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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
  • 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

Since 2013, Flytographer has captured millions of vacation photos all around the globe and know our customers have the best travel tips to share! Explore their favourite things to do in Maui, best restaurants in Maui, and general travel tips to get fresh inspiration and start planning your trip to Maui.

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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


Kelli's Travel Tips for Maui

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

The Gazebo! Get there early, like 7:10am! Cane and Canoe and the Montage breakfast or dinner. The Nāpili coffee store

Visited Maui in December

Photo Shoot Location: Kapalua Bay (West Shore)

Taena in Maui for Flytographer


Savannah's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Road to Hana and Haleakalā sunrise

Visited Maui in November

Photo Shoot Location: Kapalua Ironwoods (West Shore)

Sara in Maui for Flytographer


Sam's Travel Tips for Maui

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

Mamas Fish House

Visited Maui in November

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

Kelly in Maui for Flytographer


Zinal's Travel Tips for Maui

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

Monkey pod Kehei cafe Maui tacos

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

Grand weilea was a great hotel for families with kids. Iao Valley Hike was easy and fun with kids.

Visited Maui in November

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

Nicole in Maui for Flytographer


Sandra's Travel Tips for Maui

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

Paia fish market. The fish is amazing and well prepared!! Love Love Love

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Just the beaches - Love

Visited Maui in November

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

Sara in Maui for Flytographer


Meaghan's Travel Tips for Maui

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

Maui brewing

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Iao valley, Haleakala. Surfing goat dairy Lavender farm. Use guide along app everywhere you drive!

Visited Maui in November

Photo Shoot Location: Ulua Beach (South Shore)

Nicole in Maui for Flytographer


Autumn's Travel Tips for Maui

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

Old Linai Luau

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Turtle Cove

Visited Maui in July

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

Lauren in Maui for Flytographer


Hilary's Travel Tips for Maui

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

JavaJazz had fun acclectic vibes and live music. Papi's over the road has the BEST cinnamon buns!

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Snorkeling was great and the little one loved digging in the sand

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

Snorkel bob has masks small enough for 2 year olds!

Visited Maui in November

Photo Shoot Location: Kapalua Ironwoods (West Shore)

Kelly in Maui for Flytographer


Dan's Travel Tips for Maui

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

Gather On Maui was fantastic for our first meal as an engaged couple. Fred's was great for chips and margaritas. Fat Daddy's is a must for anyone who's a fan of Smokehouse BBQ.

What are the best things to do in Maui?

We hit a new beach every day of our seven-day vacation. Every beach had turtles near the shore, so it's hard to say one was better than the next. We also hiked the Twin Falls Trail, went on a Kayak/Snorkel Excursion, golfed Maui Nui, and rented E-Bikes from Hawaiian Cruisers. It was a perfect holiday.

Visited Maui in November

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

Nicole in Maui for Flytographer


Ashley's Travel Tips for Maui

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

Fabiani's! Amazing Italian with vegan/GF options

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Snorkelling! Road to Hana, Red sand beach & Ho'Opika beach for turtles & surfer

Visited Maui in November

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

Marie in Maui for Flytographer


Yvonne's Travel Tips for Maui

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

Recommend Alaloa Lounge for smash burger at Ritz Carlton Kapalua.

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Hiking, getting shaved ice, kaanapali beach for the kids, Ho’okipa beach park for the turtles

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

Book a hotel with a fun splash pad so you have the option to spend time at a kid friendly pool and the beach!

Visited Maui in October

Photo Shoot Location: Kapalua Ironwoods (West Shore)

Sara in Maui for Flytographer


Mary Ann's Travel Tips for Maui

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

All the food trucks! Good food and great deal! Huli- huli Chicken on Road to Hana.

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Sunset at Haleakalā National Park, Road to Hana drive. Watching the Hawaiian sunset from our balcony.

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

Take them to Ulua/Mokapu Beach.

Visited Maui in October

Photo Shoot Location: Ulua Beach (South Shore)

Taena in Maui for Flytographer


Karla's Travel Tips for Maui

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

The Gazebo in Napili Bay! Amazing macadamia nut pancakes in an open-air setting with a gorgeous ocean view.

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Makena Charters snorkeling at the Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. Amazing and fun experience. We also hiked down to the Jaws surf break and watched big wave surfing, which was extraordinary.

Visited Maui in October

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

Sara in Maui for Flytographer


Kellie's Travel Tips for Maui

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

We loved Monkeypod! A laid back environment with good food and friendly staff!

What are the best things to do in Maui?

We did a sail and snorkel day trip to Lanai with Sail Trilogy and it was unbelievable!!

Visited Maui in October

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

Sara in Maui for Flytographer


Natalie's Travel Tips for Maui

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

Monkey pod , Cafe O Lei and Leilani’s on the Beach

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Road to Hana , Mt Haleakala , all the beaches and snorkeling all over the island

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

Good mix of adventure and relaxing on the beach . Rent snorkel gear because there is a spot to snorkel at every beach.

Visited Maui in October

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

Taena in Maui for Flytographer


Ng's Travel Tips for Maui

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

Mams fish house! amazing views location and amazing food!

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Snorkelling! Pools and resorts!

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

Have fun :) go by hawaiin time

Visited Maui in October

Photo Shoot Location: Ulua Beach (South Shore)

Taena in Maui for Flytographer


Laura's Travel Tips for Maui

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

We loved KO at the Fairmount Hotel. The food was incredible as was the staff. Portions were perfect and we didn’t feel leaving so stuffed.

What are the best things to do in Maui?

The road to Hana, snorkeling, sunrise at Haleakala and the luau at the Andaz

Visited Maui in October

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

Sara in Maui for Flytographer


crystal's Travel Tips for Maui

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

We love Mama's fish house- the kids menu is spoken. Typically rice, veg and fish done a few different ways. It's pricey but the experience is worth saving up for, it's absolutely beautiful. The beach out front is also fun to play at.

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

Always have water and snacks. Do longer exploring days (ie, Hana or Haleakala) every other day with beach break days in between to keep it mellow. Hit up local parks and skateparks. Take a boogie board and sled down the grass at Rice Memorial park in Kula area. Have fun and explore!

Visited Maui in September

Photo Shoot Location: Polo Beach (South Shore)

Taena in Maui for Flytographer


Marie's Travel Tips for Maui

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

Be flexible and enjoy the environment!

Visited Maui in August

Photo Shoot Location: White Rock (South Shore)

Rojeena in Maui for Flytographer


Melissa's Travel Tips for Maui

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

Due to the devastation of Hurricane Dora and the wild fires, our hearts go out to those who were affected. It was truly sad to see where we visited gone.

Visited Maui in August

Photo Shoot Location: Kapalua Ironwoods (West Shore)

Savannah in Maui for Flytographer


Prerna's Travel Tips for Maui

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

Merrimans Maui had amazing food, drinks, service and stunning sunset views !

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Waihee Ridge trail was a beautiful and challenging hike! We loved visiting Baby beach

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

Hyatt regency Maui pool is awesome for kids !

Visited Maui in August

Photo Shoot Location: Kapalua Ironwoods (West Shore)

Sara in Maui for Flytographer


Ynette's Travel Tips for Maui

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Atlantis Submarine Zipline in Haiku

Visited Maui in July

Photo Shoot Location: White Rock (South Shore)

Natalia in Maui for Flytographer


Abby's Travel Tips for Maui

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

We loved Merrimen's Restaurant in Kapalua. This is our second time eating there and both times the food was absolutely amazing. However, it is really the location and view (particularly at sunset) that is worth the visit!

What are the best things to do in Maui?

We booked a sailing/snorkeling excursion on Trilogy Sailing that was amazing. The excursion stopped at Lanai and included food, snorkeling, beverages and lots of great memories. Captain Zack was the best! We also loved horseback riding along the coastline at Mendes Ranch. The trip up to Haleakala for the sunrise was a must do!

Visited Maui in June

Photo Shoot Location: Kapalua Ironwoods (West Shore)

Sara in Maui for Flytographer


Samantha's Travel Tips for Maui

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

Love Maui! Favorite place to visit, Paia! That boho vibe and delicious food at every corner!

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Road to Hana was a beautiful drive and the twin fall was so much fun!

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

We have 3 kids ages 13-8 years old they enjoyed everything Maui had to offers.

Visited Maui in July

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

Sara in Maui for Flytographer


Aissa's Travel Tips for Maui

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

We love the food trucks located just walking distance from Honua Kai. We loved the variety, convenience and the food was delicious! Friends also recommended grabbing poke at Foodland and it was so good!

What are the best things to do in Maui?

The view at the top of Haleakala doesn’t get old. The kids enjoyed the Old Lahaina Luau experience and really, snorkeling by the beach. They were amazed at all the fish they found. We even “swam” with a sea turtle on our first day!

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

Water shoes for all the lava rock you may climb and the coral close to shore. Highly recommend purchasing the snorkel masks that cover their face.

Visited Maui in July

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Sara in Maui for Flytographer


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