Maui, HIMai tais, whales, and sunrises above the clouds.Updated 2026-03-09Must Go (5)Activities (4)Bars (2)Breweries (1)Coffee (1)Golf (1)Restaurants (8)Must Go Spots(5)Haleakalā CraterMust GoActivitiesYou have to get up real early to catch the sunrise from the top of Haleakalā. 100% worth the effort—one of the best things I've ever done.Mama's Fish HouseMust GoRestaurantsTough to get a reservation, but so worth it. You can call day-of and try to snag a cancellation spot. My friend saw Owen Wilson here, if you're into that sort of thing. Great food, turtles, a small beach, and an easy excuse to spend a lot of your dollars.Merriman's / Monkeypod KitchenMust GoRestaurantsLilikoi foam mai tais are an absolute must for any trip to Maui. Target a happy hour—food is great too, but let's be honest, we're really here for the mai tais. Two locations: Merriman's up north has amazing ocean views (we saw tons of whales from the bar), but I prefer the Monkeypod location down south.Paia Fish MarketMust GoRestaurantsGreat food with a laid-back vibe. The line gets long but moves quick. Two locations—I prefer the one in Paia.Ultimate Whale Watch & SnorkelMust GoActivitiesOne of our favorite experiences on Maui. We ended up staying out an extra hour—the staff went above and beyond. We got incredibly close to so many whales.All PlacesBelle Surf Cafe & LoungeBarsCute little bar and cafe tucked down an alley in Paia. Worth a stop to cool your heels with a light bite and some live music.Duke's Beach House MauiRestaurantsGreat view—you can walk out on the pier after a few drinks. Good vibes with live music and solid drinks. We whipped in for happy hour.Haleakalā CraterMust GoActivitiesYou have to get up real early to catch the sunrise from the top of Haleakalā. 100% worth the effort—one of the best things I've ever done.Hali'imaile General StoreRestaurantsQuaint little stop for a bite and a mai tai.Kihei CaffeRestaurantsStandard breakfast spot with great food and simple cocktails.Lahaina Banyan TreeActivitiesWeird old tree. Worth a stop if you're in the area.Lava Java Coffee Roasters of MauiCoffeeGreat coffee on the island.Leoda's Kitchen and Pie ShopRestaurantsUnpretentious little stop for a lunch bite and a mai tai. The desserts are great.Maluaka BeachActivitiesMama's Fish HouseMust GoRestaurantsTough to get a reservation, but so worth it. You can call day-of and try to snag a cancellation spot. My friend saw Owen Wilson here, if you're into that sort of thing. Great food, turtles, a small beach, and an easy excuse to spend a lot of your dollars.Maui Brewing Co.BreweriesTwo locations on the island, but we prefer the much more relaxed vibes in Kihei. Great outdoor space, decent pizza, and 'back home' brewery feel.Merriman's / Monkeypod KitchenMust GoRestaurantsLilikoi foam mai tais are an absolute must for any trip to Maui. Target a happy hour—food is great too, but let's be honest, we're really here for the mai tais. Two locations: Merriman's up north has amazing ocean views (we saw tons of whales from the bar), but I prefer the Monkeypod location down south.Ohana's Island Bistro & MusicBarsGreat happy hour with cheap mai tais and laid-back vibes.Paia Fish MarketMust GoRestaurantsGreat food with a laid-back vibe. The line gets long but moves quick. Two locations—I prefer the one in Paia.Sea House RestaurantRestaurantsWalk out to the beach, cheap happy hour, great view of the beachgoers from the nearby hotels.The King Kamehameha Golf ClubGolfThe Frank Lloyd Wright clubhouse is cool to walk around, and the course was one of my favorites on the island.Ultimate Whale Watch & SnorkelMust GoActivitiesOne of our favorite experiences on Maui. We ended up staying out an extra hour—the staff went above and beyond. We got incredibly close to so many whales.
Haleakalā CraterMust GoActivitiesYou have to get up real early to catch the sunrise from the top of Haleakalā. 100% worth the effort—one of the best things I've ever done.
Mama's Fish HouseMust GoRestaurantsTough to get a reservation, but so worth it. You can call day-of and try to snag a cancellation spot. My friend saw Owen Wilson here, if you're into that sort of thing. Great food, turtles, a small beach, and an easy excuse to spend a lot of your dollars.
Merriman's / Monkeypod KitchenMust GoRestaurantsLilikoi foam mai tais are an absolute must for any trip to Maui. Target a happy hour—food is great too, but let's be honest, we're really here for the mai tais. Two locations: Merriman's up north has amazing ocean views (we saw tons of whales from the bar), but I prefer the Monkeypod location down south.
Paia Fish MarketMust GoRestaurantsGreat food with a laid-back vibe. The line gets long but moves quick. Two locations—I prefer the one in Paia.
Ultimate Whale Watch & SnorkelMust GoActivitiesOne of our favorite experiences on Maui. We ended up staying out an extra hour—the staff went above and beyond. We got incredibly close to so many whales.
Belle Surf Cafe & LoungeBarsCute little bar and cafe tucked down an alley in Paia. Worth a stop to cool your heels with a light bite and some live music.
Duke's Beach House MauiRestaurantsGreat view—you can walk out on the pier after a few drinks. Good vibes with live music and solid drinks. We whipped in for happy hour.
Haleakalā CraterMust GoActivitiesYou have to get up real early to catch the sunrise from the top of Haleakalā. 100% worth the effort—one of the best things I've ever done.
Leoda's Kitchen and Pie ShopRestaurantsUnpretentious little stop for a lunch bite and a mai tai. The desserts are great.
Mama's Fish HouseMust GoRestaurantsTough to get a reservation, but so worth it. You can call day-of and try to snag a cancellation spot. My friend saw Owen Wilson here, if you're into that sort of thing. Great food, turtles, a small beach, and an easy excuse to spend a lot of your dollars.
Maui Brewing Co.BreweriesTwo locations on the island, but we prefer the much more relaxed vibes in Kihei. Great outdoor space, decent pizza, and 'back home' brewery feel.
Merriman's / Monkeypod KitchenMust GoRestaurantsLilikoi foam mai tais are an absolute must for any trip to Maui. Target a happy hour—food is great too, but let's be honest, we're really here for the mai tais. Two locations: Merriman's up north has amazing ocean views (we saw tons of whales from the bar), but I prefer the Monkeypod location down south.
Paia Fish MarketMust GoRestaurantsGreat food with a laid-back vibe. The line gets long but moves quick. Two locations—I prefer the one in Paia.
Sea House RestaurantRestaurantsWalk out to the beach, cheap happy hour, great view of the beachgoers from the nearby hotels.
The King Kamehameha Golf ClubGolfThe Frank Lloyd Wright clubhouse is cool to walk around, and the course was one of my favorites on the island.
Ultimate Whale Watch & SnorkelMust GoActivitiesOne of our favorite experiences on Maui. We ended up staying out an extra hour—the staff went above and beyond. We got incredibly close to so many whales.
