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Along the ocean in Historic Lahaina Town
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F e a t u r e s
Welcome
3
Best Sights and Attractions
7
Maui’s Best Beaches
Maui Maps
10
12-16
Maui Golf Courses
Services
Dining Reviews 88
89
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Beachfront Dining – Pacific’O
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Burger – Cool Cat Café
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Farm to Table Dining – I’o
25
Fresh Fish – Hula Grill
31
Fresh Pasta – Maui Fish & Pasta
28
Hawaiian Ambiance – Duke’s Beach House
27
Italian – Longhi’s
39
Japanese Pacific Fusion – Sansei Seafood
Restaurant & Sushi Bar
29
Japanese Teppanyaki – Kobe Japanese
Steak House
36
Local Food – Aloha Mixed Plate
32
Mexican – Maui Tacos
40
Noodles – Star Noodle
30
Ocean Tavern – Mala, an Ocean Tavern
33
Pies – Leoda’s Kitchen & Pie Shop
34
Pizza – Lahaina Pizza Company
38
Sailing & Dining Experinece –
Ali‘i Nui’s Royal Feast
42
Seafood – Honu Seafood & Pizza
26
Shave Ice – Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice
35
Sushi – Oku’s Sushi Bar
36
BEST
Activities
Activity Reviews 44
63
71
Adventure Snorkel Trip – Maui Magic
54
Aquarium – Maui Ocean Center inside back cover
Downhill Bike Tour – Cruiser Phil’s
66
Drive to Hana Package – Hana Bay Picnic Co. 80
Farm Tour – O’o Farm
67
Hawaiian Production – ‘Ulalena
85
Helicopter Tours – Sunshine Helicopters
58
Hiking Tours – Hike Maui
63
Horseback – Pony Express Tours
62
Jet Skiing – Jet Ski Maui
71
Kayak Tours – Kelii’s Kayak Tours
83
Lana‘i Passenger Ferry & Golf Package –
Expeditions
76
Lana‘i Snorkel Excursion – Paragon
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Lu‘au – Old Lahaina Lu‘au
inside front cover
Magical Evening – Warren & Annabelle’s
75
Massage – Makai Massage
87
Ocean Rafting – Captain Steve’s Rafting
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Performance Sail – America II
74
Polynesian Feast & Dinner Show – Feast at Lele 68
Sightseeing Tours – Temptation Tours
60
Snorkel Trip to Molokini – Four Winds II
52
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Sport Fishing – Start Me Up Sportfishing
70
Stand-Up Paddling – Goofy Foot Surf School 73
Submarine – Atlantis
81
Surfing Instruction – Goofy Foot Surf School 72
Train Ride – Sugar Cane Train
78
Underwater Viewing – Reefdancer
84
Value Package – Atlantis Value Package
86
Zipline Tours – Skyline Eco-Adventures
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Shopping
Shopping Reviews
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Gourmet Market – ‘Aina Gourmet Market
99
Hawaiian Jewelry – Mikel at Dolphin Galleries
2, 100, 101, 102
Hawaiian Shirts – Moonbow Tropics
95
Inspirational Jewelry – God is Love
Jewelry Collection
97
Maui Coffee – MauiGrown Coffee Company 94
Scrimshaw – Lahaina Scrimshaw
96
Souvenir Shop – Sand & Sea
93
Surf Shops – Honolua Surf Co.
103
Tropical Artist – Kim McDonald
98
BEST…
Beaches
Every beach on Maui has its own character, its own sand, its own kind
of waves. And every beach is open, free of charge—even if, at first
glance, it seems to be surrounded by buildings. The guarantee of free
beach access is a bedrock fixture of Hawai‘i state law. Parking can be
a bit of a game, but it’s a game Maui wants you to win! Go out and find
the beaches you haven’t yet discovered. Take a look at page 10 for
descriptions of our favorites, and our maps on pages 12-16 for
locations. Natural beauty is the best free attraction on Earth!
Parks
Haleakala National Park
Your Maui vacation will not be complete without a visit to Haleakala
National Park. The 10,000 ft. inactive (not dormant) volcano crater
makes for an other-worldly experience, and offers the opportunity
to see the work of Madame Pele (the volcano goddess) first hand.
The Park offers informative (and sheltered) viewpoints at the summit
(open 5:30am-3:00pm daily), as well as at the park headquarters
(open 7:00am-3:45pm). Stop at Hosmer Grove and walk the easy
loop trail. Park admission is $10 per car, good for three days at both
the summit and the Kipahulu area of the Park near Hana. Call 808572-4400 for a 24-hour hotline for program schedules (the Park
provides a number of guided nature hikes). www.nps.gov/hale.
I‘ao Valley State Monument
I‘ao Valley vibrates with mana (spirit). For centuries the ali‘i (chiefs)
made this valley kapu (forbidden), and used it for scared purposes.
Walk the tropical garden, then along the banks of Maui’s largest
natural watercourse. Jump in and soak it up! Be sure to stop at
Kepaniwai Park, with its cultural exhibits, for insights into Hawaiian
history. Parking is $5 per car and both parks are open daily from
7am to 7pm 808-984-8109; www.hawaiistateparks.org/parks/maui.
Kapalua Resort
Though technically not a park, the Kapalua Resort has hiking trails
that are free of charge as a self-guided experience. Access to many
of the trails is via a free resort shuttle. Download the Kapalua Resort
Trails Map at http://kapalua.com/activities/hiking-trails. 808-6654386.
Museums
Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum
Located next to Hawai‘i’s only remaining sugar factory, in the historic
plantation town of Pu‘unene, the Sugar Museum is a wonderful
repository of information and exhibits about one of the most
significant and influential periods in Maui’s history. Admission is $7
for adults, $5 for seniors, and $2 for children ages 6-12. Children 5
and under are free. Open Sunday-Saturday, 9:30am-4pm 808-8718058; www.sugarmuseum.com.
Bailey House in Wailuku
Home of the Maui Historical Society, the museum is a well-preserved
relic of missionary days with interesting artifacts from the days of old
Hawai‘i. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $2 for children
ages 7-12. Children 6 and under are free. Open Monday-Saturday,
10am-4pm 808-244-3326; www.mauimuseum.org.
Baldwin Home Museum in Lahaina
This early 19th century residence of missionary Dr. Dwight Baldwin,
whose offspring have had such a powerful influence on Maui history,
makes a good starting place for a walking tour of Lahaina town. The
Baldwin Home is the oldest house on the island of Maui. Admission
is $7 per person ($5 for seniors) and includes entrance to both the
Baldwin Home & Wo Hing museums. Children 12 and under are free.
Open daily 10am-4pm 808-661-3262; www.lahainarestoration.org.
Hana Cultural Center & Museum
With its quaint old courthouse and replica native living compound,
the center is a wealth of information about old Hana town. Admission
is free (a $3 per person donation is requested). Open Monday-Friday
10am-4pm 808-248-8622; www.hanaculturalcenter.org.
History Room at Maui’s Winery
(a.k.a. Tedeschi Vineyards)
One of Maui’s least-known museums is better than free—it comes
with wine! Displays show the history of Ulupalakua Ranch, with
interesting information on topics such as the paniolo (Hawaiian
cowboy), King Kalakaua (known as the “Merrie Monarch,” and after
whom the annual hula festival in Hilo is named), and Maui’s native
forests. The winery’s tasting bar, 17 feet long and made of solid
mango wood, is right nearby. 877-878-6058; www.mauiwine.com.
Ka‘anapali Historical Trail
Ka‘anapali is rich with history and legends and the Ka‘anapali Beach
Resort offers a self-guided tour highlighting the area’s storied past.
At no charge, this “outdoor museum” is not to be missed. The
Ka‘anapali Historical Trail tour takes approximately two hours to
complete. Visitors can contact 808-661-3271 for information on
where to pick up the free brochure and map. www.kaanapaliresort.
com/WhatToDo/HistoricalTrail.
Nature Museum at Hawai‘i Nature Center
Located within I‘ao Valley State Monument, this interactive museum
is creatively kid oriented. Containing more than 30 museum exhibits
and a personal introduction to the Hawaiian rainforest, the museum
is guaranteed to make your visit to Maui special and memorable.
Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for children. Open daily 10am-4pm
808-244-6500; www.hawaiinaturecenter.org.
Whalers Village Museum
This museum, located within the Whalers Village Shopping Center
in Ka‘anapali, captures the drama of Lahaina’s short-lived whaling
industry. It also contains a prized collection of 19th century
scrimshaw—pictures finely carved on whale teeth and bone, then
rubbed with ink to bring out the design. Open daily 10am-6pm
Adults $3, Seniors $2, Children $1 (6yrs-18yrs), and children 5 yrs.
and under are free. 808-661-5992; www.whalersvillage.com.
Wo Hing Museum in Lahaina
Chinese history in Lahaina predates the whalers and missionaries.
In 1912, using private donations, the Wo Hing Society built a twostory temple on Front Street. The building served as a fraternal and
social meeting hall. It housed a sacred altar room on the second
floor for religious ceremonies. Fascinating artifacts are displayed and
explained throughout the museum. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors)
and includes both Wo Hing & Baldwin Home museums; children 12
and under are free. Open Saturday-Thursday 10am-4pm; Friday
1-8pm 808-661-3262; www.lahainarestoration.org.
Art Exhibits
Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center
Located Upcountry just below historic Makawao town, “The Hui”
offers exhibits on the main floor of an elegant antique mansion, as
well as studios and classes in many art forms and special events.
Open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm Free admission. 808-572-6560;
www.huinoeau.com.
Schaefer International Gallery
Located at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center (“The MACC”) in Kahului,
the Schaefer Gallery curates fascinating exhibits several times per
year. The MACC itself offers an ever-changing season of performing
arts events (generally not free), and hosts the Maui Film Festival (808572-3456). The gallery has free admission, and is open WednesdaySaturday 11am-5pm, and before shows and during intermissions.
Schaefer Gallery 808-242-2787; MACC box office 808-242-7469;
www.mauiarts.org.
Turnbull Studios & Sculpture Garden
You’ll experience the unexpected at this working gallery, located
in Kahakuloa—approximately 15 minutes from Wailuku on the
panoramic Highway 340. Master carvers Bruce, Steve and Christine
Turnbull showcase their array of spectacular sculptures at this outof-the-way, but definitely worth the trip, art mecca. Open MondayFriday 10am-5pm, and by appointment. 808-244-0101 or 877-2669838; www.turnbullstudios.org.
Botanical Gardens
& Earthly Wonders
Ali‘i Kula Lavender
Home to approximately 55,000 lavender plants and 45 different
varieties of lavender, olive trees, hydrangea and protea blooming
on 10.5 acres, this working farm offers five walking tours per day
($12 per person plus tax), or you can explore the property on your
own with their self-guided map (general admission is $3, children
12 and under are free). Open daily 9am-4pm 808-878-3004; www.
aliikulalavender.com.
Kahanu Garden
When you visit Hana, plan ahead for a tour of this garden, which
is only one of five gardens in the country to be chartered by the
U.S. Congress as a National Tropical Botanical Garden. See the
world's largest collection of breadfruit trees and the remarkable
ethnobotanical plants that were brought to Maui in ancient voyaging
canoes. The acreage also includes a site of extreme importance in
Hawaiian history—Pi‘ilanihale Heiau, the largest ancient monument
in the state, and the former seat of power for the legendary King
Pi‘ilani. Self-guided tours are available Monday-Saturday 9am2pm, and cost $10 for adults. Guided tours are available only on
Saturdays at 10am, and cost $25 for adults. Both types of tours are
free for children 12 and under. 808-248-8912; www.ntbg.org.
Kula Botanical Garden
Located on the slope of Haleakala, the garden encompasses eight
acres of colorful and unique plants, amazing rock formations, a
covered bridge, waterfalls, koi pond, aviary, and carved tiki exhibit.
Open daily 9am-4pm. Admission is $10 for adults and $3 for children
ages 6-12. Children 5 and under are free; 808-878-1715. www.
kulabotanicalgarden.com.
Maui Tropical Plantation
This 60-acre, Central Maui working plantation focuses on the food
crops of the tropics, and offers visitors an instructional tram tour.
The cost of a tram ticket falls just above the $12 limit of this lowbudget guide ($15 plus tax for adults), but admission to the lush
and extensive grounds is free. Open daily 9am-5pm 808-244-7643;
www.mauitropicalplantation.com.
Cheer your day. visit:
BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY with a free cartoon each day.
good clean fun.
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BEACHES
From spectacular sunsets to pristine beaches and clear
aquamarine water, the beaches of Maui provide a joyful setting
for playing, swimming, relaxing and gazing. Here’s a listing of
some of the best beaches along Maui’s shores.
1 H
onolua - Mokule‘ia Bays Marine Life
Conservation District - Although Honolua Bay is
world-famous for surfing, the calm, clear waters of the
protected marine reserve offer some of the finest snorkeling
around Maui. Mokule‘ia’s golden sand beach and bay are
popular for playing and swimming.
2 N
apili Bay - One of the most scenic bays on Maui, with
golden sand and exceptional snorkeling.
3 K
a‘anapali (Dig-Me) Beach to Black Rock -
Three miles of beautiful golden sand and beautiful people with lots of ocean activities.
4 H
anakao‘o (Canoe) Beach Park - Outrigger canoe
clubs meet here for paddling; nice black sand beach with a
lifeguard tower.
5 L auniupoko Beach Park - Black sand, shady lawns, and
a kids’ swimming pond.
6 H
o‘okipa Beach - One of the best windsurfing beaches in
the world! Great place to watch the professionals.
7 S ugar Beach - Sugary white sand (hence the name) great
for sunning, swimming and windsurfing.
8 K
amaole Beaches I, II, & III - More park than beach,
but great for swimming, and fun for picnics and parties.
9 K
eawakapu Beach - Small white sand beach, a favorite
of locals.
10 Ulua Beach - Extraordinary snorkeling; beautiful beach.
11 W
ailea Beach - This exquisite stretch of beach runs
along the ocean from the Grand Wailea Resort to the Four
Seasons Resort. Swimming, sunning and people watching.
12 M
akena’s Big & Little Beaches - Gorgeous stretches of
white sand and crystal water. Exercise caution when waves
are big as break is shallow. Little Beach is a clothing
optional (unofficially) small cove just around the rocks from
Big Beach.
*For locations, please see corresponding numbers on maps.
Remember to wear your sunscreen & never turn your back on
the ocean! Enjoy!
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Kapalua West
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Pioneer
Sugar Mill
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Lahainalun
Lahaina
Market Place
Wharf Cinema
Center
Kukui St.
Dickenson
Square
Lahaina Harbor
Pioneer Inn
Waine‘e St.
Luakini St.
Front St.
Wharf St.
Mill St.
Hale St.
Courthouse & Fort
Banyan Tree
son St.
Dicken
Prison St.
505 Front
Street
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Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
The Shops at Wailea
31
Wailea Ike Dr.
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Four Seasons Resort
Wailea Point
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WAILEA
Alanu
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Grand Wailea Resort
Wailea Blue
Golf Course
Fairmont Kea Lani Resort
Hotel
Wailea
Polo Beach
Wailea
Makena
Old Makena Rd.
Palauea Beach
Clubhouse
Wailea Gold
& Emerald
Courses
Po‘olenalena Beach
MAKENA
Makena Landing
Makena Bay
Makena Beach
& Golf Resort
Makena
Clubhouse
Pu‘u Ola‘i
Molokini Island
Little Beach 12
Makena
State Park
Oneloa (Big) Beach 12
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PI‘ILAN
Ulua Beach 10
Makena
Golf Course
BEST
Dining
BEST: BEACHFRONT DINING • page 24
You can’t get much closer to the ocean than the charming
indoor and outdoor island setting of PACIFIC’O. The
Asian-Pacific cuisine is every bit as stellar as the beachfront
ambiance. Masterful Executive Chef James McDonald is
one of Hawai‘i’s premier culinary artists. His deft touch and
celebrated creations are renowned. Don’t be surprised to see
a local fisherman walking through the restaurant with a fresh
catch! Pacific’O and sister restaurant I’o both benefit from
their own upcountry Maui farm where the freshest produce
and fruits are grown and harvested for their menus. Lunch and
Dinner daily. Reservations suggested for dinner.
BEST: BURGER • page 41
This family-friendly fifties inspired diner has been voted the “Best
Burger on Maui” nine years running! Father and son owners
Steve and Sean Corpuel use only the freshest ingredients for
their thirteen specialty burgers, including buns baked daily by a
local bakery, 100% Certified Angus Beef hand-pressed and never
frozen, and the freshest produce. Most of all they make every
burger like they made the first one over 20 years ago! Located
across from the Lahaina Harbor, Cool Cat offers the freshest
fish on Maui, and a full lunch and dinner menu with sandwiches,
salads, delicious baby back ribs, steaks, and vegetarian
selections. Cool Cat has a full bar, hosts live music nightly, and
the arcade provides full entertainment for the young and the
young at heart. Welcome to Maui’s COOL CAT CAFE!
BEST: FARM TO TABLE DINING • page 25
Executive Chef James McDonald (also of pacific‘O fame)
imbues his New Pacific Cuisine with European and
Mediterranean influences, but his menu relies heavily on
procuring the finest offerings from local farmers, ranchers,
and fishermen. In fact, I‘O RESTAURANT is so serious about
the Farm to Table concept, that they own their own farm
here on Maui! Produce is being picked around the clock, and
fishermen arrive daily to deliver their catch. Paired with Chef
James’ deliciously inventive creations is an indoor-outdoor
ambiance both chic and casual. Open for dinner daily and
reservations are recommended.
BEST
Dining
BEST: ITALIAN • page 39
LONGHI’S is one of those special restaurants in the world that
almost defies description. There are two on Maui: in Lahaina,
open air with ocean views (breakfast, lunch, dinner); and at
The Shops at Wailea, open air and impeccably designed. A
wide array of choices from seafood appetizers to pastas, fresh
Maine lobster, 14 oz. Prime New York steaks, fresh fish and
an abundance of fresh salads and vegetables. Using local,
organic ingredients whenever possible, Longhi’s was created
by a man who loves to eat! The ambiance is exceptional, and
dress is casually elegant.
BEST: FRESH FISH • page 31
Specializing in the freshest seafood and prime steaks, HULA
GRILL & BAREFOOT BAR has won accolades for chefpartner Peter Merriman’s Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine. A picture
postcard setting on Ka‘anapali Beach, this outdoor bistro and
open-air dinner house is reminiscent of Hawai‘i’s gracious
plantation era. Dishes of note: scallop and lobster potstickers,
spicy roasted Tandoori style fresh fish, prime New York steak
and coconut seafood chowder. The boisterous Barefoot Bar &
Cafe, with its thatched palapas overhead and sand between
the toes, serves up live entertainment daily. Located in Whalers
Village Shopping Center on Ka‘anapali Beach.
BEST: HAWAIIAN AMBIANCE • page 27
The legend of Duke Kahanamoku is alive and well on the Maui
dining scene. DUKE’S BEACH HOUSE at Honua Kai Resort
and Spa offers guests an authentic Hawaiian dining experience
and a glimpse into the life of the restaurant’s namesake, Duke.
Overlooking beautiful Ka‘anapali North Beach, the Aloha spirit
and Hawaiian culture are felt throughout. Fantastic service and
delicious food will have you coming back time and time again.
The Hawaiian-influneced cuisine focuses on fresh, sustainable
seafood and premium steaks. The breakfast, lunch and
dinner menus offer an array of spectacular dishes full of locally
sourced ingredients. Live Entertainment Daily; Aloha Hour.
BEST: Japanese Pacific Fusion • page 29
Chef/Restaurateur D.K. Kodama’s wildly popular New Wave
Sushi and Japanese-inspired Pacific Rim cuisine make
SANSEI SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR one of
Hawai‘i’s most loved restaurants. D.K.’s innovative cuisine
consistently garners First Place awards at culinary festivals
and rave reviews locally, nationally and internationally. There’s
plenty to please everyone on the extensive menu, including
Sansei’s signature dishes like Mango Crab Salad Hand Roll,
Asian Rock Shrimp Cake, Miso Butterfish, Panko-Crusted Ahi
Sashimi and so much more. Dinner nightly. Early bird specials
and late night Karaoke. Make Sansei your first dining experience on Maui—you’ll definitely return again.
BEST: JAPANESE TEPPANYAKI • page 36
Great food turns into entertainment in the gifted hands of
Kobe’s teppanyaki chefs. The freshest steaks, seafood and
vegetables are prepared tableside. You won’t go home hungry,
and KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE is a fun place to
take the kids. If you’ve never had the pleasure of teppanyaki
cooking, your Maui vacation is the perfect time to experience
this treat. Dinner only. Super Sunset Specials available daily for
the 5:30 and 6pm seatings.
BEST: LOCAL FOOD • page 32
So many visitors have asked where they can find “local food”
that we’ve added this category to the Dining Section. You’re in
Hawai‘i so why not experience what the locals enjoy? ALOHA
MIXED PLATE is where you go! Plate lunch? They’re right
on the ocean behind the Lahaina Cannery Mall (next to the
dazzling home of Old Lahaina Lu‘au). Casual and affordable.
Serving lunch and dinner daily from 10:30am to 10pm.
BEST: MEXICAN • page 40
Burritos! Tacos! Grilled island fish, steak, tortas, vegetarian
choices and their world famous Salsa Bar. The emphasis
is healthy, fresh ingredients, offered in a quick-casual
atmosphere. Voted Best Burrito and Best Fish Taco on Maui
11 years running. Created by famed Pacific Rim Chef Mark
Ellman, MAUI TACOS is “Mexican Food with Mauitude.” Dinein or take-out for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Six Maui Tacos
on Maui: Napili Plaza, Lahaina Square, Queen Ka‘ahumanu
Center, Kihei at Kama‘ole Beach Center, Pi‘ilani Village
Shopping Center and the newest location at Kihei Kalama
Village. Kid friendly. “It’s Healthy Maui-Mex™ from Maui Tacos.”
BEST
Dining
BEST: NOODLES • page 30
A Star is born… Gourmet noodle restaurants are the latest
culinary rage and STAR NOODLE takes the spotlight.
Traditional Asian noodles and Asian specialties, deftly created
by James Beard nominee and Top Chef participant Chef
Sheldon Simeon, are offered in a sleek, modern, elegant
and casual ambiance with an emphasis on natural wood
and stone. Fresh house-made noodles, desserts and gelato
are prepared daily. The extensive menu includes a variety of
signature noodle dishes, Steamed Pork Buns, Miso Salmon,
Avocado Ahi, Sizzling Ribeye, Shrimp Tempura and much
more. Uniquely located at the top of the new Lahaina Industrial
Area. Try something different, delicious, affordable and fun. Call
for easy directions.
BEST: OCEAN TAVERN • page 33
Interested in dining on the water? Famed Maui chef Mark Ellman
snatched up this incredible spot in 2005 and created Mala, an
Ocean Tavern, smack dab at water's edge in Lahaina. MALA
features an inventive array of Mediterranean and Pacific Rim
inspired dishes; many are meant to be shared. The freshest of
seafood, meat, poultry, and vegetables are crafted to please
most any palate. Be sure to leave room for the iconic Caramel
Miranda—Chef Ellman’s signature dessert that will make you roll
your eyes heavenward. Mala is a family affair run by Chef Ellman
and his wife Judy, with daughters Ariana and Michelle managing
and bartending. Open daily for lunch, Happy Hour, and dinner,
with brunch Sat. and Sun. If you happen to be in Wailea, sister
restaurant, Mala Wailea, is open daily for breakfast, lunch,
and dinner and has an incredible ocean view from the Wailea
Marriott Resort & Spa.
Do you practice aloha?
Here’s your chance to get a
better understanding of the
aloha spirit, live it and share
it with others. In famed chef
Mark Ellman’s book “Practice
Aloha, Secrets to Living Life
Hawaiian Style,” he and coauthor Barbara Santos feature
150 stories, songs, and
recipes from people who share
their personal experiences on
what it means to live life with
aloha. The stories come from
a diverse collection of people such as Fleetwood Mac’s Mick
Fleetwood and Hawai‘i Governor Neil Abercrombie, and the
forward is written by Dr. Wayne Dyer. Available thru Amazon as
well as on your Kindle as an e-book.
BEST: FRESH PASTA • page 28
Serving contemporary comfort food for breakfast, lunch and
dinner, MAUI FISH & PASTA is an open-air oasis with a
lovely plantation feel. The setting is truly spectacular and offers
panoramic ocean views from its prime beachfront location
in Whalers Village at Maui’s world famous Ka‘anapali Beach
Resort. The latest restaurant from one of Hawai‘i’s most
famous chefs, D.K. Kodama, Maui Fish & Pasta strives to
incorporate as much locally grown product as possible on the
new menu created by Executive Chef and Partner Ivan Pahk.
Their goal is to deliver the freshest ingredients available to their
guests—offering fresh island fish, delicious farm to table fare,
and the only restaurant on the west side to make their own
incredible homemade pastas.
BEST: PIES • page 34
Decadent and sinfully delicious, the pies at LEODA’S
KITCHEN & PIE SHOP are true perfection. Their specialty
pies include a classic Banana Cream, Chocolate Caramel,
Apple Crumb, Fresh Fruit and much more, including a few
hand held pies. You’ll want to try them all! For those in the
mood for savory, there’s also a Meat ‘n Potatoes and a
traditional Chicken Pot Pie. Along with the pies, they bake four
different types of bread daily for hearty deli-style sandwiches,
burgers and hotdogs. With 90% of the products farmed and
raised on Maui, Leoda’s is dedicated to using the freshest
ingredients possible.
BEST
Dining
BEST: PIZZA • page 38
Located upstairs in the former home of the legendary Blue
Max, this landmark restaurant is a true local favorite. Great
views of the ocean and Lahaina Harbor combined with their
award-winning pizza make Lahaina Pizza Company a
fun spot to be (kids love this place!). Their pastas, sandwiches
and signature salads are also worth consideration. Perhaps
the best Mai Tais and Buffalo Wings on Maui add to the very
affordable, good-time, casual atmosphere.
BEST: SAILING & DINING EXPERIENCE
• page 42
Maui’s finest sailing catamaran offers a one-of-a-kind ROYAL
FEAST DINNER SAIL. Glide along blue waters of the Pacific
while taking in a breathtaking sunset and gourmet cuisine.
Dinner is indeed a feast—Prime Rib, Markea prawns, Teriyaki
Chicken, fresh grilled fish, and so much more. Enjoy a
delicious cocktail, a glass of red, white wine or champagne,
or a micro brewed beer while the crew attends to your every
need. This intimate cruise is limited to only 32 passengers
on the spacious and comfortable “Ali‘i Nui” sailing yacht.
Complimentary transportation to and from your hotel or condo,
and limousine service is also available. The romance makes a
memory forever….
BEST: SEAFOOD • page 26
Who says culinary lightning doesn’t strike twice? Famed Chef
Mark Ellman and his wife Judy, the magicians behind the everpopular MALA restaurant, have created their newest dining
sensation right next door. Honu SEAFOOD & PIZZA, like
sister restaurant MALA, is situated right on the ocean with
spectacular sunsets and surfing turtles. Chef Mark and Judy
have a well-deserved reputation for creating what is missing
on our little slice of Paradise, and Honu is no exception. Fresh
foods from local farmers, the freshest seafood from where we
live and eclectic recipes found nowhere else. You may feel like
you are in the heart of San Francisco or maybe New York, but
no, you are at a Mark and Judy Ellman restaurant at ocean’s
edge on Maui.
BEST: SHAVE ICE • page 35
There’s no shortage of shave ice on Maui. But, if you’re
planning on having one, why not have THE BEST? As they
say at Ululani’s, “All Shave Ice Is NOT Created Equal.” This
is a must-do when in Hawai‘i. Be sure to stop into one
of ULULANI’S HAWAIIAN SHAVE ICE’S four locations
island-wide. Powdery soft, and if you’re trying a topical flavor,
it literally tastes like biting into ice-cold tropical fruit! You’ll
find yourself wanting to come back time and time again, so
make sure you grab a punch card on your first visit. From the
superior quality to the friendliest staff around, everything they
do is special. Their signature recipes use only the highest
quality ingredients including premium fruit purees, fruit juices,
extracts, and time-tested concentrates. 100% of their syrups
are made with pure cane sugar, and they make their own ice
using filtered/purified Maui mountain water. Don’t forget the
Maui-made Roselani ice cream on the bottom.
BEST: SUSHI • page 36
KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE is a local favorite and is
also honored in Best Guidebook as “The Best: Sushi.” OKU’S
SUSHI BAR completes your Japanese dining experience with
the freshest delicacies from the sea creatively prepared before
your eyes. You can order sushi in the dining room, or take a
seat at the traditional recessed sushi bar. Come hungry, the
selection is vast! Karaoke hosted by Toddy Lilikoi every Friday
and Saturday 9:30pm to closing. Dinner only. Enjoy Oku’s
fabulous sushi until 11pm.
BEST
Beachfront Dining
Make a
Reservation
Fresh caught fish, exotic flavors,
organic produce and a spectacular
presentation, just steps from the
waters edge. Contemporary Pacific
Cuisine at it’s best!
505 Front Street, Lahaina
| Reservations 808.667.4341
BEST
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IMAGINE . . . REAL FOOD
Pull up a beachfront seat and savor local flavors. I'o's dishes
emphasize upcountry meats, local fish and naturally grow produce
harvested from the restaurant's very own eight acre farm.
Located on the beach at The Shops at 505 Front Street, Lahaina
Reservations: (808) 661-8422
www.iomaui.com
www.oofarm.com
BEST
Seafood
SuStainable Seafood • organic foodS
Snake river farmS organic meatS
napleS Style pizza from our brick oven
freSh oySterS on the 1/2 Shell • ahi nicoiSe
crab louiS • vegan & gluten free menu itemS
freSh baked breadS & paStrieS
micro brewS & eSoteric organic wineS
family friendly and keiki menu too
BEST
Hawaiian
Ambiance
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Endless Views,
Simpler Times
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Aloha Hour | Live Music
North Kaanapali, Maui
On the Beach at Honua Kai Resort
130 Kai Malina Parkway | Lahaina, HI 96761
808.662.2900
dukesmaui.com
BEST
Fresh Pasta
Sushi Rolls ~ Steaks ~ Pastas ~ Salads
Fresh Island Fish ~ Sandwiches
Breakfast 8am-11am
Lunch 11:30am-4:30pm ~ Dinner 5pm-10pm
808-662-0668
Whalers Village - 2435 Ka‘anapali Parkway
(Validated Parking) ~ www.dkrestaurants.com
BEST
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“Our Favorite Asian Restaurant” Bon Appétit
Words you can eat.
Only the freshest of the fresh is good enough for us. Which
is why we support our local fishermen by getting the best of
their daily catch for the freshest sushi you’ll taste on Maui.
Kapalua Resort in Lahaina
808-669-6286
Kihei Town Center
808-879-0004
Call for reservations and dining specials
Maui
Oahu
Big Island
DKRestaurants.com
BEST
Noodles
BEST
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DANCE THE HULA,
YOUR TASTE BUDS WILL
Romantic
Sunsets.
Spectacular
Ocean Views.
The Vibrant
Flavors and
Music of the
Islands.
Right this sway.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
7 Days a Week Starting at 11:00am
HULA SHOW DAILY
Sunset Hula Show Every Evening
Dinner 4:45pm-9:30pm | Barefoot Bar and Café 10:45am-10:30pm
On Ka’anapali Beach at Whalers Village • 808.667.6636
T S RESTAURANTS OF HAWAII & CALIFORNIA
hulagrillkaanapali.com
BEST
Local Food
“Paper plate meets
million dollar view”
--New York Times
Voted “Best Plate Lunch”
Maui No Ka Oi Magazine, Maui News & Maui Time
“Best Pupu - Coconut Prawns”
Taste of Lahaina
Join us on our deck
for beachside plate
lunches, burgers,
noodles and “ono”
daily specials. Casual,
affordable and fun!
1285 Front Street - Makai of Lahaina Cannery Mall
661-3322
BEST
Ocean Tavern
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BEST
Pies
BEST
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Shave Ice
All Shave Ice is NOT Created Equal™
Top Rated By
Trip Advisor B B B B B
Yelp B B B B B
"Top Maui Restaurants 2012"
What Makes Ululani’s
Shave Ice So Special?
• Superior Quality­—Everything that we use
and do is SPECIAL.
• We serve the Finest & Softest Shave Ice possible.
• 100% of our syrup is made with pure cane sugar and
our own signature recipes using fruit purees,
fruit juices, extracts, and concentrates.
• We make our ice with Filtered/Purified
Maui mountain water.
• All of our Add-Ons are Premium Maui made
products or we make it ourselves.
• We truly appreciate your business & serve
with real warmth & aloha.
World Famous
Lahaina
819 Front St.
11am - 10pm
Lahaina
790 Front St.
11am - 9pm
Kihei
61 S. Kihei Rd.
11am - 6pm
www.UlulanisShaveIce.com
Kahului
333 Dairy Rd.
11am - 6pm
BEST
Japanese Teppanyaki
& Sushi Bar
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BEST
Pizza
“Voted Best Pizza on Maui” ­­
– Maui News, – Reader’s Poll
“Maui’s Best Pizza!”
– Paradise Family Guide
“One of the Countries Best”
– Bon Apetit Magazine
11am-11pm
(808) 661-0700
730 Front St., Lahaina, at the Seawall
BEST
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A Restaurant Created by a
ManWho Loves to Eat.
Serving Hawaii Since 1976
“Best Award of Excellence” ~ Wine Spectator
“Best Breakfast in Hawaii” ~ Zagat Survey
“Restaurant of Distinction”
~ Honolulu Magazine Hale ‘Aina Award
“Best Restaurant” ~ Honolulu Advertiser I‘Lima Award
“Best Italian Restaurant”
~ The Maui News “Best of Maui” Award
LAHAINA
888 Front Street
Lahaina, Maui
808-667-2288
WAILEA
The Shops at Wailea,
Maui
808-891-8883
www.Longhis.com
HONOLULU
Ala Moana Shopping
Center, Oahu
808-947-9899
BEST
Mexican
BEST
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We have made our burgers the same way for over 20 years. First, we start with fresh,
never frozen, 100% certified Angus beef, hand pattied to 6.5 ounces, then garnished with
our special blend of herbs and spices and cooked to order. Add a fresh baked bun and top
with crisp garden fresh vegetables, and you have “The Best Burger on Maui.”
FRESH FISH • STEAKS • SALADS • Fish Tacos
BABYBACK RIBS • CHICKEN • Veggie Burgers
Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week
Located on Front St. in Lahaina overlooking the Banyan Tree
THE WHARF CINEMA CENTER 808-667-0908
BEST
Sailing & Dining
Experience
“Ali‘i Nui and her crew treat you to a unique
dining experience aboard a luxury yacht.”
The sails are set and we chase the sun as it sinks into the
distant horizon of the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean.
We drive, so you
can enjoy, with
FREE round-trip
transportation!
Be sure to ask
about our new
limo-service.
On Ali‘i Nui’s Royal Feast, you will toast the day’s-end, while
Maui’s dramatic shoreline is bathed in a palette of spectacular
colors. Enjoy cocktails, topside on our expansive deck, and then
dine table-side in the intimate setting of our spacious cabin.
Our Royal Feast offers you island Mahi Mahi, herb-roasted
Angus prime rib, grilled Teriyaki chicken, Markea prawns,
California sushi, summer rolls, garden salad, and more! Plus, a
delightful selection of desserts, Kona coffees or tea.
Ali‘i Nui’s open-bar selection is all-about luxury with Mai-tai‘s,
select red and white wines, champagne, premium mixed drinks,
Maui micro brews, top-shelf liquors, juices, sodas and more!
www.AliiNuiMaui.com
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Our cuisine
is exclusively
catered by
Buzz’s Wharf
Restaurant.
This is like no other restaurant on Maui – because we offer each
and every one of our guests the opportunity of breathtaking
panoramic ocean views while they dine aboard a luxury yacht
in comfort and style! We invite you to be our special guest, for
this amazing evening of delicious cuisine and gorgeous vistas,
that will undoubtably be your ultimate Maui dining experience!
Dinner Reservations
808.875.0333
BEST
Activities
BEST: ADVENTURE SNORKEL TRIP • page 54
A magical Maui experience awaits you on the “Wet ‘N Wild”
MAUI MAGIC! This state-of-the-art, high-tech boat, designed
for speed and comfort, is Coast Guard certified to take you
where no other boat can. Visit Dolphin Cove, Molokini, or
the beautiful Coral Gardens, or let your captain choose from
an array of snorkel sites with your particular day in mind.
Hawaiian narration and great music paired with a continental
breakfast, BBQ lunch and awesome snorkeling.
BEST: AQUARIUM • inside back cover
Discover the underwater world of the Hawaiian Islands up
close at MAUI OCEAN CENTER, the Hawaiian Aquarium.
Here visitors can see spectacular live coral displays, elusive
garden eels, majestic lionfish, Hawaiian green sea turtles and
experience close encounters with sharks, rays and more.
Throughout the park there are interactive displays, a touch
pool and unique exhibits such as the 54-foot acrylic tunnel
through a 750,000 gallon Open Ocean Exhibit. Open 7 days a
week 9-5pm; ‘till 6pm in July and August. Two restaurants plus
the Maui Ocean Treasures gift shop are also on the property. A
Maui “must do” for all ages!
BEST: Downhill Bike Tour • page 66
CRUISER PHIL’S VOLCANO RIDERS, Maui’s sunrise
specialists, begins your adventure with a luxury van tour to the
summit of Haleakala where you’ll witness the extraordinary
spectacle of the sun rising above the crater or setting over the
sea. Then gear up (gloves, helmets and appropriate outerwear
are provided) and hop on your customized bike. As you cruise
28 miles downhill to the historic beach town of Pa‘ia, you’ll
pass through forests, wide-open pasturelands and charming
small Maui towns. The spectacular views and intoxicating
scents of the varied climate zones will take your breath away!
With over 20 years of experience, this family owned and
operated outfit offers a unique, well-organized, safe, once-ina-lifetime experience.
BEST: FARM TOUR • page 67
The exclusive upcountry farm for pacific’O, I‘o, and Feast
at Lele, this eight acres of pristine land is organically and
biodynamically cultivated to supply Executive Chef James
McDonald with a colorful array of local produce. O‘O FARM
offers a fun and delicious tour of the orchards, coffee,
vegetable and herb gardens, green houses and flowers.
Guests help harvest fresh produce while learning about
organic farming methods from composting to cover crops.
Resident-artisan chefs prepare a gourmet lunch from the
morning’s bounty and everyone gathers about the farm’s
outdoor kitchen for cooking demos and tips, then dines
together family-style. This breathtaking venue provides an
experience that is totally unique.
BEST: DRIVE TO HANA PACKAGE • page 80
The drive to Hana can be an incredible experience, but, before
you begin your journey, you need to GET INFORMED! As you
enter Pa‘ia, stop into Hana Picnic Lunch Co. and get
the scoop—as well as ALL the essentials you’ll need for your
trip into the rainforest. The expert staff will make suggestions
about what to see and do, and give you updated info on
weather & road conditions. A freshly made picnic lunch is
reason enough to stop in, but the other essential pieces to
the package are the most up-to-date Hana Audio Tour on
Maui (it’s like having a personal guide in the back seat) and the
FREE brochure, Secret Spots along the Road to Hana. Missed
breakfast? Grab a fresh fruit smoothie or breakfast for the
road. NOW, you’re ready for adventure.
BEST: Hawaiian Production • page 85
“‘Ulalena proves there’s life beyond the lu‘au” –Travel +
Leisure Magazine. A trip to Hawai‘i is not complete without
experiencing ‘ULALENA at Maui Theatre. Called a “stunning
theatrical sensation” by National Geographic, ‘Ulalena shares
the rich history of Hawai‘i through authentic Hawaiian music,
dance and over 100 instruments played live—all masterfully
portrayed in a dynamic, colorful, emotional, and entertaining
theatrical performance. Hele mai (come)! Embark on this
powerful journey, and leave with a deeper understanding of
the Islands’ culture, and the true essence of aloha. “There’s
nothing like it in Hawai‘i” —Frommer’s.
BEST
Activities
BEST: HELICOPTER TOURS • page 58
Much of Maui’s rainforest is inaccessible except by air; and
SUNSHINE HELICOPTERS’ fleet of state-of-the-art “Black
Beauties” is the way to see it. Owner Ross Scott (with 45
years of aviation experience) has created a visitor experience
unparalleled: Unobstructed 180° views, your own personal
DVD available (via their exclusive Sky-Cam DVD system), the
most experienced pilots and knowledgeable narration. Several
breathtaking tours to choose from. Book now!
BEST: HIKING TOURS • page 63
Waterfalls, rain forests, volcanic craters—this is the Maui of
your dreams. You can hike into these dreams with Hawai‘i’s
most experienced hiking company. With 30 years of intimate
knowledge of Maui’s secrets, Hike Maui will give you the
most profound day of your vacation. This company is, hands
down, THE BEST—Hike Maui recently won Hawai‘i’s “Eco
Company of the Year” and The Maui News “Best Eco Company” accolade. The company was started years ago by an
eccentric naturalist often called “a walking encyclopedia.”
Today, Hike Maui’s entertaining guides still follow in his same
footsteps. They’re known for their knowledge of botany, geology, history and culture, all interwoven with fun and adventure.
Walking into the wilderness is the most personal way to see
Maui. Let the experts lead you there.
BEST: HORSEBACK • page 62
Saddle up and head out across the private ranchlands of
historic Haleakala Ranch, the largest working cattle ranch on
Maui. With PONY EXPRESS TOURS, you’ll ride through
towering eucalyptus forests and rolling green pasture lands and
be rewarded by stunning ocean views. Or give new meaning
to the word “awesome” and take a guided horseback ride into
Haleakala Crater—a five-hour experience you’ll never forget!
BEST: JET SKIING • page 71
Brace yourself for some wild fun in the sun! Jet skiing the
beautiful waters off Ka‘anapali Beach is a thrill for the whole
family. The jet ski steers like a bicycle—just turn the handle
bars and you’re off! Beginners are their specialty at JET SKI
MAUI, and professional instruction has you making waves
in no time. No license necessary and kids of all ages are
welcome! From 8:30am to 5pm daily May 16 to December 14;
all safety equipment is included. Look for the red umbrella on
the beach in front of the Hyatt Regency on Ka‘anapali Beach.
BEST: KAYAK TOURS • page 83
Leave it all behind as you glide across the water one paddle
stroke at a time! Invigorating and exciting, kayaking allows you
to explore the coastline at your own pace. Experienced guides
with KELII’S KAYAK TOURS provide personal instruction,
and will lead you to the best snorkeling with the widest variety
of marine life. Environmentally friendly, you’ll experience everything up close and personal.
BEST: LANA‘I PASSENGER FERRY &
GOLF PACKAGE • page 76
Expeditions is much more than a speedy passenger ferry.
They also offer several “Expeditions” to the neighbor island of
Lana‘i, including golf packages for two world-class courses...
spectacular views and challenging golf! Non-golfers can explore Lana‘i on Expeditions’ 4X4 Island Tour or, for those who
like to explore on their own, Expeditions can arrange a Jeep
Wrangler rental. Get Away and Go!
BEST: LANA‘I SNORKEL EXCURSION • page 64
Sail to the neighbor island of Lana‘i. This fun-filled day trip will
be a highlight of your vacation! PARAGON’S 47-foot highperformance catamarans are fast, stable, and the service
is personal. No Crowds (only 24 guests per trip max.). The
trip includes continental breakfast, Lana‘i beach picnic,
Lana‘i snorkeling, whale watch (in season), performance
sail, champagne and dessert on the return to Lahaina. Both
exhilarating and relaxing!
BEST
Activities
BEST: LU‘AU • inside front cover
Ask any local where the best lu‘au on Maui is, and chances are
they will tell you the most authentic choice is OLD LAHAINA
LU‘AU. Their reputation is further enhanced by the dazzling
setting right on the ocean. This award-winning lu‘au is
renowned for authentic presentations of traditional Hawaiian
food, music, hula and gracious island hospitality. You just can’t
visit Maui without experiencing a lu‘au! Nightly. Book early.
BEST: MAGICAL EVENING • page 75
Warren & Annabelle’s isn’t just magic and it isn’t just
belly-busting comedy. The experience is both and more!
Check out Warren or one of the Featured Performers as the
fun and laughter really heat up during the two-hour show in
their intimate 78-seat theater. Start off with delicious gourmet
appetizers, homemade desserts and cocktails while Annabelle
entertains on the piano. We won’t give away the surprises, but
this is one magical Maui evening. Sells out nightly!
BEST: MASSAGE • page 87
Relax and enjoy a massage, Maui-style—in the privacy of
your room, on your lanai or under a swaying palm! MAKAI
MASSAGE & BODYWORK travels to you, or you can visit
their spa at Napili Kai Beach Resort and enjoy an Epicuren
facial, facial quality body treatment, waxing, outdoor
manicure, pedicure or “Moonlight Massage under the
Stars”—Oceanfront. Also visit HINA MANA SALON & SPA,
their Aveda Concept location, at The Whaler on Ka‘anapali
Beach for professional head to toe pampering with organic
Aveda products. As the “official massage therapists” for the
Maui Marathon for 11 years, they are known for therapeutic
massage and injury relief. Forget your shampoo, make-up
or sunscreen? They also carry the entire line of Aveda and
Epicuren products along with unique gifts to take home.
BEST: OCEAN RAFTING • page 56
Brace yourself for fun, fun, fun with CAPTAIN STEVE’S
RAFTING! This Mom-and-Pop operation is as hands-on as it
gets—Capt. Steve drives the boat and Mrs. Capt. Steve (Gina)
books your reservation. Personally guided whale watching
(in season), and the popular, uncrowded and close-up Lana‘i
Rafting Adventure and Snorkeling Experience. True Aloha!
BEST: PERFORMANCE SAIL • page 74
In the mood for exhilaration? The AMERICA II high performance sailing yacht was an actual America’s Cup contender.
The crew is experienced and the excitement contagious!
Choose from several sailing adventures (whale watches in season). Re-create the excitement of America’s Cup racing on the
65-ft. yacht that challenged Dennis Conner in Australia in 1987.
BEST: POLYNESIAN FEAST &
DINNER SHOW • page 68
An exciting and sensual tropical evening awaits you at water’s
edge. FEAST AT LELE is an intimate celebration of Polynesian
culture and tantalizing cuisine by famed chef James McDonald.
Dramatically set along the beach at 505 Front Street, Feast at
Lele takes you on a royal tour of the cuisine, music and dance
of four exotic Pacific Islands. Reservations essential. Book early.
BEST: SIGHTSEEING TOURS • page 60
You’ve heard about the long and winding road to Hana.
Maui’s multiple award-winning tour company, TEMPTATION
TOURS, offers the most comfortable journey to Hana in
luxurious Limo-Vans, featuring spacious captain chair seating.
All tours are personalized and limited to just 6 to 8 guests.
The narration is top-notch, the food fresh and delicious and
the Limo-Vans always coolly air-conditioned. The expression
“it’s not the destination, it’s the journey” best describes the
memorable and inspiring Road to Hana. Many different tours,
including “Hana Sky-Trek.”
BEST: SNORKEL TRIP TO MOLOKINI • page 52
The glass-bottom catamaran Four Winds II offers morning and
afternoon snorkel trips to the crystal clear waters of Molokini
Crater or Coral Gardens. With a hot BBQ lunch served on
board, a waterslide, and an experienced good-time crew, this
is certainly the most fun way to get there! Snorkel instruction
is provided for beginners. SNUBA and photo/video optional.
MAKE A SPLASH aboard the FOUR WINDS II.
BEST
Activities
BEST: SPORT FISHING • page 70
“Sportfishing in Style” best describes the experience aboard
START ME UP SPORTFISHING. Their 42-foot custom sportfishers are modern, clean, and comfortable. The motto aboard
this yacht is “Catch the fish of a lifetime with us!” Private or
share trips. Quarter, half, three-quarter or full-day charters
available. Family owned and operated with 42 years of Hawaiian waters experience. Stop Wishin’ and Go Fishin’!
BEST: STAND-UP PADDLING • page 73
Get up! Stand up! Stand up for your fun. Stand-Up Paddling
(SUP) is all the rage and Maui is the perfect place to learn. The
pros at Goofy Foot will have you stand-up paddling in no
time. Lessons are held in the easy-to-learn reef-protected lagoon, providing the ideal flat-water playground. This fast growing water sport is a great low-impact full body workout. SUP
can be learned in one lesson and the emphasis is on safety
and fun. Private and Semi-Private Instruction. This established
company has been featured in Best Guidebook for many years
as “Best: Surf Instruction.” Discover SUP and find out why this
new sport has gained such popularity.
BEST: SURFING INSTRUCTION • page 72
GOOFY FOOT SURF SCHOOL is the best beginner surfing
instruction on Maui. Owner Tim Sherer guarantees that you’ll
stand up in your first two-hour lesson or the experience is on
Goofy Foot! This guy loves what he’s doing and it shows in the
pride and professional approach he and his staff take. 100%
student success rate. Kids to seniors. You’re on Maui, so
now’s the time to learn. Surf’s up! Sign up!
BEST: SUBMARINE • page 81
It’s a rare opportunity to experience the breathtaking beauty
of undersea Maui in an actual submarine. Your adventure
begins at Lahaina Harbor, as you are shuttled to the 65-foot,
48-passenger ATLANTIS SUBMARINE. Their spacious,
air-conditioned cabin provides large viewing portals for each
seat with ample head and leg room. Down, down, down to
depths of more than 100 feet, this quiet, battery-powered sub
descends into a natural habitat of tropical fish and creatures of
all shapes, sizes and colors. Tour includes an underwater visit
to view the sunken replica of the whaling ship Carthaginian.
BEST: TRAIN RIDE • page 78
All aboard for a leisurely old-fashioned train ride along West
Maui’s scenic coastline! The coaches of the nostalgic Sugar
Cane Train are open air, and their 19th century charm
gives you a glimpse of old Hawai‘i. This activity will not take
up your whole day, so you can easily fit the Sugar Cane Train
into your vacation. Great for kids AND adults!
BEST: UNDERWATER VIEWING • page 84
For the best dive show in town, grab a seat in the underwater
cabin of the semi-submersible REEFDANCER. The boat
cruises shallow reefs where the light and color remain the
brightest, and divers cruise along to point out critters that
prefer to remain unseen. Surround viewing—every seat is a
window seat! Several trips offered daily. Great fun for all ages.
BEST: VALUE PACKAGE • page 86
Perfect for families, the Sub-Lu‘au Combo Package combines
the ATLANTIS SUBMARINE TOUR with a traditional Hawaiian feast at a dazzling oceanfront setting on Ka‘anapali Beach.
Begin with a submarine tour of the beautiful undersea world
with a visit to the sunken replica of the whaling ship Carthaginian, then head on over to the Royal Lahaina Resort for an
evening of Polynesian dance, music and all-you-can-eat buffet.
With an open bar for island beverages, lei greeting, imu (underground oven) ceremony, and a gorgeous West Maui sunset,
this package affords a day to be remembered.
BEST: ZIPLINE TOUR • page 82
Unique doesn’t begin to describe the thrill of zipping over the
slopes of Maui’s unique terrain. Part nature hike and 100%
zipline fun, SKYLINE ECO-ADVENTURES is the winner of
the “Eco-Tour Operator of the Year Award!” Catch a bird’s eye
view of Maui as you soar over gulches attached to a sturdy
zipline harness. The first zipline tour company in the United
States, Skyline Eco-Adventures takes pride in their safety features and their specially-trained guides. Choose between the
exhilarating 5-line Haleakala course that includes an Indiana
Jones-style swinging bridge, or the picturesque 8-line course
in the West Maui Mountains above Ka‘anapali.
BEST
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WHALE WATCHING
Regular
Price: $45
$39
MOLOKINI
MORNING SNORKEL
Continental Breakfast
BBQ Lunch (cooked onboard)
Selection of Beers, Wines,
Juice, Sodas & Filtered Water
Snorkel Gear & Instruction
Super-Fun Waterslide
Glass Bottom Viewing Room
Kid‘s Tatoos and More!
Ask about SNUBA!
(808) 879-8188
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Maui’s best “wet ‘n wild”
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The best ocean bbq Lunch
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dolphins or turtl es
2 daily Snorkel Sites
including mol okini *
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SAVE ON
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Deluxe Lanai Trip.
Family Rates
Available.
BEST
Check out Captain Steve’s
Rafting Adentures now on
DELUXE LANAI
SNORKELING
DOLPHIN & TURTLE
ADVENTURE
Visit Lanai’s sea caves, blow
holes, pristine reefs, dolphins,
tropical fish, turtles & more. Includes
snorkel gear, breakfast & lunch, and
personalized instruction with tons of fun.
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Rafting Adventures
PRIVATE
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AVAILABLE
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FOR KIDS
GET READY TO SEE DOLPHINS,
WHALES & TURTLES UP-CLOSE
OUR DELUXE LANAI RAFTING ADVENTURE
Snorkel the Island of Lanai’s pristine reefs.
Includes breakfast & buffet lunch, snorkel gear & much more!
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TWO HOURS OF FUN • 4 TRIPS DAILY
MORNINGS AT 7:30 & 9:45,
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Reservations & Info Call
Mrs. Capt. Steve at
808-667-5565
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www.captainsteves.com
Departs Mala Wharf in Lahaina Daily - FREE Parking
HALF DAY LANAI
SNORKELING
DOLPHIN & TURTLE
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Cruise Lanai’s sea cliffs & see
blow holes, pristine reefs, dolphins
& turtles. Includes snorkel gear,
beverages & snacks, and everything
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SAVE ON
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Family Rates
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BEST
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Hana Coast
Explore Maui, Molokai,
Lanai, the Big Island and
Kauai on Sunshine’s
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Helicopters. Your safety
and comfort is our
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Take home a DVD of your
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BEST
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Full-Day Hana Rain Forest and
Haleakala Sunrise Tours available too!
www.TemptationTours.com
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1/2 Day Rainforest Combo
Limo-Van the Road to Hana
with just 6 guests. Sightsee,
swim and enjoy a scrumptious
beachside picnic lunch.
Jet Helicopter back to view
dramatic hidden waterfalls,
emerald seacliffs and
Haleakala Crater.
808-877-8888
Call Direct for Online Discounts
BEST
Horseback
"Pony Express is our hand's-down favorite…
We've reviewed lots of horseback rides
throughout the state, and we'd be hard-pressed
to think of one we enjoyed more."
—Maui Revealed Guidebook
BEST
Hiking Tours
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BEST
Lanai Snorkel
Excursion
Board one of our elegant performance catamarans for
an experience in Aloha. Our Paragon Sailing Charters
family has been satisfying visitors and locals alike for over
18 years, setting the standard for excellent service that
people come back year after year to enjoy. Join us for an
intimate sailing experience unlike any other on Maui...
La–na‘i Beach Picnic & Performance Sail
Molokini Snorkel & Performance Sail
Coral Gardens Snorkel Sail
Romantic Sunset Sails
Whale Watching (in season)
Private Charters
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weather
permitting
“We pride ourselves in small personable
trips, years of sailing experience,
and excellent service.”
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Performance Sailing at its Finest
BEST
Downhill Bike Tour
• Sunrise & Day Guided Bike Tours
• Day Structured Independent
Bike Tour
• Spacious Mini-coach
• Narrated Tour
• Coffee & Pastries
• Jacket Provided
The Sunrise Specialist • CruiserPhil.com
BEST
Farm Tour
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Oo‘ Farm
O’o is owned by PacifiC’O, I’O & THE FEAST AT LELE
Book a Farm Tour!
Farm fresh
Gourmet luncH tours
explore the gardens & sit down FOR a gourmet
lunch prepared in your presence with just harvested
fresh natural PRODUCE. Enjoy a pure expression of
Hawaiian cuisine created by the chefs of Pacific’O & I’O
TOURS ARE EVERY WednesDay & THURSDAY
from 10:30 to 1:00 p.m.
PRIVATE & CUSTOMIZED tours also available.
Please call us to arrange a tour.
TO reservE: (808) 667.4341 • WWW.OOFARM.COM
BEST
Polynesian Feast
& Dinner Show
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arouse
your
senses.
“This is the most fabulous cooking
on Maui, which is saying a lot.”
—Travel & Leisure
505 Front Street • Lahaina Town, Maui, Hawai‘i 96761
667-LELE (5353)
Toll-free: 1-866-244-5353
www.feastatlele.com
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kipa mai (welcome) . . .
Share the aloha in a journey through Polynesia. The Feast at Lele
brings you a royal tour of the cuisine of Polynesia which shares the
spotlight with music and dance from four exotic Pacific islands.
Hawai‘i
Feast at Lele
First Course
Kalua Pork,
slow-roasted in an underground oven and shredded
Pohole Fern Shoots and Hearts of Palm Salad
Steamed Moi, delicate threadfin fish reserved for Hawaiian royalty
Poi, taro root pounded and blended with water
Second Course
Ao te a r oa
Ta h i ti
Sea Bean Duck Salad
with Poha Berry Dressing
Kuku Patties, fishcake with
scallops and mussels
Harore Kumara,
roasted mushrooms with
sweet potato
Third Course
Fafa, steamed chicken and
taro leaf in coconut milk
E‘iota, poisson cru,
or marinated fish
Scallops on the Shell
Sa mo a
Fourth Course
Palusami, breadfruit cooked with young taro leaf in coconut cream
Grilled Fish wrapped in banana leaf
Fresh Shrimp in half avocado with passion fruit
Dessert Course: Banana Coconut Haupia Pudding,
Tropical Fruit Slices & Hawaiian Vintage Chocolate Truffles
BEST
Sport Fishing
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Live Bait & Lures (Captain’s Choice) & Your Luck!
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with one of Expeditions
eco-friendly, USCG certified,
daily cruises.
Snorkel, Hike, Drive, Golf or
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Expeditions!
Golf Packages include roundtrip
transportation from Lahaina on
Expeditions, ground transportation
on Lana‘i and golf at either course.
Departs for Lana‘i at:
6:45am
12:45pm
9:15am
3:15pm
5:45pm
*Ma‘alaea route temporarily suspended
Departs for Lahaina at:
8:00am
2:00pm
10:30am
4:30pm
6:45pm
& Golf Expedition
808-661-3756
go-lanai.com
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BEST
Train Ride
SHOW THIS AD & RECEIVE
$2.00 off Round Trip Tickets
(Operates Monday thru Friday)
808-661-0080
www.SugarCaneTrain.com
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Join us for a historic journey between Lahaina Town
and the Ka‘anapali Resort on board an authentic
steam engine train. Experience incredible views of
Molokai and Lanai while traveling along the base of
the majestic West Maui Mountains.
You will steam across our 325 foot long Hahakea
Trestle while learning the history of Maui and the
Sugar Cane Train.
SCHEDULE
Puukolii Station Lahaina Station
Departures
10:15 am
11:45 am*
1:45 pm
3:15 pm
Departures
11:05
1:00
2:30
4:00
am
pm
pm
pm**
*This train stops for 30 minutes at Lahaina Station.
**Last train, Lahaina to Puukolii, one way only.
BEST
Drive to Hana
Package
The perfect day
on the road to Hana
starts at
Hana Picnic
Lunch Co.
GET INFORMED!
Hana Experts will outfit you
with Tips & Essentials…
• Delicious Picnic Lunch
H a n as &
Guide Book
UR CD
AUDIO TO
• Weather & Road Conditions
B EXCLUSIVE Free Brochure:
SECRET SPOTS along the
ROAD TO HANA
• EVERYTHING you need
for a Day in the Rainforest
Best Picnic Lunches
Turkey • Black Forest Ham • Italian Sub • Roast Beef
Vegetarian • Smoked Salmon • Crab Salad
Fresh Fruit Smoothies
BREAKFAST TO GO
Open at 7am Daily 808-579-8686
115 Hana Hwy. Pa‘ia
(just past the Chevron station as you enter Pa‘ia)
www.HanaHeadquarters.com
BEST
Submarine
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BEST
Zipline Tours
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We ll give you a
story to tell
Ask about our transportation
service from Wailea and Kihei
to the Haleakala course!
Award-winning
Ziplines in
Ka‘anapali
and on the slopes of
Haleakala
$
starting at
95
*
*plus tax
Book Direct
for best rates at
Zipline.com
(808) 270 -8797
BEST
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Kayak Tours
Kelii Kayak Best
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ECO FRIENDLY KAYAK & SNORKEL TOURS
One of Maui’s most
experienced and
trusted names.
CELEBRATING
21 YEARS
Great for families
ages 5 & up
Widest selection of tour
locations available!
Makena, Olowalu (Lahaina) & Honolua Bay
• No Experience Necessary • Tropical Fish
• Small Groups/Personal • Whales (in Season)
• Beautiful Coral Reefs
• Experienced Guides
Tours starting from $59
RESERVATIONS:
874-7652
www.keliiskayak.com
Tours weather permitting/optional sites may be chosen. Cancellations within 24 hours of tour no refund.
BEST
Underwater
Viewing
How to see the Most
Underwater
(WITHOUT EVEN GETTING WET!)
KIDS 5 & UNDER
1 hr. Special
FREE*
$34.95 + tax
•one per
paying adult
Children 6-12 yrs.
$18.95
SAFE • EASY • FUN • AIR CONDITIONED
SPECIAL
FAMILY RATES
Ride The
REEFDANCER
1. Stay in shallow water for more life and color.
The deeper you go the less there is to see.
2. Keep moving. If you anchor it gets boring.
3. Make sure you can see out both sides easily.
Turtles and other sea creatures are very unpredictable.
4. Watch the divers. Cool critters visit your personal
window in the hands of our divers.
5. Reefdancer tours include an experienced diver in
the cabin with you to tell you about all the sights.
6. Get a window seat. Reefdancer sells only 34 seats
per tour – each one a front row seat.
REEFDANCER has been Maui’s leader in underwater viewing
for over ten years. You came all the way to Maui – don’t settle
for less than the best…Only Reefdancer has it all!
SCHEDULE & PRICES
ONE HOUR TOURS 90 MINUTE TOUR
10:00am 11:15am &
1:00pm Departures
ADULTS $3495 + tx
2:15pm Departures
2nd Site with turtles & refreshments
ADULTS $4495 + tx
KIDS 6-12 $1895
KIDS 6-12 $2495
(SAME BOAT OAHU $59)
(REGULARLY $79)
KIDS 5 & UNDER FREE*
Reservations Recommended
GPS: 675 Wharf St.,
Lahaina 96761
CODE “BEST”
667-2133
808
Direct Boarding
from slip #6
Lahaina Harbor
*ONE PER
PAYING ADULT
www.MauiGlassBottomBoat.com
BEST
Hawaiian Cultural 85
Production
Voted “Best Stage Production” 6 consecutive years
Voted “Best Cultural Production” 2 consecutive years
– Maui News Readers Poll
“`Ulalena Proves
There’s Life
Beyond a Luau”
–Travel + Leisure Magazine
“Spectacular
Theatrical
Sensation”
– National Geographic
ASK ABOUT OUR
DINNER & COCKTAIL PACKAGES
FEATURING FAVORITE MAUI RESTAURANTS
To Make Reservations, Call
808.856.7900
Scan to
preview show
878 Front St. Lahaina, Maui
www.MauiTheatre.com
UlalenaMaui
UlalenaFans
BEST
Value Package
BEST
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Massage
Serving Maui Since 1994
Official MaSSage TherapiSTS
f O r T h e M a u i M a r aT h O n - 1 1 y e a r S
“Couples Massage”
”Moonlight Massage Under The Stars“
Makai Massage & Bodywork
Hot StoNES
HAIR
FAcIAlS
NAIlS
Let us create a Spa Experience in the privacy of
your room…On your lanai… Under a swaying palm…
Or Visit one of our Peaceful Oasis…
The Napili Kai Beach Resort or
our
Concept Salon & Spa at
The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach
808.662.0887
MAE 1695
MakaiMassage.com • HinaMana.com
facebook.com/hinamana • look for us on Yelp!
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COURSES
GOLF
The diversity of climate & breathtaking scenery make the
beautiful islands of Maui, Lana‘i & Moloka‘i a destination
for golf lovers world-wide. Please use the following quick
reference when booking your tee times…
Resort Courses
Challenge at Manele (Lana‘i) Architect: Jack Nicklaus
(808) 565-2222
Experience at Koele (Lana‘i) Architect: Ted Robinson
(808) 565-4653
Royal Ka‘anapali Course (808) 661-3691 or (866) 454-GOLF
Architect: Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
Ka‘anapali Kai Course (808) 661-3691 or (866) 454-GOLF
Architect: Arthur Jack Snyder
Kapalua Bay Course (808) 669-8044 or (877) 527-2582
Architect: Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane
Kapalua Plantation Course(808) 669-8044 or (877) 527-2582
Architect: Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore
Makena Golf Course Architect: Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
(808) 891-4000
Wailea Blue Course Architect: Arthur Jack Snyder
(808) 875-7450
Wailea Emerald Course Architect: Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
(808) 875-7450
Wailea Gold Course Architect: Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
(808) 875-7450
Private Courses (Open to the Public)
The Dunes at Maui Lani Architect: Robin Nelson
(808) 873-0422
elleair Golf Course
Architect: W.J. Newis
(808) 874-0777
Kahili Golf Course Architect: Robin Nelson and R. Wright
(808) 242-4653
Pukalani Country Club Architect: Robert E. Baldock Sr. and Jr.
(808) 572-1314
Private Courses - Members Only
King Kamehameha Golf Club Architect: Ted Robinson Sr. and Jr.
(808) 249-0033
Maui Country Club Architect: Alex Bell and William McEwan
(808) 877-0616
Municipal Courses
Waiehu Golf Course (808) 270-7400
SERVICES
AIRLINES
American Airlines
Continental Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
Island Air
Mokulele Airlines
Pacific Wings
United Airlines
U. S. Airways
1-800-433-7300
1-800 523-3273
1-800-367-5320
1-800-652-6541
1-866-260-7070
1-888-575-4546
1-800-864-8331
1-800-428-4322
AIRPORT SHUTTLE
Speedi Shuttle
(808) 242-7777
BABY & CHILD SITTERS
Aloha Babysitting Service
Happy Kids Maui
The Nanny Connection
(808) 874-6167
(808) 667-5437
(808) 875-4777
CLINICS
Community Clinic of Maui
Haiku Medical Clinic
Hana Community Health Center
Kaiser Permanente Kihei Clinic
Kaiser Permanente Lahaina Clinic
Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Clinic
Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Clinic
Kula Clinic
Maui Medical Group
Minit-Medical Urgent Care Clinic
Urgent Care Maui/Kihei Physicians
Wailea Medical Group
West Maui Healthcare Center
(808)
(808)
(808)
(808)
(808)
(808)
(808)
(808)
(808)
(808)
(808)
(808)
(808)
872-7771
575-7531
248-8294
891-6800
662-6900
243-6050
243-6000
876-4331
242-6464
667-6161
879-7781
875-9095
667-9721
DISASTER RADIO STATION
KPOA 93.5
DISASTER TELEVISION
KITV Channel 4
EMERGENCY 911
HOSPITALS
Kula Hospital
Maui Memorial Medical Center
(808) 878-1221
(808) 244-9056
LIMO SERVICE
Carey Limousine
Executive Limousine
Star Maui Limousine
The Limo Company
(808)
(808)
(808)
(808)
MAUI VISITORS BUREAU
(808) 244-3530
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Wailuku Headquarters
Hana Substation
Kihei Substation
Lahaina Substation
(808)
(808)
(808)
(808)
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Maui Bus
(808) 871-4838
ROAD CLOSURES
(808) 986-1200
SURF REPORT
(808) 572-7873
TAXIS
AB Taxi
Aaron’s Surf Taxi Maui
Classy Taxi
Ka‘anapali Taxi
Kihei Taxi
Maui Airport Taxi
Sunshine Cabs of Maui
(808)
(808)
(808)
(808)
(808)
(808)
(808)
WEATHER & TEMPERATURE
(808) 877-5111
572-3400
669-2300
875-6900
891-0200
244-6400
248-8670
875-8190
661-4441
667-7579
870-9974
665-0003
665-1777
298-1877
875-6110
879-2220
BEST
Shopping
BEST: Hawaiian JEWELRY
• pages 2, 100, 101, 102
Authentic, Hawaiian-inspired creations by Hawai‘i’s foremost
designer Mikel. These timeless designs are the perfect
gift for you or someone special back home. Each elegant
collection is hand crafted with love and aloha.
These island collections are available at Dolphin Galleries in
Whalers Village or The Shops at Wailea. You may also order
directly online at www.MikelJewelry.com.
Are you in love? Mikel’s National Award-Winning Hawaiian
Love Pendant is a romantic celebration in white and yellow
gold with diamond of two souls joined together as one.
Tropical Turtles capture the majesty of our unique marine life.
Inspired by early Hawaiian petroglyph carvings and imbued
with a contemporary feel.
Plumeria Petals Collection creates a fragrant remembrance
of Hawai‘i in gleaming gold with diamond. Elegant, classic and
sensual.
Go Barefootin’ with Mikel’s popular whimsy in gold and
diamond. Stroll along the beach and hang loose!
BEST: Hawaiian SHIRTS • page 95
If you look the part you feel the part, and no Hawaiian vacation
is complete without indulging yourself in tropical attire! Winner
of the Governor’s Award “Specialty Retailer of the Year,”
MOONBOW TROPICS offers the finest selection of Hawaiian
shirts. Their authentic collection of Hawaiian manufactured
apparel will put you in the rhythm of Maui. This upscale resort
wear shop features labels such as Paradise Found, Nat Nast,
Kamehameha, Reyn Spooner, Pineapple Juice, Tailor Vintage,
Age of Wisdom, Halsey 44, Red Jacket, Nic + Zoe, XCVI,
Gretty Zueger, Anuschka Bags, exclusive Moonbow Jewelry by
Maui artist Cyndi Jay and more. Look for them at two locations
in historic Pa‘ia Town at 20 and 27 Baldwin Avenue, 612 Front
St. in Lahaina and downstairs at The Shops at Wailea.
BEST: GOURMET MARKET • page 99
The most innovative local gourmet grocer on Maui now has
two locations: on the ground floor at Honua Kai Resort &
Spa just north of Lahaina, and at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua.
Offering farm fresh eggs, organic produce, an extensive
deli menu, salads, wines, chocolates, 100% Maui coffee,
smoothies, juices, gelato, specialty gifts and sundries, ‘AINA
GOURMET MARKET’s approach is structured around the
“100-mile-lifestyle” concept. They strive to showcase local
farms and vendors first, with much of their goods coming from
their own farm upcountry! Access to some of the best coffee in
the world, grown right here on Maui, has inspired the owners
to begin micro-roasting their own brand: ‘Aina Gourmet
Coffee. Stop in and try a cup… it’s also available for purchase
online at www.AinaGourmetCoffee.com
BEST: INSPIRATIONAL JEWELRY • page 97
“It is the heart which experiences God…” The GOD IS LOVE
COLLECTION of inspirational jewelry is a positive reminder
that hope, faith and belief guide us through life. These elegant
and timeless creations are hand crafted in gleaming 14k yellow
or white gold by renowned designer Mikel. God is Love Cross,
Heart, and Star of David are available online in 2 versions and
2 sizes: the magnificent and affordable Classic Collection or
the exquisite solid gold Deluxe Collection. Visit the website
for the version and size just right for you. These precious
expressions in gold are timeless. What the world needs now is
love. www.MikelJewelry.com
BEST: MAUI COFFEE • page 94
“From Seed to Cup,” this heavenly coffee is 100% Maui! This
savory brew is the original State of Hawai‘i certified 100%
MAUI origin coffee! Stop by the historic little MAUIGROWN
COFFEE COMPANY STORE (located next to the Pioneer
Mill smokestack in Lahaina) and sample the four
varieties of delicious MauiGrown Coffee, while
you take a pictorial tour of the nostalgic plantation days. Step into the back room and see how
it’s all done—“From Seed to Cup!” Relax on the
lanai with an iced Maui Mocha. They ship!
You can also visit the Ka‘anapali Estate—
voted “One of the Top 10 Estate Coffees
in the World”—and take a self-guided
tour. Maps available at the Company Store.
BEST: SCRIMSHAW • page 96
Back in the boisterous 1800s, Old Lahaina Town was a
favorite port to Yankee whalers who introduced the fine art
of scrimshaw. Today these precious carvings are created by
modern artists, and are rendered on fossil ivory (since concern
for the endangerment of species is foremost on their minds).
LAHAINA SCRIMSHAW is world famous for their superb
collection! Some pieces cost only a few dollars and some are
worth thousands. Gifts that last a lifetime.
BEST
Shopping
BEST: SOUVENIR SHOP • page 93
For the BEST authentic Hawaiian gifts and souvenirs, stop into
Sand & Sea in Pa‘ia Town. With great low prices, the selection here includes beautifully hand-carved wooden bowls, tikis
and turtles of all sizes, as well as a variety of sculptures and
carvings. Contemporary jewelry handmade from shells and
sea glass, musical instruments and one-of-a kind Christmas
ornaments are among the vast assortment of gifts that make
this destination worth a visit. Looking for a gift for the chef on
your list? You’ll find eco-friendly bamboo kitchenware alongside Maui-made jams & jellies, sauces, salts, dolphin-shaped
wine bottle holders, and fragrant dishes made with cinnamon
bark! Located next to Hana Picnic Lunch Co. in Pa‘ia, this is
one stop you can’t afford to miss! You’ll find some of the most
unique gifts on the island, and, with any purchase of $10 or
more, you get a FREE Hawaiian mug! (Valid up to 6 mugs.)
BEST: SURF SHOPS • page 103
For the HONOLUA SURF CO. ‘ohana (family), surfing is
not just a hobby, it’s a way of life. Like the famous Maui bay
that the stores are named for, the experience here is unique
and authentic. A surf team of active water men and women
aggressively test products for fit, function, and fashion.
HONOLUA WAHINE is the first surf lifestyle shop exclusively
for women. Featuring internationally known brand name surf
apparel, including the Honolua Surf Co. brand and accessories.
Follow the leader in island sportswear. Locations in Whalers
Village (Ka‘anapali), The Shops at Wailea, Front Street
(Lahaina), Lahaina Cannery Mall, Pa‘ia and Kama‘ole Beach
Center (S. Kihei.) Or visit them on Kaua‘i and the Big Island.
BEST: TROPICAL ARTIST • page 98
With vibrant colors, an intensely personal style, whimsical
borders and a touch of fantasy, KIM McDONALD’S oil
paintings capture the essential spirit of the Hawaiian Islands.
Her art accentuates the deep sensuality of Hawai‘i in a tropical
style descended from Gauguin. Don’t miss seeing her recent
collection of Warrior Boards (as well as many original paintings)
on display at her Studio/Showroom “The House of Two
Moons” in Pa‘ia. Call for an appointment 208-697-7380.
BEST
Souvenir Shop
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Unique, Handcrafted One-of-a-Kind Gifts
Great Low Prices!
Hawaiian Souvenirs
Turtles
Wooden Bowls
FREE HAWAIIAN MUG
With any purchase of $10 or more.
Valid for up to 6 mugs.
(808) 579-9377
Open Daily 9am-7pm
99 Hana Hwy.
in Pa‘ia next to Chevron
BEST
Maui Coffee
“One of the Top 10 Estate Coffees
in the World.” –Ken Davids’ www.coffeereview.com
Located next to the Smokestack
at 277 Lahainaluna Rd. in Lahaina
Hours: 6:30am-5pm Mon.-Sat.
FREE Self-Guided Tour
of the MauiGrown Coffee
Ka‘anapali Estate
(808) 661-2728
www.mauigrowncoffee.com
We Ship!
BEST
Hawaiian Shirts
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BEST
Scrimshaw
SCRIMSHAW
Timeless Treasures
S
ince the 1820’s, when Lahaina was a haven to Yankee whalers, people
have treasured the fabulous works of scrimshaw. Modern artists,
concerned for the endangered species, use fossil ivory to create their classic
works. Today they continue to follow a tradition as old as man’s love
for the sea. Now you, too, can discover the irresistible qualities of this
unique art form. At world-famous Lahaina Scrimshaw, you’ll see the finest
examples of the ancient mariners’ art.
For gifts of just a few dollars to some worth many thousands,
we invite you to own a legacy of the ages.
Lahaina
Scrimshaw
Lahaina
845 Front St. 661-8820
Ka‘anapali
Whaler’s Village 661-4034
www.LahainaScrimshawMaui.com
Custom-Designed Jewelry in Gold & Precious Gems
T
ake home a true memory
of Maui in Island-inspired
jewelry designed and
created by Maui Master
Goldsmith David L. Welty.
858-4 Front Street in Lahaina (808) 661-9200
Whalers Village in Ka‘anapali (808) 661-4223
www.JessicasGemsMaui.com
BEST
Inspirational
Jewelry
God is Love™
J ew elry C ol l ection
Cross
Heart
Star of David
®
Hawaii’s Foremost Designer
The wonder of God’s love speaks
from the Heart with this elegantly
hand-crafted collection
in gleaming 14k Yellow or White gold.
Timeless creations to forever cherish…
Available online in 2 versions & 2 sizes:
www.MikelJewelry.com
808-661-1418
Toll Free 888-661-1418
Hand-Crafted in the U.S.A.
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BEST
Tropical Artist
SECRET HIDEOUT
One of Hawaii’s Leading Artists
Visit her MAUI
SHOWROOM in Paia,
Conveniently located
on Hana Highway
by appointment
208.697.7380
VIEW more of Kim’s art at:
www.kimmcdonald.com
www.facebook.com/KimMcDonaldArt
BEST
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Gourmet Market
HOT
& STEAMY
100% MAUI COFFEE, SUPERFOODS, JUICES, PRODUCE,
SANDWICHES, GELATO, LIQUOR, WINE, SALADS, GIFTS.
THE RITZ-CARLTON, KAPALUA
HONUA KAI RESORT & SPA
130 KAI MALINA PARKWAY, LAHAINA • 808.662.2832
AINAGOURMET.COM + AINAGOURMETCOFFEE.COM
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BEST
Hawaiian Jewelry
The fragrance of Hawaii
Capture the elegance of gold
enhanced with diamond.
Sculpted in white or
yellow gold. An island
creation to be
forever cherished…
Available in four sizes.
Matching earrings
“Honu”
“Baby Turtles”
“Mother
& Child”
The Perfect Hawaiian Gift
®
Hawaii’s Foremost Designer
K A ‘ A NAPALI - W h a l ers Vi l l a ge 8 0 8 -6 6 1 -5 1 1 5
WA IL EA - T h e S ho p s a t Wa i l ea 80 8 -8 9 1 -6 0 0 0
www.MikelJewelry.com
808-661-1418 • Toll Free 888-661-1418
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JCK ’
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JEWELEICRE
CHO S
D
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A
AW
FINALIST
National Award Winner
Two souls join together as one. Embraced by
love. Yellow gold embracing white gold with
diamond. Wear this creation as shown
or separate the two pieces –
yellow gold for him and white gold
with diamond for her. A remembrance
to be cherished forever . . .
®
Hawaii’s Foremost Designer
Available in two sizes.
Matching earrings available.
“The Hawaiian Love Pendant ™” is available
on Maui “Exclusively” at Dolphin Galleries.
K A‘ A NAPALI - W h a l ers Vi l l a g e 8 0 8 -6 6 1 -5 1 1 5
WAIL EA - T h e S ho p s a t Wa i l ea 80 8 -8 9 1 -6 0 0 0
www.MikelJewelry.com
808-661-1418 • Toll Free 888-661-1418
BEST
Hawaiian Jewelry
®
Hawaii’s Foremost Designer
Swaying to the Tropical Breeze
The Royal Palm
collection
14k White, Yellow or Rose Gold with Sparkling Diamonds
The Golden Bamboo™
Collection
Shimmering Shades of Gold
Rose • Yellow • White
Wear One, Two or Three – it’s your choice!
LAHAINA - Pioneer Inn 808-662-8666
Whalers Village 808-661-1097 • Hilo Hattie 808-667-9330
KAHULUI - Kahului Airport
KIHEI - Hilo Hattie 808-875-7444
www.MikelJewelry.com
808-661-1418 • Toll Free 888-661-1418
BEST
Surf Shops
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BEST
Aquarium
B E ST G U I D E B O O K-MAU I
Commendation
Presented to
Best Guidebook-Maui
THE GOVERNOR
On behalf of the people of
Hawai‘i, let me welcome you to
Maui, one of the sparkling jewels
of the Aloha State.
Indeed, Maui has much to offer.
From bustling Lahaina to the
natural beauty and unblemished
landscapes of Haleakala National Park and the Road
to Hana, Maui truly has something for everyone. The
BEST GUIDEBOOK is a wonderful resource that will
help you make the most of your trip to Maui, known
as the Valley Isle.
Have a wonderful time exploring Maui and all of the
Hawaiian Islands, and please visit us again soon! Maui
no ka ‘oi (Maui is the best)!
With warmest regards,
Neil Abercrombie
Governor, State of Hawai‘i
The Mayor of Maui
“Aloha and Welcome to our
beautiful island of Maui. We
hope you enjoy your visit. Use
BEST GUIDEBOOK to discover
the very best of Maui’s natural
wonders, recreational activities,
hotels, restaurants, shopping,
and island culture. During your
visit you’ll find why Maui has
been voted “Best Island in the World” numerous times
because, as we say, Maui No Ka ‘Oi! (Maui is the BEST!)
We hope your stay on Maui is wonderful and hope you’ll
return to visit us again soon. Mahalo!”
Alan M. Arakawa
Mayor, County of Maui
MAHALO
FOR
CHOOSING MAUI