Amanda’s guidebook
Food scene
Within walking distance from the condo. Their selection of baked goods changes daily and never disappoints!
42 locals recommend
Sugar Beach Bake Shop
61 S Kihei RdWithin walking distance from the condo. Their selection of baked goods changes daily and never disappoints!
Fresh sushi using fish picked daily. They were featured on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives. Available for dine in or to go.
99 locals recommend
Miso Phat Sushi
4310 Lower Honoapiilani RdFresh sushi using fish picked daily. They were featured on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives. Available for dine in or to go.
Craft beers, large menu, live music, upbeat atmosphere and tasty Mai Tais.
241 locals recommend
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman
10 Wailea Gateway PlCraft beers, large menu, live music, upbeat atmosphere and tasty Mai Tais.
Maui's very own brewery! Their restaurant has a huge outdoor garden seating area with an open- air interior. Brewery tours are also available
146 locals recommend
Maui Brewing Company
605 Lipoa PkwyMaui's very own brewery! Their restaurant has a huge outdoor garden seating area with an open- air interior. Brewery tours are also available
Monsoon India
760 S Kihei RdNice hidden gem - great Indian food and amazing views.
Favorite shave ice within walking distance. Right next door to Sugar Beach Bake Shop and the ABC Store.
76 locals recommend
Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice
61 S Kihei RdFavorite shave ice within walking distance. Right next door to Sugar Beach Bake Shop and the ABC Store.
Coconut's Fish Cafe
1279 S Kihei RdFamous for their fish tacos - Very casual
Fresh fish caught daily. Open air restaurant with beautiful ocean views. Reservations are a must!
355 locals recommend
Mama's Fish House
799 Poho PlFresh fish caught daily. Open air restaurant with beautiful ocean views. Reservations are a must!
Kihei Caffe
1945 S Kihei RdGreat breakfast, local Hawaiian style
Cafe O'Lei Kihei
2439 S Kihei RdGreat seafood, sushi bar, steaks and pasta
Maui Ono Donuts
1819 South Kihei RoadVegan and gluten free donuts made fresh when ordered
Legendary for its reasonably priced, excellent quality, large portioned plates of fresh seafood.
118 locals recommend
Paia Fish Market South Side
1913 S Kihei RdLegendary for its reasonably priced, excellent quality, large portioned plates of fresh seafood.
Dina's Sandwitch
145 N Kihei RdRight next door. Grab a quick bite and a drink
Merrimans Kapalua
1 Bay Club PlOceanfront setting. Great food with a farm to table concept.
Local fisherman bring you the catch of the day, everyday! Available for dine in or take out. One side of the market is a deli style so you can buy and cook your fish at home as well!
52 locals recommend
Fish Market Maui
3600 Lower Honoapiilani RdLocal fisherman bring you the catch of the day, everyday! Available for dine in or take out. One side of the market is a deli style so you can buy and cook your fish at home as well!
Slappy Cakes
3350 Lower Honoapiilani RdMake your own pancakes right at your table. Great for kids
Nalu's South Shore Grill
1280 S Kihei RdMy favorite is the Loco Moco
Laid back atmosphere. Live music during happy hour and into the evening every night!
Ohana Seafood Bar and Grill
Laid back atmosphere. Live music during happy hour and into the evening every night!
Sports bar, would be a good place to watch Football. Indoor and outdoor dining options available.
18 locals recommend
Lava Rock Bar & Grill
1945 S Kihei RdSports bar, would be a good place to watch Football. Indoor and outdoor dining options available.
Lineage
3750 Wailea Alanui DrAsian fusion restaurant at the Shops at Wailea. Nice atmosphere
Sightseeing/Things To Do
Visit the summit of this dormant crater and enjoy volcanic landscapes. Take a trip during sunrise for an unforgettable view!
249 locals recommend
Haleakalā National Park
Visit the summit of this dormant crater and enjoy volcanic landscapes. Take a trip during sunrise for an unforgettable view!
Drive the rugged coastline of the Hana Highway with 620 curves & 59 bridges. The black sand beach is my favorite. Be sure to pack water and food as there isn't much along the way. If you get motion sickness be sure to have some medication on hand.
30 locals recommend
Road To Hana
Hana HighwayDrive the rugged coastline of the Hana Highway with 620 curves & 59 bridges. The black sand beach is my favorite. Be sure to pack water and food as there isn't much along the way. If you get motion sickness be sure to have some medication on hand.
First easily accessible string of waterfalls and pools on the road to Hana. If you don't want to do the entire road to Hana this is a good option!
81 locals recommend
Twin Falls Maui Waterfall
6300 Hana HwyFirst easily accessible string of waterfalls and pools on the road to Hana. If you don't want to do the entire road to Hana this is a good option!
Unique collection of Hawai'i's marine life, just a few minutes drive from Kihei Sands
176 locals recommend
Maui Ocean Center
192 Maalaea RdUnique collection of Hawai'i's marine life, just a few minutes drive from Kihei Sands
Protecting our oceans through science and advocacy. Book a whale watching boat tour here!
77 locals recommend
Pacific Whale Foundation
300 Maalaea RdProtecting our oceans through science and advocacy. Book a whale watching boat tour here!
Paved 0.6 mile walk provides scenic views of Kuka'emoku ('Iao Needle) in Iao Valley
113 locals recommend
Iao Valley State Park
54 S High StPaved 0.6 mile walk provides scenic views of Kuka'emoku ('Iao Needle) in Iao Valley
A dairy farm in Kula. It produces more than two dozen goat cheeses! Tours are available.
57 locals recommend
Surfing Goat Dairy
3651 Omaopio RdA dairy farm in Kula. It produces more than two dozen goat cheeses! Tours are available.
Maui Beach Boys
1900 S Kihei RdGroup or private lessons in Kihei
Unique variety of Hawaiian cultural activities (check out their website)
81 locals recommend
Maui Tropical Plantation
1670 Honoapiilani HwyUnique variety of Hawaiian cultural activities (check out their website)
Maui Dive Shop
24 S Kihei RdCome here for gear rentals, excursions and dive certification
Snorkel Bob's Kihei
2411 S Kihei RdRent your snorkel gear here
Snorkeling to Molokini Crater as well as sunset and whale watching cruises. Departs from Wailea
12 locals recommend
Kai Kanani Sailing
108 Wailea Gateway PlSnorkeling to Molokini Crater as well as sunset and whale watching cruises. Departs from Wailea
This hike is not for the faint of heart, it is definitely hard but the views up top are amazing. Go first thing in the morning to get a closer parking spot and to avoid the mid day clouds
61 locals recommend
Waihee Ridge Trail
Kahekili HighwayThis hike is not for the faint of heart, it is definitely hard but the views up top are amazing. Go first thing in the morning to get a closer parking spot and to avoid the mid day clouds
On Tuesdays and Thursdays the Canoe Club welcomes guests to come along for a paddle. This is one of my favorite ways to start a morning! The members are so nice and welcoming and it’s a fun way to see Sugar Beach from the water!
14 locals recommend
Kihei Canoe Club
South Kihei RoadOn Tuesdays and Thursdays the Canoe Club welcomes guests to come along for a paddle. This is one of my favorite ways to start a morning! The members are so nice and welcoming and it’s a fun way to see Sugar Beach from the water!
This is just a short drive down from our condo. This is a shallow beach where the turtles like to come and hang out on the rocks. If you stand still in the water they will swim right past you! It is great for kids and free!
Kalepolepo Beach Park
This is just a short drive down from our condo. This is a shallow beach where the turtles like to come and hang out on the rocks. If you stand still in the water they will swim right past you! It is great for kids and free!
The Shops at Wailea
3750 Wailea Alanui DrWhalers Village
2435 Kaanapali PkwyGolf
Experience the opportunity to play the same course as many of golf's greats! There are two courses here - the Plantation Course and The Bay Course, both are stunningly beautiful but personally my favorite for the views is The Bay Course. Can't go wrong with either option.
33 locals recommend
Kapalua Golf - The Plantation Course
2000 Plantation Club DrExperience the opportunity to play the same course as many of golf's greats! There are two courses here - the Plantation Course and The Bay Course, both are stunningly beautiful but personally my favorite for the views is The Bay Course. Can't go wrong with either option.
Wailea Golf Club
100 Wailea Golf Club DriveOffering three different courses: Blue, Gold & Emerald. Choose your liking.
This course hugs the shoreline before winding its way to the West Maui Mountain foothills.
Kaanapali Royal
2560 Kekaa DriveThis course hugs the shoreline before winding its way to the West Maui Mountain foothills.
The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course
1333 Maui Lani PkwyA Hawaiian - Irish links course
Set in the gentle hillsides of Maui's "Up-Country" at the 1,100 foot elevation of Mt. Haleakala volcano
7 locals recommend
Pukalani Country Club
360 Pukalani StSet in the gentle hillsides of Maui's "Up-Country" at the 1,100 foot elevation of Mt. Haleakala volcano
Beaches
right out front of the Fairmont Kea Lani Hotel and Polo Beach Condos in Wailea. Long sandy beach, lava, restrooms and easy access with large parking area.
11 locals recommend
Polo Beach
right out front of the Fairmont Kea Lani Hotel and Polo Beach Condos in Wailea. Long sandy beach, lava, restrooms and easy access with large parking area.
Long white sand beach with views of the West Maui Mountains. Aqua blue water with restrooms and showers. Only downfall is it can be a bit windy at times
75 locals recommend
Baldwin Beach Park
Baldwin ParkLong white sand beach with views of the West Maui Mountains. Aqua blue water with restrooms and showers. Only downfall is it can be a bit windy at times
Located in the Northwest corner of the island right near the Ritz Carlton. Long sandy beach great for boogie boarding
D.T. Fleming Park
Located in the Northwest corner of the island right near the Ritz Carlton. Long sandy beach great for boogie boarding
Kapalua Bay Beach
Soft sand and calmer waters protected by the bay
Napili Bay
Calm waters. The parking can be tricky so try to go early
Large beach with soft sand and blue waters. You can spend the whole day here as there are restaurants right off the beach (down by Whalers Village) and you can snorkel at Black Rock. We always go here at least once when we visit!
Kaanapali Beach
Large beach with soft sand and blue waters. You can spend the whole day here as there are restaurants right off the beach (down by Whalers Village) and you can snorkel at Black Rock. We always go here at least once when we visit!
Puunoa Beach aka Baby Beach
Shallow and great for kids
Kamole Beach Park I, II and III all right in the main heart of Kihei
31 locals recommend
Kamaole Beach Park I
75 Alanui Ke'ali'iKamole Beach Park I, II and III all right in the main heart of Kihei
Groceries
Safeway
My favorite grocery store in Kihei. Good selection
Local version of Safeway with special Maui only items. This is not my favorite as it is a bit rundown however they do have great poke in their deli.
Times Supermarket - Kihei
Local version of Safeway with special Maui only items. This is not my favorite as it is a bit rundown however they do have great poke in their deli.
Hawaiian Moons Natural Foods
2411 S Kihei RdHealthier grocer with specialty diet items
Costco Wholesale
540 Haleakala HwyRight by the airport
It is right near the ABC store down the street. They make really good banana bread and jams! If you like pineapple and see the Maui Gold brand I recommend giving it a try. It is sweeter than others like Dole and a personal favorite!
17 locals recommend
Farmers Market
61 S Kihei RdIt is right near the ABC store down the street. They make really good banana bread and jams! If you like pineapple and see the Maui Gold brand I recommend giving it a try. It is sweeter than others like Dole and a personal favorite!