Hale Mai Hopohopo Navigation guide
Dessert
Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Kahului
333 Dairy RdA must to cool off treat!
Awesome fresh pies in town- hands down chocolate macadamia is the best choice!
79 locals recommend
Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop
820 Olowalu Village RdAwesome fresh pies in town- hands down chocolate macadamia is the best choice!
Sugar Beach Bake Shop
61 S Kihei RdTry their heavenly malasadas!
Sightseeing
Great ocean front restaurants, art galleries, ABC Store, Maui history, lots of shopping, and the largest Banyan tree in Hawaii.
29 locals recommend
Front Street
Front StreetGreat ocean front restaurants, art galleries, ABC Store, Maui history, lots of shopping, and the largest Banyan tree in Hawaii.
Napili Bay
Recommend to drive out there. Either take the north route (lots of waterfalls) or south route (coastal views), ending the trip to Hana is worth it! Download the Shaka app to guide your trip.
196 locals recommend
Hana
Recommend to drive out there. Either take the north route (lots of waterfalls) or south route (coastal views), ending the trip to Hana is worth it! Download the Shaka app to guide your trip.
Wonderful place to snorkel. We were fortunate enough to snorkel with a pod of dolphins! Also nice to spend some time taking in views of the lush forested trees- its truly magical!
99 locals recommend
Honolua Bay
Wonderful place to snorkel. We were fortunate enough to snorkel with a pod of dolphins! Also nice to spend some time taking in views of the lush forested trees- its truly magical!
Kapalua Bay Beach
Great place to snorkel!
Slaughterhouse Beach
6501 Honoapiilani HwyPerfect for boogie boarding
D.T. Fleming Beach
Lower Honoapiilani RdGreat place to picnic and has bathroom facilities
Kapalua Coastal Trail is a 2.5 mile walking/running paved trail with spectacular views! Walk for a bit then swim when you're to hot. One of our favorite beach is DT Fleming which is great for snorkeling. Do not miss the labyrinth and the dragon's teeth. My husband jumped of this cliff and got to swim with turtles.
23 locals recommend
Kapalua Coastal Trail
Kapalua Coastal TrailKapalua Coastal Trail is a 2.5 mile walking/running paved trail with spectacular views! Walk for a bit then swim when you're to hot. One of our favorite beach is DT Fleming which is great for snorkeling. Do not miss the labyrinth and the dragon's teeth. My husband jumped of this cliff and got to swim with turtles.
Neighborhoods
Paia is cute town offers many restaurants, funky local shops, grocery, surfers spots, people and turtle watching and hippy beach chic
208 locals recommend
Paia
Paia is cute town offers many restaurants, funky local shops, grocery, surfers spots, people and turtle watching and hippy beach chic
Food scene
Mama's Fish House
799 Poho PlEverything is awesome...save room for dessert and try the malasadas!
113 locals recommend
Merrimans Kapalua
1 Bay Club PlEverything is awesome...save room for dessert and try the malasadas!
Māla Ocean Tavern
1307 Front StSansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar
1819 S Kihei RdSon'z Steakhouse
200 Nohea Kai DriveMiso Phat Sushi
4310 Lower Honoapiilani RdIt is walking distance from Kahana villa and you can BYOB.
Honokowai Okazuya & Deli
3600 Lower Honoapiilani RdOne of the best restaurants in the island with live music near the beach.
73 locals recommend
Hula Grill
2435 Kaanapali PkwyOne of the best restaurants in the island with live music near the beach.
Paia Fish Market Restaurant
632 Front StreetFresh seafood.! There is also one in Paia.
Lahaina Fish Co
831 Front StNice view while dining!
Star Noodle
1285 Front StreetWaikiki Brewing Company, Lahaina
900 Front StreetFleetwood's on Front St.
744 Front StDown The Hatch
658 Front StHappy Hour, live music and seafood!
Traveler advice
What to pack
Essentials
Although, we provide beach and basic essentials. Please pack sunscreen, after sun moisturizers, hats, bug repellants, etc
Whether you plan to hike in Haleakala mountains or Valley Isle rainforest make sure to bring comfortable shoes.
Useful phrases
Common Hawaiian phrases
1. Aloha – Hello
Pronounced a-lo-ha
2. Mahalo – Thank you
Pronounced mah-hah-loh
3.’A’ ole palikir – You’re welcome/ No problem
Pronounced ah-oh-leh pee-lee-kee-yah
4. Honu – Green sea turtle
Pronounced hoe-new
5. Waina – Wine
Pronounced wy-nah
6. Poke – poke seafood bowl
Pronounced poh-keh
7. Ohana - family
8. E Como Mai - welcome or come on in
9. Lanai - balcony
10. Mauka is the mountain and makai is the ocean while 'Aina is pronounced “eye-nah” and it means the land
Traveling with kids
Baby Beach - protected and guaranteed to see turtles
West side: Lahaina - Puunoa Beach
North side: Paia - Sprecklesville Beach
Customs and culture
Practice Aloha
Talk slow
Remove your shoes
Don't use your horn
Mai Hopohopo, you're on Hawaiian time!
Book before you go
Use reef-friendly sunblock and do not walk on the reef
Do as the locals do: love the ocean and keep the reef alive. Every little bit helps. Share the planet.