Maalaea Things to Do

It is hard to imagine a more dramatic spectacle than the active Kilauea Volcano. Now visitors to Maui can take this company's helicopter tour over to the Big Island to view the volcano. Tours depart from Kapalua, West Maui Airp... more

Touted as the largest tropical aquarium in the Western Hemisphere, this impressive oceanfront aquarium has quickly become one of most popular attractions of Maui . With more than 50 marine habitats, a massive ocean exhibit and... more

Along with Wailea, this is the resort hotspot of the island. Ka'anapali is Maui's equivalent of Waikiki Beach, although it comes nowhere close to being that big or busy. The entire beach is open to the public. Access is availab... more

This restaurant is located in the courtyard of a downtown Lahaina landmark. The Inn (P.I. to locals) was the only hotel in Lahaina for a long time and is currently a comfortable Best Western property. Fusion-influenced cuisine... more

This shop is located just across the street from Kihei's popular Kamaole Beach Park. You can literally wander in wearing a swimsuit and flip-flops. Chances are, you'll fit right in. There is a fairly extensive menu of specialty... more

The town of Lahaina was a prominent port for Pacific Ocean whaling for 50 years. This unique floating museum, which is actually a 90-foot replica of a square-rigged 19th-century merchant ship, contains historical artifacts and... more

The focal point of this park is the Iao Needle. A natural rock formation covered in green moss, it towers 2,000 feet over the park. There are several routes to hike to the Needle. There are also clearings, gardens and a spaciou... more

Regarded as one of Hawaii's best luaus, this West Maui spectacle has been featured in National Geographic Traveler and many other publications. It recently moved to a new, larger location, which is modeled after an old-fashione... more

Towering in the sky above Iao Valley, this green-covered mountain peak is one of Maui's most famous sites. It's the first picture that people take upon visiting the valley, even though most of them don't venture any closer than... more

The magical scent of this store drifts hundreds of feet away, making all of 505 Front Street smell like a tropical garden. However, once you walk in here, you realize that this is the source of all the yummy smells. The produc... more