Guidebook for Kihei
Food Scene
If you are in Kula, don't miss the croissants and other pastries here! Truly french and more than delectable! Find Thompson Road for an upcountry stroll with a view.
31 locals recommend
La Provence
3158 Lower Kula RdIf you are in Kula, don't miss the croissants and other pastries here! Truly french and more than delectable! Find Thompson Road for an upcountry stroll with a view.
Famous, crowded, great for huge fish plates and sandwiches, beer, fries. Walk to beach park to sit under pines and watch local competitive boogie boarders. A second Paia Fish Market is now in Kihei!
135 locals recommend
Paia Fish Market
100 Baldwin AveFamous, crowded, great for huge fish plates and sandwiches, beer, fries. Walk to beach park to sit under pines and watch local competitive boogie boarders. A second Paia Fish Market is now in Kihei!
A favorite of ours. Worth the drive and the hunt off the beaten path. Fun decor is a bonus. Great cocktails. Make a reservation.
95 locals recommend
Hali'imaile General Store
900 Haliimaile RdA favorite of ours. Worth the drive and the hunt off the beaten path. Fun decor is a bonus. Great cocktails. Make a reservation.
Two patios to hang out for tasty pub food. Try the kalua pig nachos. Sushi for happy hour. Sports on TV. Live music most afternoons and evenings.
141 locals recommend
Three's Bar & Grill
1945 S Kihei RdTwo patios to hang out for tasty pub food. Try the kalua pig nachos. Sushi for happy hour. Sports on TV. Live music most afternoons and evenings.
Lots of generously sized baked goodies, large selection of gluten free breads, rolls, and banana bread. German and Hawaiian bakers.
18 locals recommend
Maui Bread Company
2395 S Kihei RdLots of generously sized baked goodies, large selection of gluten free breads, rolls, and banana bread. German and Hawaiian bakers.
Great local hangout, variety of food and coffee. Generous portions.
19 locals recommend
Wailuku Coffee Company
26 N Market StGreat local hangout, variety of food and coffee. Generous portions.
** It's back open! ** Our favorite restaurant in Lahaina. North end of town on the water. Book ahead.
72 locals recommend
Māla Ocean Tavern
1307 Front St** It's back open! ** Our favorite restaurant in Lahaina. North end of town on the water. Book ahead.
Paia Fish Market South Side
1913 S Kihei RdThe best fish sandwiches and tacos.
Sports, excellent pub food, big outdoor patio with ocean & sunset views, music. Mashed potato tacos with bacon are to die for!
42 locals recommend
Mulligans on the Blue
100 Kaukahi StSports, excellent pub food, big outdoor patio with ocean & sunset views, music. Mashed potato tacos with bacon are to die for!
Our favorite Thai food. Dining room is fine but nothing special, so order takeout on line in advance. Busy.
31 locals recommend
Nutcharee's Authentic Thai Food
1280 S Kihei RdOur favorite Thai food. Dining room is fine but nothing special, so order takeout on line in advance. Busy.
Not really a bar and grill, but very much a great Indian food restaurant right on the water in North Kihei
47 locals recommend
Monsoon India
760 S Kihei RdNot really a bar and grill, but very much a great Indian food restaurant right on the water in North Kihei
Kinaole Grill Food Truck
77 Alanui Ke'ali'iBest food truck and it's just a short walk up the street!
Not just a nursery. Also a place to listen to music, relax with a cup of coffee, lunch at a food truck. It really is a quiet, beautiful oasis right in town.
South Maui Gardens
Not just a nursery. Also a place to listen to music, relax with a cup of coffee, lunch at a food truck. It really is a quiet, beautiful oasis right in town.
Great place to sit out on the lawn, have a cocktail, eat a great pizza and salad, and enjoy incredible views!
42 locals recommend
Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery
4051 Omaopio RdGreat place to sit out on the lawn, have a cocktail, eat a great pizza and salad, and enjoy incredible views!
Great food, happy hour with music if you want to save a little money. Big upcountry view of sunset. Make a reservation.
Kula Lodge Restaurant
Great food, happy hour with music if you want to save a little money. Big upcountry view of sunset. Make a reservation.
Shopping
Nearest grocery store. Use my phone number to get your kama'aina discount!
218 locals recommend
Foodland Kihei
1881 S Kihei RdNearest grocery store. Use my phone number to get your kama'aina discount!
Mana Foods
49 Baldwin AveIn Paia. Biggest health food store on the island, super popular.
The one in Kihei is small, busy, but is a good alternative to Foodland. The one just south of the airport is huge. Good place to get all basics on your way into Kihei.
261 locals recommend
Safeway
1221 HI-30The one in Kihei is small, busy, but is a good alternative to Foodland. The one just south of the airport is huge. Good place to get all basics on your way into Kihei.
Huge, popular, best place to stock up for a crowd as you leave the airport.
161 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
540 Haleakala HwyHuge, popular, best place to stock up for a crowd as you leave the airport.
Smaller than Mana, but just 2 blocks away and good for lunch, homeopathics, local fruits, as well as other groceries.
154 locals recommend
Hawaiian Moons Natural Foods
2411 S Kihei RdSmaller than Mana, but just 2 blocks away and good for lunch, homeopathics, local fruits, as well as other groceries.
Arts & Culture
Maui Arts & Cultural Center
1 Cameron WayLook on line for concerts/performances.
Iao Theater
68 N Market StOld playhouse with great productions
ProArts
1280 S Kihei RdLocal theater, check out their productions.
Just starting up again after COVID. Every town has a Friday; Kihei's is the 4th one. Azeka Mall, Mauka side. Music, food, activities for kids, good vibes.
8 locals recommend
Kihei Fourth Friday
1279 S Kihei RdJust starting up again after COVID. Every town has a Friday; Kihei's is the 4th one. Azeka Mall, Mauka side. Music, food, activities for kids, good vibes.
Best collections for local art. There's a Maui Hands store in Wailea, Paia, Makawao, and Lahaina.
Maui Hands
84 Hana HwyBest collections for local art. There's a Maui Hands store in Wailea, Paia, Makawao, and Lahaina.
Sightseeing
Great vodka from sugar cane, fun tour
7 locals recommend
The Hawaii Sea Spirits Organic Farm and Distillery
4051 Omaopio RdGreat vodka from sugar cane, fun tour
Best sponsor for whale watching in winter. Also best romantic dinner cruise.
45 locals recommend
Pacific Whale Foundation
612 Front StBest sponsor for whale watching in winter. Also best romantic dinner cruise.
All the guidebooks are correct--don't miss this drive and amazing crater landscape. Pass through several of Maui's biomes. Take a hike. Wear a jacket. Reserve ahead for sunrise tour.
249 locals recommend
Haleakalā National Park
All the guidebooks are correct--don't miss this drive and amazing crater landscape. Pass through several of Maui's biomes. Take a hike. Wear a jacket. Reserve ahead for sunrise tour.
Fun upcountry village to walk around, visit glass blowing shop and galleries, have lunch.
117 locals recommend
Makawao
Fun upcountry village to walk around, visit glass blowing shop and galleries, have lunch.
Past Hana--a boardwalk trail through immense bamboo forest, dramatic views of river, tall waterfall. Long drive plus hike means an early start. Check your guidebook for full info.
Pīpīwai Trail
Pipiwai TrailPast Hana--a boardwalk trail through immense bamboo forest, dramatic views of river, tall waterfall. Long drive plus hike means an early start. Check your guidebook for full info.
The end of the road past Makena. Walk the King's Highway (AKA Hoapili Trail) along the lava beds to see amazing coastline views.
87 locals recommend
La Perouse Bay
The end of the road past Makena. Walk the King's Highway (AKA Hoapili Trail) along the lava beds to see amazing coastline views.
Easy 1.8 mile out and back walk, perfect for appreciating the beauty of West Maui.
17 locals recommend
Kapalua Coastal Trail
99 Coconut Grove LnEasy 1.8 mile out and back walk, perfect for appreciating the beauty of West Maui.
Where to see fish without getting wet. Amazing film of whales. Watch for schedule of scientist lectures.
176 locals recommend
Maui Ocean Center
192 Maalaea RdWhere to see fish without getting wet. Amazing film of whales. Watch for schedule of scientist lectures.