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Surf Speak – Surfer’s Terminology

Surf Speak – Surfer’s terminology Hi Surfers, here is a short list of surfing terms. Now you can learn to speak like a surfer (and get a clue what they are talking about). Aerial To make your board fly in the air (and land) Back door To ride into the wave section from behind Backhand To ride with…

Visit Iao Valley

* IAO VALLEY IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE 2017 * Visit Iao Valley One of the most easily accessed natural areas, is the Iao (ee-ow) valley in Wailuku. Iao Valley is a beautiful place with lush rainforest with streams flowing through it, it is one of Maui’s most important water sources. And it is a…

Surfing Goat Dairy

Surfing Goat DairyThe Surfing Goat Dairy Farm is located on the beautiful slopes of Maui’s Haleakala Crater in lower Kula and has been producing award winning “Maui Gourmet Goat Cheeses” for over 10 years. Come and take a tour of one of the Islands top Ag-Tourism venues and learn more about our goats and cheeses…

Food Carts

Food TrucksFood Carts have recently gained popularity in Maui. There are some seafood & shrimp carts at the Kahului Harbor, and Several Carts like the Taco trucks, you can find on the way to big beach. The one we recommend worth checking is the Kinaole truck parked near Kam 1 beach, in Kihei. They…

Outdoor Markets

Outdoor Markets Outdoor markets abound. There a a few that run all week long like the north Kihei market at the old Suda Store on North Kihei Road, and the swap meet in Kahului and the Maui Community College, which just runs on Saturdays. Try the Kihei Market Place, the Aloha Market, and the…

Shopping

Shopping The essentials: When you arrive in Maui, go directly to a real surf shop and buy yourself a cool surfer tee-shirt and some proper baggies (board shorts), and some slippers (flip-flops, sandals, thongs, you know). If you are going swimming and snorkeling a lot buy yourself a Lycra shirt called a “rash guard”….

See a Sea Turtle

See a Sea Turtle Sea turtles called “Honu” in Hawaiian abound at just about every snorkeling spot on Maui. Maui’s  sea turtles are endangered and protected, so do not try to touch them. When you see a turtle under water, stay a respectful distance away and observe their natural behavior. Do not stay above the…

Night Life

NIGHT LIFE Night life on Maui is mostly centered around the resort areas in Kihei and Lahaina. Both places offer many good restaurants, bars and dance clubs. Ritas in Kihei is the newest restaurant and bar. at some venues you will find the island’s favorite local musician Willie-K. The Mulligan’s Pub at the Wailea on…

Watch the Windsurfers at Hookipa

Famous for showcasing the worlds best windsurfers. Ho’okipa Beach has the best view of some of the most extreme windsurfing you will see anywhere. The reason is the waves break close to shore because the reef is narrow at this place. this allows the windsurfers to ride so close that you can almost see the…