Essentials
This is the local market in Makawao Town with groceries, deli, wine room, gelato, and many organic foods. Good sandwiches and salads to-go. Open til 8:30pm. Walking distance.
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Rodeo General Store
3661 Baldwin AveThis is the local market in Makawao Town with groceries, deli, wine room, gelato, and many organic foods. Good sandwiches and salads to-go. Open til 8:30pm. Walking distance.
Great grocery store, healthy and organic foods, best prices on the island. The vitamin/supplements room has the best prices on Filthy Farmgirl soaps (a local favorite).
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Mana Foods
49 Baldwin AveGreat grocery store, healthy and organic foods, best prices on the island. The vitamin/supplements room has the best prices on Filthy Farmgirl soaps (a local favorite).
Closest big name grocery store with common brands. However, if you are looking for local and/or organic foods, we highly recommend Mana Foods in Paia. Foodland is quite expensive.
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Foodland
55 Pukalani StClosest big name grocery store with common brands. However, if you are looking for local and/or organic foods, we highly recommend Mana Foods in Paia. Foodland is quite expensive.
Our local Pharmacy if you need a prescription filled. Also, Longs Drugs in Pukalani if you want a big selection.
Makawao Town Pharmacy
1120 Makawao AveOur local Pharmacy if you need a prescription filled. Also, Longs Drugs in Pukalani if you want a big selection.
Shopping
Rita's favorite gift shop, Maui style but not cheap & cheesy. Many local items and Maui style decor, gifts, clothes, tshirts, shoes, jewelry, ... One-stop souvenir shopping for everyone on your list.
Designing Wahine
3640 Baldwin AveRita's favorite gift shop, Maui style but not cheap & cheesy. Many local items and Maui style decor, gifts, clothes, tshirts, shoes, jewelry, ... One-stop souvenir shopping for everyone on your list.
Collections
3677 Baldwin AveLadies clothes, some men's, and assorted other stuff.
Men's shop with clothing, candles, hats, belts, bags. Small but well curated collection for the casual but snappy dresser.
HOMME BY NATURE
3643 Baldwin AveMen's shop with clothing, candles, hats, belts, bags. Small but well curated collection for the casual but snappy dresser.
Rita's favorite clothing store on Maui, and it's walking distance! This is an eco-boutique, clothes are fair-trade and environmentally conscious. Small shop but well curated: stylish, natural, casual clothes that feel good from the inside out.
Fleur De Lei
1169 Makawao AveRita's favorite clothing store on Maui, and it's walking distance! This is an eco-boutique, clothes are fair-trade and environmentally conscious. Small shop but well curated: stylish, natural, casual clothes that feel good from the inside out.
Arts & Culture
Bus stops here! Old school library but great books on the history of Maui and the local paniolo (cowboy) culture.
Makawao Public Library
1159 Makawao AveBus stops here! Old school library but great books on the history of Maui and the local paniolo (cowboy) culture.
Great center for concerts, Hawaiian cultural events, and the Shaeffer Art Gallery. Check the entertainment listings while you're on the island. A beautiful venue.
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Maui Arts & Cultural Center
1 Cameron WayGreat center for concerts, Hawaiian cultural events, and the Shaeffer Art Gallery. Check the entertainment listings while you're on the island. A beautiful venue.
A beautiful art center on the grounds of the old Baldwin plantation. Beautiful walking botanical tour, art classes, events, or just peaceful meditation. Just down Baldwin Ave ~a mile from the house.
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Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center
2841 Baldwin AveA beautiful art center on the grounds of the old Baldwin plantation. Beautiful walking botanical tour, art classes, events, or just peaceful meditation. Just down Baldwin Ave ~a mile from the house.
Bailey House Museum tells the story of the first missionaries on the island and the first girl's seminary. It has excellent Hawaiian artifacts and an original carved-hull outrigger canoe from the old days of Maui.
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Maui Historical Society
2375A Main StBailey House Museum tells the story of the first missionaries on the island and the first girl's seminary. It has excellent Hawaiian artifacts and an original carved-hull outrigger canoe from the old days of Maui.
Old Hawaiian Kingdom, whaling, missionary, and plantation artifacts. Next to the Banyan Tree (not to be missed) in Lahaina. On the opposite side of the island from Makawao, but if you do Trilogy sailing or the Atlantis Submarine, it's right in front of the harbor. Small but very interesting. Free. http://lahainarestoration.org/lahaina-heritage-museum/
Lahaina Heritage Museum
Old Hawaiian Kingdom, whaling, missionary, and plantation artifacts. Next to the Banyan Tree (not to be missed) in Lahaina. On the opposite side of the island from Makawao, but if you do Trilogy sailing or the Atlantis Submarine, it's right in front of the harbor. Small but very interesting. Free. http://lahainarestoration.org/lahaina-heritage-museum/
Good place to go for a history of the Chinese on Maui. Also an old film by Thomas Edison about Maui. Another interesting site honoring Chinese history on Maui is the Dr. Sun Yat Sen park in Keokea (stop by on the way to Grandma's). Mostly statues and memorials, but great photo-ops. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60633-d6652823-Reviews-Sun_Yat_Sen_Park-Kula_Maui_Hawaii.html
Wo Hing Temple Museum
858 Front StGood place to go for a history of the Chinese on Maui. Also an old film by Thomas Edison about Maui. Another interesting site honoring Chinese history on Maui is the Dr. Sun Yat Sen park in Keokea (stop by on the way to Grandma's). Mostly statues and memorials, but great photo-ops. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60633-d6652823-Reviews-Sun_Yat_Sen_Park-Kula_Maui_Hawaii.html
Food Scene
Super casual, come as you are. Local hangout for the pau hana (after work) crowd with good Happy Hour drink and food deals (4-5:30). All dishes can be made with a veggie-protein option too. We recommend the sizzling fajitas for 2 - lots of food at a good price. Small but lively bar scene in the restaurant.
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Polli's Mexican Restaurant
1202 Makawao AveSuper casual, come as you are. Local hangout for the pau hana (after work) crowd with good Happy Hour drink and food deals (4-5:30). All dishes can be made with a veggie-protein option too. We recommend the sizzling fajitas for 2 - lots of food at a good price. Small but lively bar scene in the restaurant.
Local Italian restaurant, bar and nightclub. Once a USO club during WWII, it is still Upcountry's #1 hot spot for nightly entertainment. Our favorite restaurant for dinner in Makawao town.
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Casanova Italian Restaurant and Deli
1188 Makawao AveLocal Italian restaurant, bar and nightclub. Once a USO club during WWII, it is still Upcountry's #1 hot spot for nightly entertainment. Our favorite restaurant for dinner in Makawao town.
Best coffee in town, nice atmosphere, pastries, and wifi. Walking distance. Ask for the Hale Hanuman credit and enjoy a coffee and pastry on us.
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Sip Me
3671 Baldwin AveBest coffee in town, nice atmosphere, pastries, and wifi. Walking distance. Ask for the Hale Hanuman credit and enjoy a coffee and pastry on us.
If donuts on a stick are your thing, you'll love this place. Not open every day, still owned and operated by the same Japanese family that founded it 100 yrs ago. Lines form early in the morning. NOT for the calorie-conscious. A local favorite. Walking distance.
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Komoda Store and Bakery
3674 Baldwin AveIf donuts on a stick are your thing, you'll love this place. Not open every day, still owned and operated by the same Japanese family that founded it 100 yrs ago. Lines form early in the morning. NOT for the calorie-conscious. A local favorite. Walking distance.
Our favorite breakfast place. A bit of a hole in the wall, but good food and outdoor seating. Beautiful drive to Keokea. Take a long walk on nearby Thompson Rd (Oprah's Maui residence is on this road) or ride horses at Thompson Ranch.
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Grandma's Coffeehouse
9232 Kula HwyOur favorite breakfast place. A bit of a hole in the wall, but good food and outdoor seating. Beautiful drive to Keokea. Take a long walk on nearby Thompson Rd (Oprah's Maui residence is on this road) or ride horses at Thompson Ranch.
Best Best Best restaurant on Maui. One of the top 10 best restaurants in the US. Very pricey, but very worth it. Best ambience anywhere on Maui, right on the beach before Ho'okipa. A romantic dining memory you will never forget.
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Mama's Fish House
799 Poho PlBest Best Best restaurant on Maui. One of the top 10 best restaurants in the US. Very pricey, but very worth it. Best ambience anywhere on Maui, right on the beach before Ho'okipa. A romantic dining memory you will never forget.
Great pizza made with fresh local ingredients. Voted best pizza on Maui for years. They only serve pizza, salad, and drinks (full bar). Casual environment in the heart of Paia. Surfers, locals, and tourists all dine here. Local favorite.
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Flatbread Company
89 Hana HwyGreat pizza made with fresh local ingredients. Voted best pizza on Maui for years. They only serve pizza, salad, and drinks (full bar). Casual environment in the heart of Paia. Surfers, locals, and tourists all dine here. Local favorite.
Habibi On Maui
3655 Baldwin AveMediterranean food kiosk in the garden at the center of town. Great pita and falafel.
Best selection of fresh fruits and veggies on the island. You can also get breakfast, juices, smoothies, flowers, prepared foods, etc. Open from 7am-11am. Only on Saturdays, highly recommended even if you don't cook.
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Upcountry Farmer's Market
55 Kiopaa StBest selection of fresh fruits and veggies on the island. You can also get breakfast, juices, smoothies, flowers, prepared foods, etc. Open from 7am-11am. Only on Saturdays, highly recommended even if you don't cook.
Farmacy has another location in Pukalani in the Foodland shopping center. All vegetarian, organic, local, fresh food. Rita recommends the Pono Bowl and Neil recommends the Acai bowl. Pono Burger is great too. Fresh pressed cane juice - try the limeade (ask for extra lime), sooo good. Also has local kombucha.
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Farmacy Health Bar Wailuku
12 N Market StFarmacy has another location in Pukalani in the Foodland shopping center. All vegetarian, organic, local, fresh food. Rita recommends the Pono Bowl and Neil recommends the Acai bowl. Pono Burger is great too. Fresh pressed cane juice - try the limeade (ask for extra lime), sooo good. Also has local kombucha.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful gardens and a beautiful drive. $10 entrance fee - great for the botanically inspired.
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Kula Botanical Garden
638 Kekaulike AveBeautiful gardens and a beautiful drive. $10 entrance fee - great for the botanically inspired.
Best surfing and kite beach with a great lookout. Not for swimming unless you're experienced. Green sea turtles come to shore in the late afternoon on the bottom portion beach to the far right. Nice to grab a pizza from Flatbread in the evening and watch the sunset with the turtles landing on the beach.
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Hookipa Beach
Best surfing and kite beach with a great lookout. Not for swimming unless you're experienced. Green sea turtles come to shore in the late afternoon on the bottom portion beach to the far right. Nice to grab a pizza from Flatbread in the evening and watch the sunset with the turtles landing on the beach.
Closest beach to Makawao, best beach for walking and swimming. Swim near lifeguard shacks if you're not a strong swimmer, winter swells can get strong. Morning walks HIGHLY recommended.
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Baldwin Beach Park
Baldwin ParkClosest beach to Makawao, best beach for walking and swimming. Swim near lifeguard shacks if you're not a strong swimmer, winter swells can get strong. Morning walks HIGHLY recommended.
aka Airport Beach aka Kite Beach
Best wind and kite surfing on Maui. View great action from the beach. But lock your car doors. Guide to beaches: http://www.actionsportsmaui.com/beaches.html
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Kanaha Beach Park
Amala Placeaka Airport Beach aka Kite Beach
Best wind and kite surfing on Maui. View great action from the beach. But lock your car doors. Guide to beaches: http://www.actionsportsmaui.com/beaches.html
Beautiful enchanted eucalyptus forest great for running, hiking and mountain biking with awesome courses for beginners, intermediates, or the advanced. Public tire pump and tuning tools available near the trailhead. We have 3 mountain bikes and a bike rack available for your use, or you can rent from Krank (bike shop) in town. No entrance fee.
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Makawao Forest Reserve Mountain Biking Trails
Beautiful enchanted eucalyptus forest great for running, hiking and mountain biking with awesome courses for beginners, intermediates, or the advanced. Public tire pump and tuning tools available near the trailhead. We have 3 mountain bikes and a bike rack available for your use, or you can rent from Krank (bike shop) in town. No entrance fee.
Not just a National Park, but also sacred site of the ancient Ali'i (half-god ruling class). Famous for sunrise viewing if you're an early bird. Home to many endangered endemic bird and botanical species. See all islands from the 10,000 ft summit (on a clear day of course). Dress in warm layers, it is very cold at the summit in the morning and in winter. Great hikes at Sliding Sands in the crater but not for beginners due to the altitude. Fun to drive up the volcano and bike down right to the house. Best island views whether you drive up or bike down. Note: our volcano is dormant, no worries! Park has an entrance fee and you must make a parking reservation for sunrise visits.
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Haleakalā National Park
Not just a National Park, but also sacred site of the ancient Ali'i (half-god ruling class). Famous for sunrise viewing if you're an early bird. Home to many endangered endemic bird and botanical species. See all islands from the 10,000 ft summit (on a clear day of course). Dress in warm layers, it is very cold at the summit in the morning and in winter. Great hikes at Sliding Sands in the crater but not for beginners due to the altitude. Fun to drive up the volcano and bike down right to the house. Best island views whether you drive up or bike down. Note: our volcano is dormant, no worries! Park has an entrance fee and you must make a parking reservation for sunrise visits.
Olowalu reef is the 'Mother Reef' that supplies 3 islands with coral spores to populate the reef population. This is the largest reef on Maui. You can swim, kayak, or SUP over the reef and see tropical fish, a sea turtle cleaning station, and a shark nursery (not the biting kind). Park at the lot near mile marker 14. Paddle out far from shore for the best viewing - this reef is located on a wind and wave-protected area, but there are no lifeguard stations so only swim out to the outer reef if you're a decent swimmer.
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Olowalu Beach
Olowalu reef is the 'Mother Reef' that supplies 3 islands with coral spores to populate the reef population. This is the largest reef on Maui. You can swim, kayak, or SUP over the reef and see tropical fish, a sea turtle cleaning station, and a shark nursery (not the biting kind). Park at the lot near mile marker 14. Paddle out far from shore for the best viewing - this reef is located on a wind and wave-protected area, but there are no lifeguard stations so only swim out to the outer reef if you're a decent swimmer.
Hiking trail by the seashore with remains of ancient fish/taro ponds. Historic and a beautiful hiking trail. Owned by the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust and open to the public.
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Waihee Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge
Halewaiu RoadHiking trail by the seashore with remains of ancient fish/taro ponds. Historic and a beautiful hiking trail. Owned by the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust and open to the public.
Sightseeing
Upcountry lavender gardens with a nice little gift shop with great products. Have a lavender scone and lavender tea on the back porch looking out over the island and West Maui.
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Ali'i Kula Lavender Farm
1100 Waipoli RdUpcountry lavender gardens with a nice little gift shop with great products. Have a lavender scone and lavender tea on the back porch looking out over the island and West Maui.
Makawao is a historic little town known for paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) culture. Go to the little Makawao Town Museum in town and learn a little about the history of our region.
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Makawao
Makawao is a historic little town known for paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) culture. Go to the little Makawao Town Museum in town and learn a little about the history of our region.
It's the journey, not the destination on the Road to Hana. MUST download the Gypsy Guide App for the Hana Tour: http://gypsyguide.com/package/the-road-to-hana/ $4.99 but very worth it, it will enhance the trip and let you know where the hidden gems are. Stop and smell the roses - play in the waterfalls along the way or just enjoy the beauty of the rainforest. Plan to spend the whole day on this activity.
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Hana Highway
Hana HighwayIt's the journey, not the destination on the Road to Hana. MUST download the Gypsy Guide App for the Hana Tour: http://gypsyguide.com/package/the-road-to-hana/ $4.99 but very worth it, it will enhance the trip and let you know where the hidden gems are. Stop and smell the roses - play in the waterfalls along the way or just enjoy the beauty of the rainforest. Plan to spend the whole day on this activity.
Entertainment & Activities
Not really an aquarium but you'll feel like you're (dry) diving in the world's largest one! Go down 100 ft in this real submarine and see coral reefs, fish, a sunken ship, and maybe a few rays and/or sharks. Super modern, clean, spacious sub - won't cause claustrophobia or sea sickness. Our favorite Maui activity, not cheap but well worth the price. Call Atlantis directly the day before for their best price on available seats.
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Atlantis Submarines Maui
665 Wharf StNot really an aquarium but you'll feel like you're (dry) diving in the world's largest one! Go down 100 ft in this real submarine and see coral reefs, fish, a sunken ship, and maybe a few rays and/or sharks. Super modern, clean, spacious sub - won't cause claustrophobia or sea sickness. Our favorite Maui activity, not cheap but well worth the price. Call Atlantis directly the day before for their best price on available seats.
Best and most eco-friendly sailing on Maui. Beautiful catamaran (with engine for windless days), great for whale watching, snorkeling adventures, and the Lanai adventure is awesome.
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Trilogy Excursions
675 Wharf StBest and most eco-friendly sailing on Maui. Beautiful catamaran (with engine for windless days), great for whale watching, snorkeling adventures, and the Lanai adventure is awesome.
Best aquarium ever. Big walk-through shark tank with manta rays, a tiger shark, reef sharks, many varieties. Awesome jellyfish and colorful coral reef fish. Great photo ops to cheat and look like you went diving. Indoor/outdoor event. Have your photo taken professionally for free and sent to your email. Entrance fee is well worth the cost and support marine research.
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Maui Ocean Center
192 Maalaea RdBest aquarium ever. Big walk-through shark tank with manta rays, a tiger shark, reef sharks, many varieties. Awesome jellyfish and colorful coral reef fish. Great photo ops to cheat and look like you went diving. Indoor/outdoor event. Have your photo taken professionally for free and sent to your email. Entrance fee is well worth the cost and support marine research.
Upcountry Pool
90 Pukalani StGreat lap pool with a sweeping island view. Across from Foodland in Pukalani.