Laurie’s Maui Guidebook
Food scene
Know for Taco Tuesday's Fred's is yummy, fresh Mexican food at reasonable prices.
148 locals recommend
Fred's Mexican Cafe - Kihei
2511 S Kihei RdKnow for Taco Tuesday's Fred's is yummy, fresh Mexican food at reasonable prices.
This has one of the island's best "Lilikoi Foam Mai Tais". Happy hour runs from 3:30 - 5:00PM when they have deals on drinks, appetizers and pizzas. If not there early you will often need to wait.
241 locals recommend
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman
10 Wailea Gateway PlThis has one of the island's best "Lilikoi Foam Mai Tais". Happy hour runs from 3:30 - 5:00PM when they have deals on drinks, appetizers and pizzas. If not there early you will often need to wait.
Lehua Lounge
3550 Wailea Alanui DrGreat views at Andaz lounge. Pricey $$$ but good and AMAZING views.
Located in a short 10 min drive at the Wailea Mall Tommy's has a happy hour and decent meal choices.
32 locals recommend
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
3750 Wailea Alanui DrLocated in a short 10 min drive at the Wailea Mall Tommy's has a happy hour and decent meal choices.
Popular sandwich and salad place only a short 5 minute walk from the condo and directly across from the Kam 2 Beach.
79 locals recommend
808 Deli
2439 S Kihei RdPopular sandwich and salad place only a short 5 minute walk from the condo and directly across from the Kam 2 Beach.
Currently CLOSED due to Maui Fire. Instead please donate to their employee fund. If planning on going to a luau, this is the best one on the island. However, it is located at least a 45 min drive away.
149 locals recommend
Old Lahaina Luau
1251 Front StCurrently CLOSED due to Maui Fire. Instead please donate to their employee fund. If planning on going to a luau, this is the best one on the island. However, it is located at least a 45 min drive away.
The shrimp scampi is yummy. Another short 5-10 min walk from the condo.
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191 locals recommend
Coconut's Fish Cafe
1279 S Kihei RdThe shrimp scampi is yummy. Another short 5-10 min walk from the condo.
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Penny's Pizza and Pasta
2511 South Kihei RoadPizza and Chicken Parmigiana
Fish & Chips as well as Italian crispy chicken sandwich are highlights. They also host bingo on Monday nights and trivia night on Wednesday and is a great place for watching any sports event.
101 locals recommend
Moose McGillycuddy's - Kihei
2511 S Kihei RdFish & Chips as well as Italian crispy chicken sandwich are highlights. They also host bingo on Monday nights and trivia night on Wednesday and is a great place for watching any sports event.
Kihei Caffe
1945 S Kihei RdVery popular and yummy brunch location.
Paia Fish Market South Side
1913 S Kihei RdA local favorite for fish sandwiches & dinners.
Three's Bar & Grill
1945 S Kihei RdMaui Fish'n Chips
2395 S Kihei RdIsana
515 S Kihei RdVery good sushi
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar
1819 S Kihei RdDa Kitchen
1215 South Kihei RoadFork and Salad Maui
1279 S Kihei RdDelicious salads & soup
Nutcharee's Authentic Thai Food
1280 S Kihei RdTop 5 Star Dining
An island treasure with fresh daily caught fish and amazing service. Reservations sometimes need to be made weeks & months out or you can attempt to waitlist for lunch.
355 locals recommend
Mama's Fish House
799 Poho PlAn island treasure with fresh daily caught fish and amazing service. Reservations sometimes need to be made weeks & months out or you can attempt to waitlist for lunch.
The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea
555 Kaukahi StBeautiful location and great food.
Matteo's Osteria
161 Wailea Ike PlDelicious Italian located a short 10 minute drive from condo.
Lineage
3750 Wailea Alanui DrNuka
780 Haiku RdSpago
3900 Wailea Alanui DrFerraro's Bar e Ristorante
3900 Wailea Alanui DrDuo Steak & Seafood
3900 Wailea Alanui DrStar Noodle
1285 Front StreetTemporarily closed due to Lahaina wildfire.
Merrimans Kapalua
1 Bay Club PlCoffee & Dessert
Best places to grab a dessert or a coffee
Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop
820 Olowalu Village RdOne of the best pie locations on island.
Akamai Coffee @ Wailea Village
116 Wailea Ike DrDelicious coffee & some breakfast options
Maui Bread Company
2395 S Kihei Rd
Da Green Coffee Bar
33 Auhana RoadGreat coffee and desserts
Sugar Beach Bake Shop
61 S Kihei RdStarbucks
1819 S Kihei RdMaui Pie
1280 S Kihei RdLocal pie place with tons of options.
Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice
61 S Kihei RdShave ice hot spot
Lined up for the cinnamon buns and only a short 10 min walk from the Maui Banyan.
35 locals recommend
Cinnamon Roll Place
2463 S Kihei RdLined up for the cinnamon buns and only a short 10 min walk from the Maui Banyan.
Honolulu Coffee Wailea
Giant Gourmet Artisan Cookies, Shipping Nation-Wide from Maui, Hawaii. Retail Dessert Shop in Makawao, Maui, Hawaii. As seen in ”O” Magazine, Food Network Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, Rachel Ray, Good Morning America, Taste of Home, and Forbes 2021 Gift Guide
The Maui Cookie Lady
3643 Dairy RdGiant Gourmet Artisan Cookies, Shipping Nation-Wide from Maui, Hawaii. Retail Dessert Shop in Makawao, Maui, Hawaii. As seen in ”O” Magazine, Food Network Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, Rachel Ray, Good Morning America, Taste of Home, and Forbes 2021 Gift Guide
Sightseeing & Activities
Best things to see & do on Maui
Molokini Crater
The adventure subset sail is lovely. Live music, drinks and a beautiful boat.
12 locals recommend
Kai Kanani Sailing
108 Wailea Gateway PlThe adventure subset sail is lovely. Live music, drinks and a beautiful boat.
Pacific Whale Foundation
300 Maalaea RdWhale watching during whale season on this larger boat.
Mākena State Park
4670 Makena AlanuiLava Fields- Kings Trail
8650 Must Hold Block Boundary
Front Street
Front StreetClosed due to Lahaina wildfires.
Surfing Goat Dairy
3651 Omaopio RdAli'i Kula Lavender Farm
1100 Waipoli RdOcean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery
4051 Omaopio RdMauiWine
14815 Piilani HwyMaui Dragon Fruit Farm
833 Punakea LoopMaui Tropical Plantation
1670 Honoapiilani HwyMaui Ocean Center
192 Maalaea RdPiiholo Ranch Zipline
799 Piiholo RdKihei Canoe Club
South Kihei RoadMaui Sunriders Bike Co
71 Baldwin AveMaui Waveriders
2021 S Kihei RdMaui Beach Boys
1900 S Kihei RdMaui Kitesurfing School
400 Hana HwyMaui Kiteboarding Lessons by Aqua Sports Maui
111 Hana HwySnorkel Bob's Kihei
2411 S Kihei RdBoss Frog's Snorkel, Bike & Beach Rentals
2395 S Kihei RdMaui Dive Shop
24 S Kihei Rd
Maui Mountain Activities
3040 Kahekili Highway
Polo Lio Maui
Maui Electric Bike Rental
Punakea Palms
225 Punakea LoopCoconut tour
Maui Honey Bee Sanctuary
16655 Piilani HwyReef Dancer
675 Wharf StGlass bottom boat
Beaches, Parks & Nature
Best of what Maui nature has to offer.
Directly across from the Maui Banyan and less than a 10 min walk away is the nicest beaches in Maui with lifeguards, swimming, snorkeling, boogie boarding, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, turtle & whale watching (seasonal), walking paths, sand castle making, relaxing and sunsets.
201 locals recommend
Kamaole Beach Park II
South Kihei RoadDirectly across from the Maui Banyan and less than a 10 min walk away is the nicest beaches in Maui with lifeguards, swimming, snorkeling, boogie boarding, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, turtle & whale watching (seasonal), walking paths, sand castle making, relaxing and sunsets.
Makena Big Beach
Gorgeous "Big Beach"
Secret Cove Beach
Makena AlanuiAlways a wedding or two here.
Wailea Beach
Wailea Alanui DrIao Needle State Monument
Gorgeous and spiritual
Twin Falls Maui Waterfall
6300 Hana HwyHonolua Bay
Hookipa Beach
Baldwin Beach Park
Baldwin ParkHaleakalā National Park
Makawao Forest Reserve
Polipoli Springs State Recreational Area
Kaanapali Beach
Baby Beach, Sprecklesville Area
207 Kealakai PlKamaole Beach Park II
South Kihei RoadArts & Culture
Maui Arts & Cultural Center
1 Cameron WayShopping & Essentials
Kamaole Shopping Center (northbound) station
10 Minute walk from the condo.
The Shops at Wailea
3750 Wailea Alanui DrUpscale Mall with food, restaurants and retail combined.
Costco Wholesale
540 Haleakala HwyMust go when first arriving to the island.
Safeway
1221 HI-30Other essential groceries.
Hawaiian Moons Natural Foods
2411 S Kihei RdClosest walkable organic and natural grocery store.
Foodland Kihei
1881 S Kihei RdMore groceries, salt and vinegar wings and poke bar.
Longs Drugs Pharmacy
1221 HI-30Drug store and alcohol.
Tamura's Fine Wines & Liquors
91 E Lipoa StAlcohol and hidden local favorite poke bar.
Whole Foods Market
70 E Kaahumanu AveTarget
100 Ho'okele StRoss Dress for Less
200 E Kamehameha Ave
Walmart
101 Pakaula StABC Store #51
2349 S Kihei Rd15 min walk from condo
Walgreens
10 E Kamehameha Ave