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Maui, Hawaii Recommendations
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We visit Maui at least once a year and these are our favorite things
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Maui's Best Restaurants
 
Maui's Best Tours
 
Best Places to Visit
 
Best Maui Hotels on the West Side
 
Things to do on Maui - plan you trip

Maui's Best Restaurants

Our favorite restaurants we visit everytime we go to Maui!

 
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Some additional restaurants and information about each!
29 Best Restaurants In or Near Kaanapali Maui
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We have tried almost all of these!
29 Best Pizza Places on Maui, HI to Visit in 2025
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Our must visit restaurant when we visit Maui. Book your reservation early!
Mama's Fish House
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Get the banana cream pie! You will think me for it! We have yet to get something we didn't love!
Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop
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We love their lava flows! Nice sunset view too!
Hula Grill Kaanapali
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Go for happy hour! Highly recommend the Escape shot!
Coco Deck Kitchen + Bar Lahaina
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By far the best sunset view for dinner! The food is great and great happy hour as well!
Sea House Restaurant
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View and food are wonderful and if you have time do the Taste Testing tour!
Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery
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Best macademia nut pancakes on Maui! And you can't beat the view!
Gazebo Restaurant Maui Review: Is it worth the wait in line?
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Maui's Best Tours

These are the tours I would do over and over again.

 
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We loved touring the factory on our last visit. The chocolate was fantastic.
Ku'ia Estate Maui Chocolate Tours Review: Farm and Factory
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We always do at least one of Trilogy's tours each visit - whale watching, sunset, snorkeling or Lanai!
Welcome to Trilogy Excursions - Maui's Best Snorkel & Sailboat ...
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We have done this tour twice and loved it both times.
Turtle Town Snorkel with Photo and Video
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We loved this tour. Learned alot about growing and making chocolate, plus got a nice taste testing at the end.
THE TOP Maui Chocolate Tours (w/Prices)
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Worth visiting for the beautiful views!
Ali'i Kula Lavender
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Great taste testing tour offered here
Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery
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If you want to see a pineapple farm this is a great tour!
Maui Pineapple Tour
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We love Shaka tours for self driving exploration!
Shaka Guide Maui "Classic" Road to Hana Audio Driving Tour
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Road to Hana is a special excursion on Maui. Well worth the time. If you want to totally enjoy go on a tour and leave the driving to a local!
Road to Hana Adventure with Farm to Table Lunch in Town of Hana
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We love stoping by here to see the goats and get tuffles!
Is Visiting the Surfing Goat Dairy on Maui Worth It?
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You have to try the truffles and cheese!
Surfing Goat Dairy
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If you are on Maui during whale season (typically December-April), a whale watching tour is a must do!
Best Whale Watching Tours in Maui: When are Whales in Maui?
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We love snorkeling on Maui. If you have a chance go! We almost always see turtles and last time we saw black-tip sharks!
Best Snorkeling in Maui: 22 Tours from Boat and Shore
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You can't beat the sunsets on Maui and a cruise on the water to watch it is unforgettable!
Guide to 21 Best Maui Hawaii Sunset Cruises
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Best Places to Visit

Great places to see beautiful unique Maui

 
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Can almost always see Turtles in the afternoon. And surfers most of the day.
Ho'okipa Beach Park - Facilities • Maui County • CivicEngage
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Beautiful all day but spectacular at sunrise and sunset
Haleakalā National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
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One of the favorite scenic tours on Maui
Road to Hana Maui | Preparation for Hana Highway
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Wear good shoes and keep your distance. Beautiful drive and views.
Nakalele Blowhole
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We love both sunrise and sunset, but if you can get the tickets for sunrise, it is worth it!
Is Haleakala Sunset Or Sunrise Better? Why And How to See Both
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Lanai is a wonderful way to spend a day!
Maui to Lanai Ferry: An Easy and Affordable Transportation Option
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Best Maui Hotels on the West Side

Best hotels in Mau near Kaanapali and Napili where we like to stayi

 
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This is our favorite hotel. We love the location and the ability to walk along the beach to restaurants.
OUTRIGGER Kāʻanapali Beach Resort
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This hotel is in a great location in Napili
Napili Kai Beach Resort
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This is another great hotel in Napili
Napili Shores Maui by Outrigger
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This hotel is located in Kaanapali Beach area. Our favorite area to stay in Maui.
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
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Recommended hotels on Maui
Where to Stay on Maui 2025: Best Areas, Towns, and Hotels
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My review of our favorite hotel on Maui
Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort: Review, Dining, Amenities
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Things to do on Maui - plan you trip

This section provides ideas for how to plan your time on Maui

 
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4 day itinerary!
4 Days in Maui Itinerary: What to See & Do
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Only have one day! Here's some ideas.
Maui from a Cruise Ship: 27 Shore Excursions in Kahului & Lahaina
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We have seen sea turtles in all of these places.  If you only have one chance, try Hookipa Beach!
29 Best Places to See Sea Turtles on Maui
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