Things to Do in Maui

 

Stop by the Marriott Welcome center and listen to their offers and programs, if you wish.

 

The resort Concierge is a good resource for advice, reservations, etc. and can be reached at the Marriott number 808-667-1200.

 

Note:  The Marriott BeachWalk Café sells refillable drink cups for soda, coffee, etc.  Although expensive, they can be cost justified over the length of a stay, especially with children.

 

There is a Starbucks next to the BeachWalk Café.

 

There is a Keiki Club where guests can borrow boogie boards, floats, etc.

The Marriott rents cabana chairs for a fee; make reservations prior to arrival due to their popularity.

 

Lahaina town – quaint 18^th century fishing village, now a mecca for shops and restaurants:

 

          Old Lahaina Grill – high end seafood and fine foods

          Bubba Gumps – shrimp and fun!

          Cheeseburgers in Paradise

          Kimo’s – a favorite for fish and Hula Pie

          Maui Pizza – great view and pizza

          Lahaina Fish Co. – good food

          Kool Cat’s – Great burgers and 50’s 

               memorabilia. At Banyan tree 2^nd floor

          Waterfront – Makaa harbor wonderful seafood

               and setting

          The Gazebo – great breakfast (long lines)

          Fleetwoods - Good food and R&R memorobilia

          Paia Fish Company - good seafood at reasonable price

 

Art festival under the Banyan tree, Saturdays –

         check schedule

Village Gallery on Dickinson Street

 

Lahaina harbor – Ferry to Lanai.  See resorts on Lanai, stroll around Lanai City; buy a transport pass (not expensive).

 

Charter boats of all types

 

Cannery Mall:

 

Behind mall is the Mixed Plate – great view especially of sunset, inexpensive food, good smoothies.  Listen to the music from the Old Lahaina Luau

 

Old Lahaina Luau – one of the best on Maui

 

Safeway for groceries, use your Tom Thumb card for

    discounts

Trip to volcano (Haleakala) through upcountry Maui;

    ride bikes down – 4 hours+

 

Drive around the West Maui mountains to Kahului – very picturesque – 3 hours; be careful (not allowed by some car companies).

 

Drive to Hana via Hana road or try the back way through ranch country if you have a Jeep (quite rough but fun - not allowed by some car companies) – 7 hour day minimum

 

On the road to Hana:

 

Town of Paia – hippie town, interesting shops, eat at Charlie's for good but inexpensive food.  Great breakfast

Paia Flatbread Company - very good

 

Outside Paia – Momma’s Fish House $$$$ but very good and lovely view.

 

Windsurfers / turtle beach – just past Momma’s, worth a look.

 

At/Near Marriott:

 

Surfing lessons off the Marriott beach

 

Kayak and jet-ski rentals – near the Marriott on the beach

 

Whale watching excursions – catamarans off the Marriott / Black Rock beach – Trilogy; Zodiac's from Lahaina harbor (highly recommended)

 

Baby beach –  Unique beach just north of Lahaina

Helicopter ride – Fun, but really expensive

Winery on Haleakala

 

Whalers Village:

 

Several restaurants on the beach - Hula Grill, Lelani's,

    Maui Fish Co.

 

 Lots of shopping

 

Drive to Wailea and Kapalua – both beautiful areas of Maui

 

Upcountry Maui:

 

        Makawao – quaint town, shops, etc.

 

        Kula – Kula Inn for lunch, beautiful hill country

 

Wailea – quieter part of Maui but very pretty.  Many fine hotels with excellent restaurants. Paved walk behind the hotels.  Beyond Wailea is Makena – keep going until the road ends if you want to see volcanic remains and beautiful surf.  Also, stop at the pretty historic church by the sea.

 

Kaanapali – 3 miles from Lahaina has shopping, golf and many fine hotels (including our Marriott!) and resorts.  Whalers Village shopping has:

Hula Grill – check schedule for guitar & vocalists, hula

    dancers

Lelani’s – good nachos and fish tacos

 

Both are on the beachwalk and have good food.  Sunday morning church at Lelani’s open to all and a love filled service with lessons and music.

 

Kehei – the more economical part of Maui; has many restaurants and shops.

 

Napili - North of Kaanapali

 

      Slappy Cakes - Fun making your own pancakes

      in various flavors.

        

Kapalua – North of Kaanapali

 

Kapalua Plantation – Excellent food and beautiful vista.

      A very special place.  Reasonable prices for

      breakfast and lunch.

 

      Kapalua General Store – good food and not

      expensive.  Order at the counter and eat on the

      porch.

 

Makaa Harbor:

 

        Aquarium and restaurants, shops – great place on a

        non-beach day

 

        Boat trips for snorkeling at Molokini – crescent

        shaped tiny island off Wailea

 

Golf courses:

 

        Plantation and Bay courses – Kapalua

 

        Kaanapali North (Kai – more difficult) and South

 

        Wailea – Gold, Emerald and Silver

 

        Makena – 2 courses

 

        There are 3 public courses around the island also.