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Hawaii, United States

Maui

Give Maui 3–4 days: one for Haleakalā sunrise, one for the Road to Hana, and time for snorkeling and Paia. We have mapped 2 activities, 5 outdoor spots and 2 places to eat here, each with a reason to go.

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Maui, Hawaii, United States
Places
10

2 Do · 5 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 1 Drink

Curated routes
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Hawaii Paradise

Best season
Apr – Oct

from our route notes

Warmest month
September

23°C / 73°F avg high

Coolest month
February

20°C / 67°F avg high

Wettest month
March

about 83 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Maui

10 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

Do

Hands-on ways to spend time in Maui across East Maui and South Maui.

  • Road to Hana in MauiPhoto: Rama M · Google
    Do

    Road to Hana

    Winding coastal drive with waterfalls, bamboo forest and lookouts.

    Tip Start by 7am, fill gas in Paia, and drive back before dark.

    • East Maui
    • Free
    • 10 hr
    • Early start
  • Molokini Crater in MauiPhoto: ServTek · Google
    Do

    Molokini Crater

    Boat snorkel trip to a half-sunken crater with very clear water.

    Tip Book a morning boat from Maalaea; seas get rough after noon.

    • South Maui
    • $$$
    • 5 hr
    • Morning

Outdoors

Trails, views and open space in and around Maui.

  • Haleakalā National Park in MauiPhoto: Niagara66 · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Outdoors

    Haleakalā National Park

    Watch sunrise from 10,000 ft above the clouds, then hike into the crater.

    Tip Sunrise entry needs a reservation on recreation.gov; bring warm layers.

    • Upcountry
    • $
    • 5 hr
    • Sunrise
  • ʻĪao Valley State Monument in MauiPhoto: Danielle Carlisle · Google
    Outdoors

    ʻĪao Valley State Monument

    Short paved walk to view the 1,200-ft ʻĪao Needle in a green valley.

    Tip Non-resident reservations required; mornings are clearest.

    • Wailuku
    • $
    • 60 min
    • Morning
  • Twin Falls in MauiPhoto: Miguel Pastrana · Google
    Outdoors

    Twin Falls

    Easy farm-trail walk to swimmable waterfalls at the start of the Hana drive.

    Tip Pay the small parking fee; the farm stand sells smoothies.

    • Haiku
    • $
    • 60 min
    • Morning
  • Waiʻānapanapa State Park in MauiPhoto: Test Test · Google
    Outdoors

    Waiʻānapanapa State Park

    Black sand beach, sea caves and lava coastline near Hana.

    Tip Advance entry and parking reservation required.

    • Hana
    • $
    • 1.5 hr
    • Midday
  • Kaʻanapali Beach in MauiPhoto: Número equivocado · Google
    Outdoors

    Kaʻanapali Beach

    Long sandy beach with good snorkeling at Black Rock.

    Tip Snorkel at Puʻu Kekaʻa (Black Rock) in the morning calm.

    • Kaʻanapali
    • Free
    • 3 hr
    • Morning

Eat

2 places to eat across Kuau and Paia, picked for groups who care about the food.

  • Mama's Fish House in MauiPhoto: Mama's Fish House · Google
    Eat

    Mama's Fish House

    Oceanfront Kuau restaurant that names the fisherman who caught your fish.

    Tip Book weeks ahead; a lunch slot is easier to land.

    • Kuau
    • $$$$
    • 2 hr
    • Sunset dinner
  • Paia Fish Market in MauiPhoto: Paia Fish Market Restaurant · Google
    Eat

    Paia Fish Market

    Casual counter for fresh fish plates and tacos in surf-town Paia.

    Tip Get the ono or mahi plate; seating is at shared tables.

    • Paia
    • $$
    • 45 min
    • Lunch

Drink

1 bar or café in Kihei for coffee, a round or a nightcap.

  • Maui Brewing Co. Kihei in MauiPhoto: Maui Brewing Co. · Google
    Drink

    Maui Brewing Co. Kihei

    Big brewery taproom and restaurant pouring Bikini Blonde and coconut porter.

    Tip Kitchen serves full meals; ask about brewery tours.

    • Kihei
    • $$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Evening

How to fit Maui into a trip

Maui is stop 2 of 3 on our Hawaii Paradise route. Follow it as-is or lift Maui into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Maui month by month

Average daily highs run from 20°C / 67°F in February to 23°C / 73°F in September. March is the wettest month, with about 83 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Maui weather and the best time to visit →

Near Maui

4 other destinations from our guides within about 200 km (124 mi), measured in a straight line.

Maui questions, answered

How many days do you need in Maui?

Our route notes suggest 3–4 days in Maui. On our Hawaii Paradise route it is stop 2 of 3 in a 10-day trip. The listed visit times for our 10 places add up to roughly 31 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Maui best known for?

Give Maui 3–4 days: one for Haleakalā sunrise, one for the Road to Hana, and time for snorkeling and Paia. Standouts on our list: Haleakalā National Park (Watch sunrise from 10,000 ft above the clouds, then hike into the crater); ʻĪao Valley State Monument (Short paved walk to view the 1,200-ft ʻĪao Needle in a green valley); Twin Falls (Easy farm-trail walk to swimmable waterfalls at the start of the Hana drive).

When is the best time to visit Maui?

Our Hawaii Paradise route is best Apr – Oct. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in September (23°C / 73°F), the coolest in February (20°C / 67°F) and the most rain in March (about 83 mm).

What are the best things to do in Maui?

Start with Haleakalā National Park, ʻĪao Valley State Monument, Road to Hana, Twin Falls and Waiʻānapanapa State Park. Our guide lists 10 places in all, from 2 activities, 5 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 bar or café.

Where should a group eat in Maui?

Our picks: Mama's Fish House (Kuau); Paia Fish Market. Book weeks ahead; a lunch slot is easier to land (Mama's Fish House).

What is near Maui?

The closest destinations in our guides are Big Island (about 156 km / 97 mi), Kailua & Lanikai (about 159 km / 99 mi) and Waikiki (about 165 km / 103 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

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