Attractions and Must-Sees on Maui
While enjoying your own peaceful retreat, be sure to check out some of our favorite local attractions! Some of these favorites vary their hours seasonally, so be sure to check out their websites or facebook pages for more information.
With three miles of white sand and crystal clear water, it’s no wonder why Kāʻanapali Beach was once named America’s Best Beach. Fronting Kāʻanapali’s hotels and resorts, this former retreat for the royalty of Maui is now a popular getaway for the world.
Activities: Swimming, cliff diving
Amenities: Parking, restrooms, lifeguard, shopping nearby
This classic Kapalua beach is the most popular bodysurfing and bodyboarding site on West Maui. Its long, sandy beach is perfect for a relaxing beach day and offers ample shade thanks to the large ironwood trees that line the sand.
Activities: Swimming, snorkeling, surfing, bodysurfing
Amenities: Parking, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, BBQ grills, lifeguard
This quiet beach offers a canoe clubhouse and paddleboard rentals. Calmer waters also make it a great destination for snorkeling and swimming. Many tropical fish and marine life inhabit the area, including sea turtles. The beach is also a picturesque backdrop for relaxing on the beach or taking sunset photos.
Activities: Swimming, snorkeling, surfing, bodysurfing, paddle boarding
Amenities: Parking, lifeguard, restrooms, picnic tables, BBQ grills, showers
Maui Snorkeling is one of the top things to do in Maui and Molokini with snorkel trips to Molokini Crater, Coral Gardens and Turtle Town.101 Maalaea Rd, Slip 64, Wailuku, HI 96793
Explore the Hana Highway, Maui’s top attraction! The 65-mile scenic Road to Hana tour will take you past some of Hawaii’s most beautiful sights, and this accompanying audio tour will point out the very best that Maui has to offer as you drive. The Road to Hana tour is one of those bucket list items in Maui that you should put on your must-do list. Select a guided tour at Road to Hana or a self-guided tour at Action Tour Guide.
Just upcountry in beautiful Hali’imaile you can experience a working pineapple farm. Learn about the growing cycle and cultivation techniques of Maui Gold Pineapple. Best of all, you get a FREE PINEAPPLE with every tour! The pineapples are approved and packaged for airport transport. It’s truly a fun and delicious tour for everyone ages 3 and up!
883 Haliimaile Rd, Makawao, HI 96768
Maui to Pearl Harbor Excursions – a journey blending two islands’ unique charms. Add a sprinkle of Oahu magic to your Maui escape. In just a 35-minute hop from Kahului, immerse yourself in Hawaii’s rich history at Pearl Harbor. Dive deep into the tales of the Arizona Memorial, explore the majestic Punchbowl Crater, and soak in the heritage of downtown Honolulu with our local guides.
891 Valkenburgh St., Honolulu, HI 96818
A short hike on the northern coastline of West Maui offers an amazing experience. The blowhole is a 3 foot diameter hole in a lava shelf above a subterranean ocean cave. As the waves go in and out, water pressure forces ocean spray out up to 50 feet. When viewing the blowhole in morning, there is often a rainbow that forms in the mist if you keep the sun toward your back, and whales are often seen leaping in the distance from December through May. Check this out and more at Hawaii.com.
One of the highest-rated luaus on Maui is The Old Lahaina Luau. The best Hawaiian Luau Maui Style. When you step through the gates, you’re swept into a well-preserved epicenter of Hawaiian culture, storytelling, and feasting with a breathtaking ocean view. This isn’t just any luau, it’s the best one the islands have to offer. Experience an evening that shares the Hawaiian culture through hospitality, food, and entertainment.
1251 Front Street, Lahaina, HI 96761
Another of the highest-rated luaus on Maui is the Royal Lahaina Resort Luau - longest running Hawaiian luau. Experience a traditional Hawaiian luau right on Ka'anapali Beach! Held oceanfront, the Royal Lahaina Luau invites you to join their ohana (family) for an evening of celebrating Polynesian culture. Enjoy authentic island cuisine, cultural presentations and live entertainment.
2780 Kekaa Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761
Golf on Maui is that memorable, the views are intoxicating. Choose from 14 courses (several of which are ranked at or near the top of the “world’s best” lists) designed by noted course architects and golfing luminaries such as Arnold Palmer and Ben Crenshaw. The PGA TOUR’s Tournament of Champions is held here each year, so you may even see a pro in the clubhouse.