Brenna’s guidebook
Food scene
Nalu's South Shore Grill
1280 S Kihei RdGreat live music almost every night
Matteo's Osteria
161 Wailea Ike PlAwesome seafood pasta, great place for a romantic dinner
Must try mai tais, topped with lilikoi(passion fruit) foam
241 locals recommend
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman
10 Wailea Gateway PlMust try mai tais, topped with lilikoi(passion fruit) foam
Multiple bars, restaurants, and shopping. This area is also known as the triangle.
37 locals recommend
Kihei Kalama Village
1941 S Kihei RdMultiple bars, restaurants, and shopping. This area is also known as the triangle.
Panda Express, Maui Pie, Nutcharee's Thai, Izayaka Genbe, Nalu's, Roasted Chiles, Diamonds Bar and Grill, Coconuts, Maui Coffee, Fork and Salad. Lots of places to eat less than 500 feet away.
34 locals recommend
Azeka Shopping Center
1279-1280 S Kihei RdPanda Express, Maui Pie, Nutcharee's Thai, Izayaka Genbe, Nalu's, Roasted Chiles, Diamonds Bar and Grill, Coconuts, Maui Coffee, Fork and Salad. Lots of places to eat less than 500 feet away.
Funky decor, great drinks, place to watch sports, and view of Kamaole II beach.
101 locals recommend
Moose McGillycuddy's - Kihei
2511 S Kihei RdFunky decor, great drinks, place to watch sports, and view of Kamaole II beach.
Amazing view the sunset, Maui made beer and seltzers, indoor/outdoor seating, good for groups.
146 locals recommend
Maui Brewing Company
605 Lipoa PkwyAmazing view the sunset, Maui made beer and seltzers, indoor/outdoor seating, good for groups.
fresh made bagels, must try chocolate macadamia nut coffee, awesome breakfast sandwiches(my favorite is the sugar beach).
17 locals recommend
Cafe @ La Plage
2395 S Kihei Rdfresh made bagels, must try chocolate macadamia nut coffee, awesome breakfast sandwiches(my favorite is the sugar beach).
Sightseeing
Great place to get Maui made souvenirs; only Saturday mornings 7 am-1 pm .50 entry fee UH Maui College grounds; 310 W. Ka'ahumanu Ave Kahului. Go early before it gets too warm outside and wear comfy shoes.
16 locals recommend
Maui Swap Meet
310 W Kaahumanu AveGreat place to get Maui made souvenirs; only Saturday mornings 7 am-1 pm .50 entry fee UH Maui College grounds; 310 W. Ka'ahumanu Ave Kahului. Go early before it gets too warm outside and wear comfy shoes.
La Perouse Bay
A short drive to an easy hike and beautiful views.
If there is ever a rainy day there is a movie theater close by.
7 locals recommend
Regency Kihei Cinemas
1819 S Kihei RdIf there is ever a rainy day there is a movie theater close by.
If you like to hike there are several to do in this area. Cooler temperature and amazing views. Lots of people come here to watch a sunrise or stargaze.
249 locals recommend
Haleakalā National Park
If you like to hike there are several to do in this area. Cooler temperature and amazing views. Lots of people come here to watch a sunrise or stargaze.
I'm picky with my wine and only enjoyed a few. This is a nice day trip to do a flight tasting and enjoy upcountry views.
52 locals recommend
MauiWine
14815 Piilani HwyI'm picky with my wine and only enjoyed a few. This is a nice day trip to do a flight tasting and enjoy upcountry views.
Iao Valley
Beautiful views, a few mini historical sites, hiking.
Beaches to visit
Part of Makena State Park, can have strong surf very nice views. During whale season (Dec.-Mar.) you can see them breach.
158 locals recommend
Makena Big Beach
Part of Makena State Park, can have strong surf very nice views. During whale season (Dec.-Mar.) you can see them breach.
Kamaole Beach Park II
South Kihei RoadOne of the many beautiful beaches. Kamaole I,II, III.
Also known as turtle beach, at any time you will see 15+ turtles sunning themselves on the sand.
69 locals recommend
Ho'okipa Beach Park
179 Hana HwyAlso known as turtle beach, at any time you will see 15+ turtles sunning themselves on the sand.
Calm beach area great to take children to. Natural pool spot that is blocked from waves by a reef.
20 locals recommend
Baby Beach, Sprecklesville Area
207 Kealakai PlCalm beach area great to take children to. Natural pool spot that is blocked from waves by a reef.