things to do and places to visit when in Maui
⚡ BLUF If your inter-island flight leaves at 2pm or later, Maui’s Central Valley is worth the detour- ʻIao Valley State Monument requires a paid timed-entry reservation, so book ahead. Sammy’s Beach Bar inside OGG security is better than expected for food; skip the drinks (outrageously expensive). Water is better for you anyway. How to … Read more
⚡ BLUF Book Zephyr Adventures for the Turtle Town snorkel- ask for Robbie. Small group, beach entry, and the underwater photos he takes are the best souvenir you’ll bring home from Maui. Haleakala NP is doable the same afternoon- use the GuideAlong app for the drive up. End the day at Tamura’s Fine Wines poke … Read more
⚡ BLUF Kilolani Day Spa at Grand Wailea is worth $150/person even if you’re not staying there- book the 8am slot before it fills. Paia Fish Market South Side is excellent; get the fish tacos or sautéed mahi with the 50/50 side. For whale watching, Hawaii Ocean Rafting out of Lahaina is great- February is … Read more
⚡ BLUF Saturday only, 75 cents cash entry (bring $1 bills- trust us). Worth rearranging your Saturday around it. Yellow Belly food truck has some of the best Mexican we’ve had anywhere- get the Chili Relleno burrito or the tamale bowl. Show up early for the best produce selection; the avocados are the size of … Read more
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend places we’ve personally visited. ⚡ BLUF Worth a full day- don’t start after 1pm or you’ll feel rushed at the end. The drive itself is the point; don’t fixate … Read more