We did it. I did half of the things on this list last year. I would love to go back! My favorite was the road to Hana and snorkeling with sea turtles. Walk on a Black Sand Beach. Smell the Lavender, Relax in a Funky Surf Town — A different Feel and experience… The sound, smell and speaking to the heart are the value of traveling.. A well experience List of things! We just booked our tickets to Maui for 4 full days! For next weekend. Glad to find your bucket list. Now it seems 4 days is not enough.
Four full days will probably be enough to see half the island, unless you are super speedy! The best part about it is how relaxed you feel as soon as you step out of the airport.
Everything just seems to slow dow. Have fun!!! I will do them.. Have 17 under my belt! Only 7 more to go, but will probably never do the bike ride down Haleakala! Does driving down count? Thank you so much for the travel tips. We are heading to Maui soon and after reading your tips and looking at your photographs, I am even more excited to get there, if that is possible!
I am a photographer and Maui has been on my bucket list since first making one. Now my bucket list has a bucket list. The Road to Hana was an automatic check off on the list for us since we will be staying in Hana for two days, then moving on to two other resorts, in 2 different towns, while there. We will be able to take our time exploring the area. So excited! You are going to have an incredible time!
There is something about Maui that makes you feel relaxed as soon as you step off the plane — everything moves a little more slowly. I wish I would have spent the night in Hana and had even more time to explore like you! I hope you have the BEST time! Stay tuned!! What an incredible birthday gift. Maui is our favorite place, if I could afford to move my entire family over there that is where we would be.
Maui is absolutely beautiful. I agree! We go to Maui in November…our 8th time. They have so many beautiful courses. My husband golfs everyday and is back to condo by noon so we have the rest of the day. Road to Hana.. Also make sure you check to make sure the falls are open at the top of road to Hana in the State park. It was closed last year and my sister is there now and it was closed yesterday. Something about the high tide flood warning alarm. Haeleakala — we rented a crown Vic, rental car company picked it.
Never again. Driving that to the volcano was a nightmare!! But sunset from there was amazing. I could write and write about things to do but we stay for about 12 days and one of the good things to do is just relax!
Thanks for all the great tips Jackie! I bet the golfing in Maui is amazing. Just wanting to make a comment about coconuts fish cafe fish tacos, as a local I know for a fact that they do NOT use fresh fish, it is all previously frozen.
They also do not make their tortillas home made either. Everything else on this list is awesome and definitely a must do! Thanks for all the information.
Is really well informed! I went there and just have dream days in Maui. With so many options and islands to choose from, it can be tough to plan out your itinerary. Also, take an afternoon to browse the internet or your local library and learn a bit more about the history of this fantastic state.
Even more impressive? Then be ready to fall in love with Hawaii! Going to Maui in two weeks with the hubby and our 10 and 6 year old boys. This should be a memory maker for sure! Wings Hawaii in Paia is an absolute gem.
This shop features primarily locally made clothing, jewelry, accessories, art and home goods. An interesting list, but I think it leaves some great activities off the list and I think there are a couple that are overrated in my opinion. Here are my thoughts:. Honolua Bay — this is a great spot for snorkling or snuba. We sailed the Teralani there and did the snuba option. It was amazing. If you are not scuba certified, then this is the next best think.
If you want to drive there, that is also an option, but go early as the available parking is limited. There are lots of locals, tourists and sailboats all enjoying the bay. They have a , gallon tank with 6 shark species, and if you are scuba certified, you can dive with the sharks, which is incredible. On our last trip, we did the dive twice, and I think we will do it again. Atlantis Submarine — this is a lot of fun. You get to see a shipwreck and fish at a depth of about feet.
It is really feet high, but a lot of fun and best of all, it is free. You have to access the Cliff House by the Montage from the public hiking trail that runs along the coast, but the hike is beautiful and the cliff jumping is pretty tame. There is even a step ladder to get out of the water. The snorkeling in the bay is really good as well. Many of the boat stop here for their passengers and you can enjoy it for free.
Hiking on Halekala — instead of doing the road to Hana which is 1 part fascinating and 3 parts utter boredom , try this instead. Awesome day and not too hard. With that said, I do think the Road to Hana is overrated for a couple reasons. Second, the start of the road is nice with some beautiful views and waterfalls, but it becomes routine pretty quickly.
The black sand beach is small and crowded. Hana is fine, but Paia is more interesting and closer. The dry side of Haleakala is like driving through the desert — just not that interesting. Beautiful views too. You should also go out on a boat charter, the smaller ones are the best! Sadly winery no longer offers free samples. Agree the sweet pineapple wine called Maui Splash is the best. I agree with above comment about Sail Maui.
Annette, wanted to know how many times have you been to Maui? Thanks Annette! Sounds like it will be open again to tourists soon. Your bucket list is pretty good. I would agree with the poster that mentioned Iao Valley state park.
Alot of history there and good to great hiking. I do have two comments about your article though. Kahului is the proper spelling of the city.. They are awesome! Swimming with the sea turtles was one of the best experience me and my kids ever had! It was such a good time! Hi, thanks for sharing this amazing blog post with us. It is really well written and informative. I am waiting for your next blog post. This Maui guide is incredibly helpful.
Thank you for this helpful resource. Saving this guide for later! Scuba is so fun and the wonderful underwater sights in Maui make it a must do. Underwater lava tubes, lobsters, turtles, manta rays, hammerheads, reef sharks the list goes on. As a bonus, take an underwater electric scooter ride.
Or a submarine ride. There are some 33 locations across four Hawaiian islands, but the one on Front Street, in Lahaina, is especially worth a visit. Start with a foolproof mix of ahi tuna and tako octopus over a bed of warm rice, then make sure to ask what else is good that day. There are often specialties to try you won't find at your poke shop back home, like limu seaweed or opihi, an extra-briny Hawaiian shellfish.
The Wailea Golf Club is one of the world's great golf destinations. Three distinct courses offer a variety of terrain and challenges, keeping pros raving and avid amateurs coming back year after year to better their game. The Wailea Emerald course has fabulous ocean views from every hole. The Bailey House Museum, a small lava rock and Koa wood home, has seen many lives.
Built in as a mission, it served as a female seminary, then a private home, and then a base during World War II. Today, the museum houses Maui's largest collection of Hawaiian artifacts. There's history throughout every inch, from the well-worn doorways to the creaky floors, all of which recall a time before Maui became known as a tony resort town.
With food, amenities, soft sand, and approachable waves, this is the perfect beach for families. The waves can be aggressive on occasion, but generally the water is safe. It's adjacent to the Ritz Carlton and Kapalua resorts, so it's not one of Maui's more remote beaches, but that's not why you come here. It has everything you need, from restrooms complete with outdoor rinse showers, a burger shack for a snack, plenty of knowledgable lifeguards, barbecue grills, picnic tables, a payphone hey, who knows what you might need , and ironwood trees in case you need a bit of shade.
Go for a swim, bring the kids, float around, and let loose. This is carefree Hawaii at its best. Courtesy Feast at Lele. Courtesy Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice. Courtesy Wailea Golf Club. Courtesy Bailey House Museum. Topics city guides. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa. Hotel Wailea. The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. Things to do in Maui. Road to Hana. Read more. Book Now.
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