Over the years of coming to Maui, my wife, Lory, and I have come up with an extensive list of our “Favorites.” This list is fluid, so check back to see updates. We also welcome your ideas and comments. After all, Maui No Ka Oi!
Some of the links below are directly to the activity but many are to our concierge’s info on the activity. it’s worth it to talk with Concierge Connection, as they will ask the questions you don’t know to ask to ensure you get the perfect activity and provider for your group. The concierge may come up with some new ideas, as well. Our family and many of our guests have had special tours arranged by Sandi, Mona and Concierge Connection.
Blue Water Rafting
A MUST – we LOVED IT! Do the Kanaio/ Molokini Tour – you don’t have to get out and snorkel if you don’t want to (Lory didn’t), but the extended trip to Molokini is well worth it! You can see the fish in the water while you are on the boat. The added bonus is that during whale season (Nov – May), you will get a mini-whale watch too!
Maui’s most famous and the largest dormant volcano in the world is Haleakala. Its crater is 21 miles across and 4,000 feet deep. In comparison, the entire island of Manhattan could fit inside.
Fred’s Mexican Cafe
Don’t laugh. I know, you don’t come to Maui for Mexican food. But when you have had sushi and mahi mahi for days straight, this place is good! Good drinks, across from the beach, has a good breakfast too, and did I mention it’s across from the beach? Great for happy hour to watch the sunset or whales.
Check out our full Restaurant list here!
Approximately 10,000 humpback whales migrate to Maui each year.
Wailea Golf Courses
There are 3 great 18-hole courses. If you stay at Ekahi, make sure you ask for the “Wailea Resort” discount. The three courses here are the Gold and Emerald (both located at Gannon’s Restaurant) and the Blue (previously at Mulligans but now at Manoli’s above the Shops of Wailea). My order: Gold, Blue, Emerald.
Maui Nui Golf Course
Previously the Elleair Golf Course. They have a great ocean view from their “19th hole” and are across the street from The Maui Brewing Company – my preferred 19th hole for drinks and food. Pro Tip: If you are coming for an extended time, Maui Nui will negotiate a multi-day / tee time package.
Kapalua Golf Course
Take on the Plantation Course, home to the PGA Tour’s Tournament of Champions. There are two world class courses here, and a great restaurant too, so if you want to play you can also try the Bay Course. Their pro shop is always open so you can look like you played here even if you did not (with $500 + green fees, the golf shirt might be a better deal). If you do tee it up here, you’ll take on a course that tamed Tiger and many professional golfers.