I lived in Maui, Hawaii for 8 months with my aunt and cousin who have lived there almost their entire lives. I was able to meet locals and experience Maui in a different way than just as a traveler. I also worked as a vacation rental cleaner, so I go...
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Stays
Food & Drink
Attractions
Favorite Towns
Maui Must Haves
Stays
I worked as a vacation rental cleaner during my time living on Maui, so I've got the inside scoop to the best stays!
Stay on the North Shore
Paia Inn - Maui's North Shore Best Hotel
It gives off beachy treehouse vibes
Maui Dream
Luxury for less!
Kohea Kai Maui Hotel | Lowest Rates at our Luxury Maui Hotel
Hana is a must visit during your time on Maui
Hana Ocean Palms Bungalows
Upcountry Maui is an underrated place to check out!
Spacious Hawaiian Cottage Suite in the Upcountry of Maui!
Food & Drink
These are all the places I ate or drank at and recommend while living on Maui
Cafe in a former train station with amazing organic meals and smoothies!
Island Fresh Café
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Relaxed vibe! They serve breakfast, sandwiches, and salads.
Paia Bay Coffee & Bar
Like Maui's own fast food restaurant, but it's good!
Kahului - Zippy's Restaurants
The Loco Moco and Kalua Pork is SOOO GOOD!
Da Kitchen
Corner store & deli selling made-to-order picnic lunches, breakfast items, and smoothies.
Hana Picnic Lunch Company
A little fancier for such a great price range!
The Wooden Crate At Lumeria Maui
Attractions
There's so much to do on this little island, from snorkeling with sea turtles to hiking the volcano!
Experience the Japanese influence in Maui at this beautiful state park!
ʻĪao Valley
Watch the sunrise from the top of the volcano
Haleakalā National Park
Take the road trip to Hana and stop at all the spots along the way! It's so fun and there are so many things to see and little street side shops to stop at!
Road to Hana - Hawaii Guide
Ocean shoots up between lava formations, including the heart shaped rock!
Nakalele Blowhole
Snorkeling!
Malolo Molokini Snorkeling Tour
Favorite Towns
Maui has a bunch of fun little towns around the island, these are my favorite!
This is the town I lived in for 8 months. It's located on the volcano in Maui
Pukalani, Hawaii
An adorable small town
Makawao Maui
A lively small town on the North Shore
Paia, Hawaii
More of a touristy town, but thats for a reason!
Kihei: South Maui
Maui Must Haves
You will be asked if your sunscreen is reef safe on the island, so just get it.
Biodegradable Reef Safe Mineral Sunscreen 2.5oz
I was asked at least 10 times if my sunscreen was reef safe during my 8 months in Maui.
Freaks of Nature SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen
Don't bring home the beach, let it fall through your bag.
Fammart Large Mesh Beach Tote with Zipper
Another cuter option for a beach bag to keep the sand from coming home with you!
KALIDI BeachNylon Mesh Tote Bag
Easily remove sand from skin!
Skin-Friendly Formula with Coconut Oil
More useful than you would think!
Body Glide For Her Anti Chafe Balm
Quick to dry and sand easily gets brushed or shaken off.
Antfuny Oversized Quick Dry Turkish Beach Towel
Not just a scalp sunscreen, this also has many benefits for healthy hair!
COOLA Organic Scalp & Hair Sunscreen SPF 30
These are so cute and just make you really feel the vibe of being on Maui!
