Maui Vacation

Maui, HI
March for 10 days
$2,515
Posted on May 15, 2020 by

Fly to Maui

Cost/Budget: $350

Car Rental

Cost/Budget: $400

Airbnb

Cost/Budget: $1000
Notes:

$100/night

Cost/Budget: $25
Location: 22 Alahele Pl, Kihei, HI 96753, USA
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[ Google Review ] Worth every penny. Outrageously fresh ingredients - likely tops the best tacos I’ve had in LA, Austin and Portland. It’s a mixture of how fresh and dense the fish is mixed with the texture of the charred corn tortillas. Add that to the deep & flavorful sauce and coleslaw. Wow. Served with lime. Can’t wait to come back.

Photo by Colton C.

Cost/Budget: $0
Location: 6600 Makena Alanui, Kihei, HI 96753, USA
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[ Google Review ] Chilling beach. Yellow and soft sand. Clear turquoise water. A little spot for snorkeling. Little waves but not enough for surfing. But certainly the most beautiful beach to chill out on Maui !

Photo by Vladimir Mikhailov
Cost/Budget: $10
Location: 333 Dairy Rd, Kahului, HI 96732, USA
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[ Google Review ] This is the best shave ice place in the Hawaiian islands, in my opinion. Great fast and friendly service with some spot on recommendations - there are several so ask a few questions. The flavors are exceptional, mix and match to get your sweet spot. The macadamia nut ice cream under the shave ice gives this desert a great texture to go with the taste sensations. The is a powdered snow consistency; they poke holes in the ice to let the flavors disperse throughout. And the serving sizes are more than ample for folks of all sizes. Parking is available, and there are clean shaded picnic tables available to share your shave ice with family and friends right on site. A favorite with the locals, take advantage of your time on the island if you can and savor the island experience!

Photo by Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Kahului
Cost/Budget: $25
Location: L/1, 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
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[ Google Review ] Probably good. Just couldn't wait any longer for our food. After waiting 35 minutes for our food, my wife and i took off. Don't worry, we only had been offered water for drinks up to then too. The food did look good from what i saw others eating. My wife and i liked the atmosphere but then.... we realized we were forgot about or.... just not wanted there. We noticed we weren't the only ones that took off. I think we started a chain migration to another restaurant that was willing to have us and the income we provided them too. They were just a few restaurants down the row of restaurants. I only gave 2 stars because we couldn't get a 5 star look, feel and taste of this overpriced restaurant. Enjoy, Paul Crews West Sacramento, California

Photo by Shane
Cost/Budget: $35
Location: 1881 S Kihei Rd #111, Kihei, HI 96753, USA
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[ Google Review ] Food is excellent. The fish tasted fresh and the steak was also very good. The spicy ahi nachos were a stand out choice. The portions were good. The items were somewhat pricey at 30+ dollars per dish. There aren't too many tables, so you may have to make reservations. The pasta was also good.

Photo by Minn Tun

Cost/Budget: $20
Location: 843 Waine'e St, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
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[ Google Review ] Super small restaurant, only 9 tables I believe? Worth the wait and the hype! It's inexpensive, which makes up for the long wait. Get the macadamia nut pancake(s) with the sauce- no excuses! The staff is friendly and fun. Love this place!

Photo by Christopher Chang
Cost/Budget: $0
Location: Waihee Valley Rd, Hawaii 96793, USA

Dinner Da Kitchen

Cost/Budget: $25
Location: 425 Koloa St #104, Kahului, HI 96732, USA

Cost/Budget: $0
Location: Hookipa Park, Hawaii, USA
Cost/Budget: $10
Location: 4625 Kahekili Hwy, Wailuku, HI 96793, USA
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[ Google Review ] She is world famous for a reason! We got the banana bread, coconut candy, and two types of lemonade. Delicious! The drive to get to her might be butt clenching and remind you that you need to rewrite your will but that's definitely part of the adventure.

Photo by Robert Matthews
Cost/Budget: $25
Location: 1280 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753, USA
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[ Google Review ] Great place for lunch. This was our first time to come to this place and we were very pleased. We came for lunch on a Thursday and were able to get in and find a table. Our group had fish and burgers and crab cake salads. They were all great. I see they have a stage so we'll have to come back for the live music and drinks in the evening. We'll be back!

Photo by Ahmad Reza Fattahi

Cost/Budget: $15
Location: 1279 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753, USA
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[ Google Review ] Coconut's Fish Cafe is a solid choice for some quick and satiating fried seafood. The gentleman at the counter taking our order was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. We ordered 3 dishes: Coconut Shrimp, Calamari, and Fish Tacos. You really can't go wrong with any of these choices. All the food was served quickly and piping hot. Shrimp was nice and crispy, Calamari was cooked exceptionally, and the fish tacos were well seasoned. French fries were on point as well. On top of the food being killer, the establishment was tidy and our table was clean. Full marks for sure!

Photo by Coconut's Fish Cafe

Hoapili Trail Hike

Cost/Budget: $0
Cost/Budget: $25
Location: 3rd floor, 658 Front St #160, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
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[ Google Review ] Excellent place. The fresh fish and burgers are excellent. The milkshakes and root beer floats are great as well. The decor is very '50s and the staff are super helpful. They do have an eating challenge where you have to eat a cheeseburger with 8 patties and 8 cheese slices within 30 minutea to get half off the burger, your name on the wall, and a T-shirt.

Photo by Cool Cat Cafe - Maui

Cost/Budget: $0
Location: Kihei, HI 96753, USA
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[ Google Review ] Foods are worst

Photo by Winfried Paltian
Cost/Budget: $25
Location: 430 Kele St, Kahului, HI 96732, USA
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[ Google Review ] One of the best place to enjoy Hawaiian dish near the airport. I went there twice during my visit.

Photo by Russell R
Cost/Budget: $40
Location: 1670 Honoapiilani Hwy #1, Wailuku, HI 96793, USA
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[ Google Review ] Great location and ambience. Food was good. But was really pricey. The taste was not extraordinary and for that I felt the price was very steep.. The Maui tropical plantation where it is located it gorgeous. Stunning view from patio. That made up for the price we pay for the food there. The store up front has a good collection of a lot of stuff. You can spend a good 3hrs here.

Photo by The Mill House

Cost/Budget: $0
Location: 255 Waianapanapa Rd, Hana, HI 96713, USA
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[ Google Review ] If you've made the drive all the way here, you have to enjoy this walking trail. The views are absolutely incredible, it's hard to believe you're still on Earth. Parking is tough so the earlier you arrive the better!

Photo by Fronty Parker
Cost/Budget: $25
Location: 286 Kupuohi St, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
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[ Google Review ] We had a late birthday lunch here, it was my favorite meal of the trip. We just ordered family style and we had plenty, I mean like we ordered like all the things that we could! The drinks were delicious and there was something for everyone. I would love to come back here!

Photo by Claes Mogren
Cost/Budget: $25
Location: 632 Front St, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
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[ Google Review ] AWESOME food at a reasonable price for the quality and quantity. I got the sautéed fish (snapper) and it was some of the best I’ve ever had. I heard the charbroiled fish is also excellent and the sides are great. Also, great beer/wine options! And even on a super busy evening, our food came out plenty quickly and we found seats easily.

Photo by Paia Fishmarket Front Street Restaurant

Cost/Budget: $0
Location: 65 Kai Ala Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
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[ Google Review ] We did some surfing at this beach after checking the surf report and it was a great experience for novice surfers looking to test their skills on smaller waves. This also seems to be frequented by locals as well, and although a bit busy there's a ton of real estate for everyone to get their chance to ride some waves. There's also a ton of parking just off the highway, literally 15 feet away from the water. The sand was soft and there were very few rocks in the water/coral in the water that would great potential hazards while surfing. Highly recommend if you're looking for a less than intimidating beginners experience.

Photo by Ange
Cost/Budget: $25
Location: 2000 Plantation Club Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
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[ Google Review ] I had pretty high expectations for this restaurant because of the location and reviews that I have read and I'm happy to say that it lived up to the expectations. Not only was the view beautiful but the lighting was amazing for pictures. The food was phenomenal and it seem to give you a fair amount of food on each plate. I got a traditional Hawaiian mill and was a little bit nervous about it but it ended up being really good and very filling. I would recommend eating here for any meal. I also tasted some of the french fries were on one of my friends plates and would love to come back and try their hamburgers and fries because it was pretty awesome.

Photo by The Plantation House

Cost/Budget: $0
Location: Kula, HI 96790, USA
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[ Google Review ] Fun fun fun trail! Not difficult, but rough on the feet. Most of the trail is along the ocean, so you have some great views! Would definitely wear tennis shoes, a hat, bring a light long sleeve shirt, good amount of water, and sunscreen.

Photo by Valentyna Pliushch
Cost/Budget: $60
Location: 5031 Hana Hwy, Haiku, HI 96708, USA
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[ Google Review ] Great food and drink selections! There were beautiful evening views and live music the night we went. I really enjoyed the crispy beef. It’s on the pricy side but you’re in Hana and it’s one of the only two restaurants still open after 4.

Photo by Junko Ota

Fly Home

Cost/Budget: $350