Shops at Wailea Outdoor Mall, Wailea
A ritzy mall with beautiful trees, public spaces, breezy restaurants, and a good coffee shop.
Kanaha Beach Park, Kahului
An incredibly beautiful beach with technicolor water, white sand strewn with coral, and colorful kite surfers zooming by, all framed by gorgeous mountains.
Heritage Gardens, Kepaniwai Park, Wailuku
A gorgeous public garden under high mountain ridges, with dwellings representing the many cultures that are found in Maui: Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Hawaiian, and New England.
Wing Beach, Kahului
A curved beach of stunning blue-green water, lined with palm trees on one end, backed by ironwood forest, with piles of coral on the white sand, and kite surfers and mountains in the distance.
Iao Needle Upper and Lower Paths, Wailuku
At Iao Valley State Park, the upper path takes you to views of Iao Needle, and the lower path takes you to a magical area by the stream with boulders and large tropical trees. Reservation required.
Wailea Beach Path, Wailea
A stunning 1.5 mile path over the sea, sometimes on cliffs, sometimes in front of resorts. The southern section feels like you're in Greece!
Wailea Beach, South Maui
Wailea Beach is beautiful at sunset when the sand looks creamy golden in the light. Come any time of day for a wonderful swim, or a walk along the oceanfront beach path!
Palauea Beach, Wailea
A beach in Wailea with nature backing it rather than a resort! Fun swim with medium sized waves!
Maui Ocean Center Aquarium, Maalaea Harbor
An excellent aquarium in a breezy, tropical setting at the harbor. Many interesting fish you haven't seen before!
Honolua Bay Lookout, West Maui
Gorgeous views of Honolua Bay and its multi-hued water! Don't miss this spot!
Wailea Village Shopping Center, Wailea
A small, attractive shopping center with cafes, boutiques, a coffee shop, a farmers market, and nice lights at night.
Polo Beach, Wailea
A beach with island views, in front of the Fairmont Kea Lani, with a sand embankment where there is morning shade from a highrise.
Ulua Beach, Wailea
A lovely beach for to watch the sunset or have a swim. It is backed by a pricey condo resort, and is at the northernmost end of the Wailea Beach Path.
Maria Lanakila Catholic Church miracle, Lahaina
A church that miraculously survived the Lahaina fire. It's garden with mango trees and statues also survived, while beside it is rubble everywhere.
Kaanapali Beach and Black Rock, West Maui
A long beach with clear water like gelatin, backed by older resorts with lovely grounds and a 2.7 mile beachfront path!
Kihei Kalama Village gift stands, Kihei
Two buildings of shaded gift stands reminiscent of the old days, plus a delicious counter-service fish market cafe.
Honolua Bay snorkeling, West Maui
A bay with crystal clear water, high cliffs, and beach of huge pebbles. Best for snorkeling, not hanging out. Surfing in winter. Homeless encampment with dog bite warning signs.