snorkel, swim, explore, golf, or do nothing but sit and have a Lanai Tai and take in the
scenery. There is even a tour company that offers a crossing from Lahaina to Lanai for those
who get seasick!
This is a protected nature preserve with a rocky shoreline, very little sand,
occasional high surf, no lifeguard and no facilities. There is a very small unpaved parking lot.
The snorkeling is incredible.
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La Perouse Bay
This is a protected nature preserve with a rocky shoreline, very little sand,
occasional high surf, no lifeguard and no facilities. There is a very small unpaved parking lot.
The snorkeling is incredible.
Other Restaurants
Possibly the most famous restaurant in Maui, and ranked No. 10 for fine dining in the entire country with incredible views and award winning food options. You will need reservations well in advance, and the price is very expensive.
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Mama's Fish House
799 Poho PlPossibly the most famous restaurant in Maui, and ranked No. 10 for fine dining in the entire country with incredible views and award winning food options. You will need reservations well in advance, and the price is very expensive.
A popular option with a rooftop bar and american food. A reservation around sunset is spectacular.
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Fleetwood's on Front St.
744 Front StA popular option with a rooftop bar and american food. A reservation around sunset is spectacular.
Star Noodle
1285 Front StreetPopular asian food join. Reservations only.
Kimo's Maui
845 Front StPopular seafood spot. Home of the famous Hula Pie.
Merrimans Kapalua
1 Bay Club PlOceanfront restaurant with amazing views.
Shopping
1941 S. Kihei Rd. at Kealia Place.
Open daily 10am-7pm. Small covered marketplace of stalls, full of tourist trappings. If you
need to buy souvenirs this is one of the places to go. Vendors tend to show up late.
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Kihei Kalama Village
1941 S Kihei Rd1941 S. Kihei Rd. at Kealia Place.
Open daily 10am-7pm. Small covered marketplace of stalls, full of tourist trappings. If you
need to buy souvenirs this is one of the places to go. Vendors tend to show up late.
I highly recommend that you do some of your shopping at ABC Stores and Longs on Maui for your macadamia nuts and candies to bring home as gifts. Their prices are always spot on and they have a great selection and variety to choose from. ABC Stores are everywhere on the island and there is a CVS in South Maui, West Maui and in Kahului.
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ABC Stores
61 S Kihei RdI highly recommend that you do some of your shopping at ABC Stores and Longs on Maui for your macadamia nuts and candies to bring home as gifts. Their prices are always spot on and they have a great selection and variety to choose from. ABC Stores are everywhere on the island and there is a CVS in South Maui, West Maui and in Kahului.