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Best Things to Do in Maui

Featured Maui Travel Tips
  • Try surfing at Ho'okipa Beach
  • Visit Po’olenalena Beach at sunrise to beat the crowds
  • Stroll the streets of Lahaina with shaved ice
  • Swim, snorkel, and boogie board on Palauea Beach
  • Experience the Road to Hana
  • Enjoy a tropical Mai Tai at the Monkeypod
  • Capture memories on a Flytographer photoshoot

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Mary's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Waikiki brewery in Lahaina. Beautiful view of the water to watch the sunset. Food and staff are great! The Thai food truck in Hana. I’d do the whole road to Hana again just for that pad Thai. We also loved the bar at the pool, Umalu, at our resort. We stayed at the Hyatt resort in Kaanapali.

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Calypso snorkel tour. 10/10 would recommend. The crew was great and really knowledgeable. Snorkeling was so fun and we saw a bunch of sea turtles.

What is the best tip for going on your honeymoon to Maui?

Tell everyone it’s your honeymoon. People were really nice and sometimes got a shoutout. We had to cancel and reschedule this trip three times due to the pandemic. It made it extra special when we were reminded it was our honeymoon... even after a year and a half of waiting.

Visited Maui in May

Photo Shoot Location: Po’olenalena Beach (South Shore)

Tara Lee in Maui for Flytographer


Eric's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

The Maui Tai at the Monkey Pod and the fresh fish at Kimos are both, "don't miss".

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Snorkeling off the the coast of Lanai with Sail Maui was a great experience as well as the usual Maui must-do activities like the Road to Hana, beaches, Luau, etc

Visited Maui in May

Photo Shoot Location: Po’olenalena Beach (South Shore)

Kelly in Maui for Flytographer


Todd's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Bettys beach cafe

What are the best things to do in Maui?

All of it

Visited Maui in May

Photo Shoot Location: D.T. Fleming Beach (West Shore)

Nicole in Maui for Flytographer


Thomas's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Leoda’s is amazing for lunch and the pies are to die for!

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Any beach is great but Keawakapu is a hidden gem!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Maui?

Make sure you have lots of sand toys and practice safe sun!

Visited Maui in April

Photo Shoot Location: Keawakapu Beach (South Shore)

Taena in Maui for Flytographer


Jena's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Mamas fish house! They are amazing friendly. Amazing food, It’s a beautiful location.

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Blowhole, Bugge boarding

What is your best travel tip for Maui?

Get up early to get parking to get to do things and go to Costco

Visited Maui in May

Photo Shoot Location: Ulua Beach (South Shore)

Rojeena in Maui for Flytographer


Judd's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Our favorite activities include driving in Hana Highway and just beach/waterfalls jumping.

Visited Maui in May

Photo Shoot Location: Ulua Beach (South Shore)

Natalia in Maui for Flytographer


Amber's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

The Plantation House & MonkeyPod

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Lazy days by the pool, road to Hana, walking around Lahaina.

Visited Maui in May

Photo Shoot Location: D.T. Fleming Beach (West Shore)

Nicole in Maui for Flytographer


Nathan's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Monkeypod has the best Mai Tai’s in town, and the food was superb as well!

What are the best things to do in Maui?

One of our favorite things we did in Hawaii was take a private surf lesson with Maui Surf Culture - our instructor was amazing and we had the best time!

Visited Maui in April

Photo Shoot Location: Baby Beach Lahaina (West Shore)

Tawni in Maui for Flytographer


jessica's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Loved the south maui garden food Trucks! Super pretty location to grab a bite to eat and lots of good food to choose from

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Red line snorkeling was a blast!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Maui?

Bring a small compact stroller for navigating the small sidewalks and shops! And an umbrella is a must for the beach! Cheap from Costco to purchase upon arrival!

Visited Maui in May

Photo Shoot Location: D.T. Fleming Beach (West Shore)

Lauren in Maui for Flytographer


Andrea's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Pepe Sale was an amazing Italian restaurant that was well worth the money! All of the staff was extremely friendly and well knowledge. The food was fantastic and we would go there again in a heartbeat.

Visited Maui in April

Photo Shoot Location: Baby Beach Lahaina (West Shore)

Vicky in Maui for Flytographer


helen's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Moku roots for yummy vegan food!

What are the best things to do in Maui?

The lavender farm and Haleakala!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Maui?

The Maui gold pineapple tour was fun for my 4.5 yo. Be prepared for long drives if you are going places by having lots of snacks on hand.

Visited Maui in April

Photo Shoot Location: D.T. Fleming Beach (West Shore)

Nicole in Maui for Flytographer


Stacy's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Monkeypod Restaurant at Whalers Village. The food was outstanding and the desserts are amazing! Plus the Mai Tai was excellent!

What are the best things to do in Maui?

This trip we participated in the Maui Humane Society Beach Buddies program and took a dog out for the day! It was a great experience. The kids loved spending the time with the dog as they were missing our puppy who was at home.

Visited Maui in April

Photo Shoot Location: White Rock (South Shore)

Rojeena in Maui for Flytographer


Bethany's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Our favorite restaurant was Mama’s Fish House. All of our courses were excellent and the staff was great. It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience to eat there. Be sure to book well in advance if you plan to go.

What are the best things to do in Maui?

The coolest experience was driving to the top of Haleakala. You get to see so many changes in the landscape as you drive and the peak seems like you’re on another plant.

What is the best tip for going on your babymoon to Maui?

There are so many places to visit and things to do in Maui. Be sure to get some relaxation time in on the beach or pool.

Visited Maui in April

Photo Shoot Location: Kapalua Ironwoods (West Shore)

Sara in Maui for Flytographer


Kaylah's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

San Sei was my favorite restaurant that we went to. It was a very quiet and relaxing setting and the staff all had great customer service! I also recommend almost anything along the Hana highway. Very good authentic food!

What are the best things to do in Maui?

We love the Hana highway and the kayak/snorkel adventure tour in Makena

What is the best tip for going on your honeymoon to Maui?

Don’t over book your schedule because the locals often times have great suggestions on places to visit and if you’re over booked you will miss out on some of the most beautiful adventures. Also, it’s important not to over book so that you can have some relaxing down time!

Visited Maui in April

Photo Shoot Location: D.T. Fleming Beach (West Shore)

Lauren in Maui for Flytographer


Rachelle's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Captain Jacks - Great food and awesome setting!

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Submarine!

What is the best tip for a romantic getaway in Maui?

Book your own tours - you’ll get more out of it without going through an agency!

Visited Maui in April

Photo Shoot Location: Polo Beach (South Shore)

Natalia in Maui for Flytographer


Jimmy's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Obviously, you can't go wrong with Mama's Fish House, but we actually really enjoyed our meal at sunset at Cheeseburger in Paradise, plus the mai tais at Monkeypod and breakfast at Keihi Cafe.

What are the best things to do in Maui?

The Road to Hana was definitely an experience, especially cliff diving near Mile 10. Instead of turning around and backtracking, we continued on to Oheo Gulch and drove around that side of the island. Some of the road was a bit hairy but the views were beautiful.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Maui?

Keihi Cafe is a tremendous breakfast spot, especially with the whale or sea turtle pancakes with chocolate chips. Our kids loved it.

Visited Maui in April

Photo Shoot Location: Kapalua Ironwoods (West Shore)

Sara in Maui for Flytographer


Irma's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Tin roof has AMAZING food and great prices. Highly recommend!!!

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Road to Hana

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Maui?

Lots of toys and snacks

Visited Maui in April

Photo Shoot Location: Po’olenalena Beach (South Shore)

Sara in Maui for Flytographer


Rochelle's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop is amazing hidden gem on the way to Kaanapali. Monkeypod Kitchen has amazing food and one of the best Mai Tai’s we have ever had.

What are the best things to do in Maui?

We enjoyed the Feast at Lele. A 5 course tasting menu journey through Hawaii, New Zealand, Tahiti and Samoa. One of the best and only Luau’s right on the beach.

What is the best tip for celebrating your birthday in Maui?

One of the best places to relax for a milestone birthday.

Visited Maui in April

Photo Shoot Location: Baldwin Beach (North Shore)

Rojeena in Maui for Flytographer


Casey's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Japengo in the Hyatt was incredible. We loved their sushi and also the view. The fish was fresh and everything was delicious.

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Snorkeling near black rock was amazing. There were tons of fish and sea turtles and our group loved it so much we went twice!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Maui?

Keep it simple when traveling with kids. We found plenty of activities and restaurants to suit the 5 kids we had in our group, but we opted to stay near our resort and focus on swimming, snorkeling, and playing on the beach!

Visited Maui in April

Photo Shoot Location: Baby Beach Lahaina (West Shore)

Tawni in Maui for Flytographer


Jazmin's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Miso Phat Sushi in Kihei was hands down AMAZING. They had the freshest sushi and such unique special rolls. Our favorite was TNA.

What are the best things to do in Maui?

We enjoyed eating at local food joints!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Maui?

Bring snacks! Kids will work up an appetite exploring Maui, whether it's playing at the beach or walking a trail or visiting landmarks.

Visited Maui in March

Photo Shoot Location: Ulua Beach (South Shore)

Taena in Maui for Flytographer


Kelsey's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Paia Fish Market is always a must visit for us while in Maui. Everything is great! Fast service. No fuse. But amazing fish and food!

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Snorkeling in Kapalua Bay when the conditions are just right is my absolute favorite. And I’d drive the road to Hana just to get ice cream at Coconut Glens. I love his original coconut or chile chocolate ice creams!

What is the best tip for going on your babymoon to Maui?

Take it easy and rest, mama! Stay hydrated and enjoy all the beauty that Maui has to offer. And definitely book yourself a prenatal massage ;)

Visited Maui in March

Photo Shoot Location: Lahaina Town (West Shore)

Taena in Maui for Flytographer


MATTHEW's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Ululani's Shave Ice - best texture, and really fresh-tasting flavors Havens - delicious, affordable, and convenient for a quick meal

What is your best travel tip for Maui?

Get beach snacks and light lunches from Foodland and/or the big hotel grab-and-go coolers.

Visited Maui in March

Photo Shoot Location: Po’olenalena Beach (South Shore)

Taena in Maui for Flytographer


Jenny's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Loved Paia Fish Market. Great prices for high quality food.

What are the best things to do in Maui?

We loved the beaches and swimming in the ocean. Baby Beach was so wonderful for small children. It is shallow for a great distance so my kids could really get in the water but stay safe. We even had a sea turtle swim up to us!

Visited Maui in March

Photo Shoot Location: Kapalua Bay (West Shore)

Amity in Maui for Flytographer


Tanys's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best things to do in Maui?

SNUBA and surf lessons

Visited Maui in March

Photo Shoot Location: Keawakapu Beach (South Shore)

Amity in Maui for Flytographer


Jennifer's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Maui Brewing Company- the guava barbecue sliders were simply amazing!

Visited Maui in March

Photo Shoot Location: Baby Beach Lahaina (West Shore)

Lauren in Maui for Flytographer


Geoff's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best places to eat and drink in Maui?

Mamas fish house

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Kiteboarding the north shore

Visited Maui in November

Photo Shoot Location: Baldwin Beach (North Shore)

Rojeena in Maui for Flytographer


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