Number 1: Baby Beach, Lahaina. Baby Beach in Lahaina is far and away the best family-friendly Maui beach for very small children. Number 2: Launipoko Beach Park, Lahaina. Number 3: Kapalua Bay, Kapalua. Number 4: Kamaole Beach III, Kihei. Number 5: Maluaka Beach, Makena. Where is it safe to swim in Maui? What are the […]

You can get around Maui by shuttle, tour bus, taxi or public transportation. But to really experience Maui, you should consider reserving a rental car in advance from the Kahului or Kapalua airports. Where are the major hotel and resort areas on Maui? What is the cheapest way to get around Maui? Here are 11 […]

Reservations are now required for the Black Sand Beach (Waiʻānapana State Park) along the Road to Hana, Maui. All visitors now must have a reservation voucher in order to enter the extremely popular Waiʻānapana State Park (Black Sand Beach), along the famous Road to Hana on Maui. How do you make a reservation at black […]

Ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft also operate in Maui. Many hotels and resorts – especially those in popular tourist areas like Wailea and West Maui — offer complimentary shuttle services to and from the airport as well as to nearby attractions and shopping areas. Can you get around Maui with Uber? Yes, Uber is thankfully […]

The South Maui region is favored by locals and visitors for its access to some of Maui’s best beaches, dining options, and sumptuous views.Ranging from luxury condos to awesome value buys, West Maui is consistently in demand. West Maui is comprised of the following towns: Honokowai, Kaanapali, Kapalua, and Lahaina. What is the nicest part […]

You can still go swimming in Maui, and it would be a shame not to, as many of the island’s beaches are beautiful, and the water is spectacular. Just make sure to always be careful. Never go swimming alone, and choose beaches with a lifeguard on duty. Where in Maui can you not swim? Don’t […]

Do I need my passport to get to Maui? Since Hawaii is the 50th state, you won’t need to bring your passport unless you‘re visiting from outside the United States or traveling to another country after Hawaii. Can I travel to Hawaii with just my driver’s license? Traveling to Hawaii as a U.S. Citizen As […]

The officer who answered the phone assured me that the beach – the strip of sand next to the water – is open 24 hours. So there you go. Some parks close at night, including ones that might look like the parking lot for beach access. If you’re driving, pay careful attention to any posted […]

The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Lahaina is 1 in 30. Based on FBI crime data, Lahaina is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Hawaii, Lahaina has a crime rate that is higher than 76% of the state’s cities and towns of all sizes. […]

Wailea-Makena. Maui’s Wailea-Makena area is famous for its rich and famous residents who pay top dollar for its mixture of beauty, seclusion and ideal weather. What is the most expensive area in Maui? Three of the homes, including the most expensive home for sale on Maui are located in West Maui. One in Kapalua, one […]

Top 10 things to do on Maui after dark Experience Nightlife at The Dirty Monkey in Lahaina. Explore Maui Friday Town Parties. Go Bar Hopping & Dancing in Paia Town. Hop Aboard a Sunset Cruise. Go Stargazing at Haleakala. Visit Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MACC) Attend a Luau. Peruse Friday Night Art Night in […]

Kapalua Beach. Kapalua Beach is one of Maui’s top beaches, offering calm waters within its sheltered lava-rock cove. Kahekili Beach Park is Maui’s old airport strip and a favorite family beach destination. What is the least windy beach on Maui? The calmest wind is usually found in South Kihei down through Wailea in the lee […]

Maui used to be great, but now it’s just too crowded. It’s true that if you stick to the west coast of the island, there are plenty of hotels and restaurants close to the island’s best beaches. After all, some 2.3 million visitors come here for a taste of paradise each year. Is Maui very […]

With supplemental data, the state falls to the 10th highest poverty rate in the nation at 15 percent, or 210,000 residents in poverty, according to the group.Of Maui County’s 36,397 families, 41 percent have two income earners followed by 29 percent with one earner; 17 percent have three or more earners. Is it expensive to […]

Some species have never made the long journey to Hawaii, like snakes and hummingbirds. There are no hummingbirds on the Hawaiian Islands. Instead, Hawaii’s nectar feeders are the honeycreepers.Derived from the same original finch species, honeycreepers evolved into more than 50 unique species or subspecies. Why are hummingbirds banned in Hawaii? Hummingbirds are pollinators of […]