Maui Guide

PLACES TO EAT
AND VISIT

Aloha, and welcome. This is our complete guide to the island — the tables worth booking, the beaches and drives worth your morning, and the local wisdom we share with every treasured guest. Every map and reservation link opens in a new tab, so this page stays right here waiting for you.

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Where to eat

PLACES TO EAT

Reserve early — the island’s finest tables fill fast. Select any place for its map, hours, and reservations.

01

Mama's Fish House Must-try

Paia

Maui's most celebrated oceanfront dining room — impeccable fresh catch in a postcard setting. Reserve weeks ahead.

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02

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman Must-try

Ka'anapali · Whalers Village

Chef Peter Merriman's farm-to-table cooking, wood-fired pizzas, and the famous honey-lilikoi mai tai.

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03

Miso Phat Sushi Must-try

Kahana · West Maui

Award-winning sushi and inventive rolls from a beloved West-side institution. BYOB — reserve ahead.

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04

Merriman's Kapalua

Kapalua

Oceanfront fine dining on a dramatic point — island-grown ingredients and unforgettable sunsets.

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05

Roy's Ka'anapali

Ka'anapali

Roy Yamaguchi's pioneering Hawaiian fusion; the misoyaki butterfish is the stuff of legend.

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06

Hula Grill Kaanapali

Ka'anapali · Whalers Village

Toes-in-the-sand dining and a lively Barefoot Bar right on the beach.

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07

Leilani's on the Beach

Ka'anapali · Whalers Village

Beachfront seafood, prime steaks, and hula pie as the sun slips into the sea.

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08

Duke's Beach House

Honua Kai · Ka'anapali

Relaxed island classics and oceanfront breakfasts just steps from the sand.

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09

Sansei Seafood & Sushi

Kapalua

Award-winning sushi and Pacific-Rim plates with a cult-favorite late-night menu.

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10

Joey's Kitchen

Napili

Chef-driven local plate lunch and Filipino comfort food — big flavor, honest prices.

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11

Honokowai Okazuya

Honokowai

A cherished hole-in-the-wall for generous local takeout — call ahead.

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12

Paia Fish Market

Paia

Fresh-caught fish tacos and plates in the heart of the north-shore surf town.

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13

Tin Roof

Kahului

Top Chef finalist Sheldon Simeon's pork belly, mochiko chicken, and rice bowls.

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14

Koiso Sushi Bar

Kihei

An intimate, traditional sushi counter with a devoted following — reserve early.

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15

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice

Ka'anapali & islandwide

Consistently rated Maui's finest shave ice — the perfect island afternoon.

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16

Sale Pepe Pizzeria Must-try

Lahaina

Beloved Lahaina spot for handcrafted Italian and wood-fired pizza — the first restaurant to rebuild and reopen in Lahaina town.

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What to see

PLACES TO VISIT

Beaches, snorkel coves, scenic drives, and unforgettable island experiences. Select any place to open it on the map.

01

Ka'anapali Beach Boardwalk Must-try

Ka'anapali

A scenic beachfront promenade linking the resorts, shops, and restaurants — pure magic at sunset.

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02

Whalers Village Must-try

Ka'anapali

Open-air oceanfront shopping and dining, with complimentary hula and Hawaiian cultural events.

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03

Black Rock (Pu'u Keka'a)

Ka'anapali

Snorkel with sea turtles by day; witness the nightly cliff-dive torch-lighting ceremony at dusk.

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04

Ka'anapali Beach

Ka'anapali

Three miles of golden, swimmable sand — repeatedly named among America's finest beaches.

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05

Napili Bay

Napili

A serene crescent bay with gentle snorkeling and daily sea-turtle sightings.

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06

Kapalua Bay

Kapalua

Calm, crystalline water over living reef — one of Maui's finest and easiest snorkels.

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07

Kahekili Beach Park

Ka'anapali North

Quieter 'Airport Beach' with vibrant reef and shaded picnic pavilions.

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08

Honolua Bay

West Maui

A protected marine preserve prized for world-class summer snorkeling and diving.

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09

Nakalele Blowhole

Northwest Coast

A dramatic natural sea geyser along the rugged, cinematic north-shore drive.

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10

'Iao Valley State Monument

Central Maui

Emerald peaks and the iconic 1,200-foot 'Iao Needle, minutes from the coast.

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11

Road to Hana

East Maui

The legendary drive: cascading waterfalls, rainforest, and black-sand beaches.

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12

Haleakala National Park

Upcountry

Sunrise above the clouds at 10,000 feet — a once-in-a-lifetime vista (reservation required).

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13

Molokini Crater

Off South Maui

A sunken volcanic crescent offering some of Hawai'i's clearest snorkeling, reached by boat.

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14

Maui Ocean Center

Ma'alaea

Hawai'i's premier aquarium — living coral, rays, and a walk-through shark tunnel.

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15

Whale Watching

Au'au Channel · Dec–Apr

Each winter, humpback whales gather offshore — often breaching within view of the beach.

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