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Destination guide
Hawaii/Maui
United States
The island of Maui is one of the islands of Hawaii, a state of the United States of America. It is the second-largest of the eight major islands and the third-most populous.
Introduction quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Sources gathered & checked 5 days ago
At a glance
- Best time to go
- June–September and November–January
- Getting around
- Public transportation · Major highways
- Vetted picks
- 27 places to see, do, eat, and stay
- Real coverage
- 8 vetted creator sources
AI insights
Computed from the Wikivoyage listings, transport section and YouTube view counts on this page
The most-viewed guide here is "MAUI Hawaii Travel Guide 2025 | More tips than that other video for THE BEST Maui Vacation" by The Hawaii Vacation Guide (313K views) — a solid first watch.
The Hawaii Vacation Guide is a creator from here, not a visiting channel — worth watching for what the guidebooks skip.
Getting around: public transportation, major highways — the section below has the details straight from Wikivoyage.
10 of the places below list a real price from their own source — worth a scan before you budget the trip.
How these 27 picks are sourced
5 of 27 are named by a second, independent source — Lonely Planet, The Hawaii Vacation Guide and Eater, and 1 other — and each card names its own. The remaining 22 rest on the reference article alone: we list them because Wikivoyage or Wikipedia documents them, not because anyone else vouched for them. We also watched 8 creator videos, 2 of them from local channels rather than visiting ones. 24 of the 27 descriptions are quoted word for word from Wikivoyage under CC BY-SA rather than written by us, as is the introduction above — each of those cards says so. What we add is the checking, the corroboration above, and the choice of which places are worth your time at all.What we can't promise is that it's still true. Venues close, hours and prices change, and we don't re-check them — a place here closed for good and sat on this page for a year before anyone noticed. The insights are AI-written from these sources and can be wrong too. Confirm anything you'd be sorry to be wrong about before you set out. Terms.
Watch first
Ranked by views and how well each landed with the people who watched it, judged against the other coverage of this place — plus a local creator where we found one.
MAUI Hawaii Travel Guide 2025 | More tips than that other video for THE BEST Maui Vacation
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Island Hopper TV · 161K views
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MAUI, HAWAII (2026) | 15 Best Things To Do On The Island Of Maui (+ Travel Tips)
World Wild Hearts · 63K views
Top 10 Things To Do In Maui, Hawaii 2025 (Adventure Itinerary) - 4K Travel Guide
Adventure Family Vlog · 36K views
Best time to go
Best window: June–September and November–January
Kind weather all year — there is no month to avoid.
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Rated from ten years of daily temperature and rainfall recorded at this destination, via Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis. Hover a month for its real numbers.
Getting around
Public transportation
There are several public bus routes that operate seven days a week including all holidays. More information can be found at the Maui County's bus service webpage. Note that buses do not allow suitcases, so plan ahead while riding.
Major highways
Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) is the road to Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Kapalua; it runs between West Maui and Wailuku around majestic cliffs and along white sand beaches.
Transport notes from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What to see
Places are listed from Wikivoyage and our own sourced research. Worth it means a second, independent source names the place too; “3 sources agree” means three or more do — and each card names them, so you can check. Single source means the opposite, said plainly: the reference article lists it and nothing else we checked does.
Haleakalā National Park
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
Stopped here on camera: Island Hopper TV
A dormant volcanic crater famous for sunrise viewing above the clouds.
Vetted sources
Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Single source1 Cameron Way· Free
Completed in 1994, the Arts and Cultural Center is one of the island's best venues for both visual and performing arts.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum
Single source3957 Hansen Rd· Cheap
Indoor and outdoor museum exhibits documenting the history of the former sugar industry in Hawaii. The former sugar mill can be seen across the street from the museum.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
Single source150 Kanaloa Ave
Seven acre site focused on flora of Maui, Moloka'i, Lana'i and Kaho'olawe.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Kahana Pond Bird Sanctuary
Single sourceHaleakala Highway, 0.1 miles west of Hana Highway· Free
143-acre wetland preserve that is home to the Hawaiian Coot (ʻalae) and the Hawaiian stilt (aeʻo).
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Ka`anapali Beachwalk
Single sourceTakes you on a scenic shoreline walk for about two miles, stretching between Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa and Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Pu`u Keka`a
Single sourceThe ancient Hawaiian landmark that dominates Ka`anapali Beach, also known popularly as Black Rock.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
What to do
Molokini Crater
Worth itAlso recommended by The Hawaii Vacation Guide
Stopped here on camera: Island Hopper TV
is a crescent shaped islet located about 3 miles off Maui's southwestern coast. Access is by boat only, and charter boats operate out of Lahaina, Ma'alaea Harbor and Kihei.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Road to Hana
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
Stopped here on camera: Island Hopper TV
A 64-mile coastal drive with roughly 620 curves past waterfalls and black-sand beaches.
Vetted sources
Whale watching with Pacific Whale Foundation
Single sourceFrom Lahaina and Maalaea Harbors (Kihei)· Moderate
Thousands of humpback whales migrate to Hawaii's warm ocean waters each winter.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course
Single source1333 Maui Lani Parkway
Clever hole designs and rugged terrain. Golf Digest named the Dunes at Maui Lani one of the four "Best-Kept Secret" golf courses in America when it opened in late 1989.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Kanaha Beach Park
Single sourcetake Amala Place west to the end, about 1.5 miles from Hobron Ave.· Free
A mile-long stretch of beach located adjacent to the Kahului Airport, this park is also known as Kite Beach for its excellent windsurfing conditions.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
Single source1 Lelepio Pl· Expensive
50- to 90-minute helicopter tours of Maui and Molokai. Higher end packages include landing with refreshments served.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Ohe'o Gulch
Single sourceSouthwest from Hana, but still accessible from the paved portion of the highway.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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What to eat
Mama's Fish House
Worth itAlso recommended by Eater
Fresh-caught local fish served oceanfront near Paia, a Maui institution since 1973.
Vetted sources
Zippy's
Single source15 Ho'okele St
This location has two sides: a quick service counter and a table-service restaurant with a bakery counter in between. Hawaiian and American food are the specialties.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Acevedo's Hawaicano Cafe
Single source190 Alamaha St
Family-owned eatery in an industrial area near the airport serving Hawaiian food with a Mexican twist.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Maui Brewing Company
Single sourceGreat beer, good food, and a mellow atmosphere.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Tasaka Guri-Guri
Single sourcein Maui Mall
A long-time fixture on Maui, this shop keeps things simple and serves up a classic old-style Hawaii flavor: it sells a classic sherbet in only two flavors, strawberry and pineapple.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Leilani's
Single sourceOne of several restaurants in the Whalers Village shopping center in the middle of the Kaanapali Beach resort area.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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CJ's Deli and Diner
Single sourceOn Honoapiilani Highway just outside the Kaanapali Beach resort
Inexpensive (for Maui) casual family restaurant where you order at the counter.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Where to stay
Maui Beach Hotel
Worth itAlso recommended by The Hawaii Vacation Guide and 1 other
170 Kaahumanu Ave· Expensive
Pet friendly, in-room internet and WiFi, fitness room. Free airport shuttle. Restaurant on site.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Banyan Tree House
Single source1 mile north on Baldwin Ave from center of Makawao· Expensive
The Banyan Tree House with upcountry cottages and suites offers a central location in a shady, quiet retreat. Close, yet removed from the beachfront crowds.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Maui Tradewinds
Single source4320 Une Pl· Expensive
Private 2-acre honeymoon/vacation retreat. Gets high ratings from many guests.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Courtyard Maui Airport Hotel
Single source5 minutes from OGG· Expensive
Part of the Marriott chain, just minutes from the airport.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Westin Maui Resort & Spa
Single source2365 Ka'anapali Parkway
On-site restaurants are Tropica, Ono Bar & Grill, Moonlight Lounge. Also have fun watching Wailele Polynesian Luau or at Heavenly Spa.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
Single source6 Kai Ala Dr
On-site restaurants include Pulehu, Ocean Pool Bar & Grill, Pailolo Bar & Grill and cabana dining. Also, Spa Helani for pampering.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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