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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 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…

Try some Local Foods  Drink a glass of fresh guava juice or try a P.O.G. (passion fruit, orange, guava) juice, Eat some fresh pineapple, Papaya. Try a Spam Musubi, Manapua (pork bun),  some POI (taro paste), Pork Lau-lau (shredded pork cooked in a taro leaf). There are many great places to get local food….

Maui Ocean CenterSeeing the underwater world is now easier than ever before. The Maui Ocean Center at Maalaea harbor is a world class aquarium that features the underwater magic that was only accessible to snorkelers and scuba divers. Bring the whole family and take some time to encounter this marvelous display of underwater life….

Rent a Kayak The easiest way to access the reef and near-shore waters is to rent a kayak. Minimal skill required, but some “ocean sense” is essential. We only recommend kayaking in the early mornings and staying inside the reef. Then you can take a short tour up and down along the coast and…

Luaus & Hula Shows Hula is the traditional dance of Hawaii. In a society with no written language, story telling, chanting and hula were used to convey traditional stories and legends. The traditional Hula is called kuhiko. There is also a more modern version of hula that is more widely know in the western world….

DOWNHILL BIKING Maui has the longest downhill bike ride in the world. Downhill bike riding has been a thriving industry for several decades, with several companies organizing complete activity packages, to get you from your hotel to the mountain and back. We like the Maui Downhill company best, they have been going since…

Kiteboarding is a hugely popular sport worldwide that started right here on Maui. The conditions here are perfect for the sport. Strong trade winds and warm water, We have the best conditions for beginners too, with calm inshore lagoon  surrounded by the protective reef. The Kite Beach on Maui is world famous. Located right behind…

Kids windsurfing camps run all summer long. They are 3-day camps Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Kids start at 8:30am in the mornings till noon (half day) or till 2:30 (full day). These camps are a great opportunity for kids to have a fun and safe introduction into the sport of windsurfing. the emphasis is on…

Try Windsurfing Maui has warm water and steady wind year round. It is a perfect place to learn windsurfing. There are special beaches just for beginners, where the water is smooth and the wind is gentle. Kanaha Beach Park on the north shore has the world class conditions that have made it the most popular…