Taryn’s South Maui Guidebook
Food scene
The best Mai Tai on the island 9 years running! Delicious island fare. The wait can be long for dinner, but lunch is always a great option here! Their lunch special ahi tuna club is to die for.
241 locals recommend
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman
10 Wailea Gateway PlThe best Mai Tai on the island 9 years running! Delicious island fare. The wait can be long for dinner, but lunch is always a great option here! Their lunch special ahi tuna club is to die for.
Kihei Caffe
1945 S Kihei RdGreat place for breakfast!
Three's Bar & Grill
1945 S Kihei RdSushi & Island Fare
Great cheap eats. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a full bar. Great mimosas!
151 locals recommend
Nalu's South Shore Grill
1280 S Kihei RdGreat cheap eats. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a full bar. Great mimosas!
Great spot for casual dining and drinks. They also have a tasting room if you're looking to find your new favorite beer or seltzer. The restaurant has a full bar.
146 locals recommend
Maui Brewing Company
605 Lipoa PkwyGreat spot for casual dining and drinks. They also have a tasting room if you're looking to find your new favorite beer or seltzer. The restaurant has a full bar.
Nick's Fishmarket Maui
4100 Wailea Alanui DrFor a fancier night out, try Nick's at The Fairmont!
Coconut's Fish Cafe
1279 S Kihei RdGreat quick serve fish tacos!
Lava Rock Bar & Grill
1945 S Kihei RdGreat bar food with a phenomenal view on their deck!
What Ales You
1913 S Kihei RdDelicious wine and beer bar. They serve food too!
Matteo's Osteria
161 Wailea Ike PlThe best Italian food on the island!
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
3750 Wailea Alanui DrGreat happy hour!
Miso Phat Sushi
4310 Lower Honoapiilani RdGreat sushi! They only serve sushi. Beer, wine, sake.
Delicious hidden gem right on the water. Sushi and hot local food. Epic happy hour. Call for reservations after 2pm.
28 locals recommend
Isana
515 S Kihei RdDelicious hidden gem right on the water. Sushi and hot local food. Epic happy hour. Call for reservations after 2pm.
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar
1819 S Kihei RdGreat sushi, food, booze and karaoke!
Dog & Duck Irish Pub
1913 S Kihei RdDive bar vibes for late night drinks and bar food.
Activity
Maui Ocean Center
192 Maalaea RdThe 3D whale experience is AMAZING!
Maui Golf & Sports Park
80 Maalaea RdGreat park for kids. Also have beach volleyball courts! A nice walking path along the ocean.
64 locals recommend
Kalama Park Pavilion
Great park for kids. Also have beach volleyball courts! A nice walking path along the ocean.
The island's only beach loading catamaran experience right in South Kihei. You will get wet, but it is a blast!
12 locals recommend
Kai Kanani Sailing
108 Wailea Gateway PlThe island's only beach loading catamaran experience right in South Kihei. You will get wet, but it is a blast!
Beaches
Charley Young Beach
Keawakapu Beach
Kilohana DriveMakena Big Beach
Po'olenalena Beach Park
95-63 Makena AlanuiThe southern half of Charley Young. Great for swimming and playing. Easy to get to.
31 locals recommend
Kamaole Beach Park I
75 Alanui Ke'ali'iThe southern half of Charley Young. Great for swimming and playing. Easy to get to.
Park and beach. Great for sunset. Bring a chair, a cooler and cruise.
201 locals recommend
Kamaole Beach Park II
South Kihei RoadPark and beach. Great for sunset. Bring a chair, a cooler and cruise.
Sightseeing
Beautiful sights and hiking trail at the end of the South Maui road. It can be a bit of a bumpy ride to get here! Totally worth it. Depending on the water conditions/ time of year you can sometimes snorkel here.
87 locals recommend
La Perouse Bay
Beautiful sights and hiking trail at the end of the South Maui road. It can be a bit of a bumpy ride to get here! Totally worth it. Depending on the water conditions/ time of year you can sometimes snorkel here.