One-of-a-Kind Maui Experiences

On a fragrant mountainside overlooking ocean and mountains, Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm is a sanctuary of serenity. Stroll the 13.5 acres, sniff 25 varieties of the purple bloom, take a 30 to 45-minute walking or cart tour, and enjoy a picnic in the fresh air. And of course, take home some farmstead lotion, soap or shaving gel. To make advance tour reservations, call 808 878 3004.

This friendly Maui spot offers creative wood-fire pizzas with Maui pineapple and kalua pork, plus organic salads.

This friendly Maui spot offers creative wood-fire pizzas with Maui pineapple and kalua pork, plus organic salads.

This small former 1870s plantation village is authentic and funky. It’s filled with windsurfers, but also with a growing element of design, wellness and food-minded local entrepreneurs

Hike the four-mile round trip of this beautiful trail on the southeast side of Haleakalā National Park to take in a spectacular view of the 400-foot Waimoku Falls.

Picnic on the black sand beach of this remote stretch of coastline that offers camping, fishing, hiking and seabird-watching.

If you want to see Hawaiian talents live on stage, take in a concert or ballet, it’s got to be this place — Hawaiʻi’s best and most comprehensive visual and performing arts complex.

Take a 40-minute guided tram ride right through the fields to get an overview of Hawaiian agriculture at this 120-acre working plantation and preserve.

Hawaiian history permeates this colorful town — an interesting mix of the young and old, with its cute wooden storefronts, longtime mom ‘n pop stores, stylish cafes and coffee houses, classic tropical scenery and backdrop of the dramatic ʻĪao Valley.

Views are unparalleled of both the North and South Shores, along with towering Haleakalā, from Maui’s longest zipline. Choose from eight ziplines over 2.5 miles at this canopy adventure covering The Valley Isle’s West Maui mountains: from a 250-foot ride to a whopping 3,600 feet.

See Maui’s famous landmark, the ‘Iao Needle, at this lush 4,000-acre park and historic site, just went of Wailuku.

Located in Upcountry Maui, this breathtaking eight-acre farm offers specialty tours that include gourmet meals made from fresh, natural products.

This covered market is well-known for its fresh local fruits and vegetables, including pick-your-own strawberries, and flowers, preserves and baked goods.

This organic farm and vodka distillery with a focus on sustainability offers tours, tastings and a casual open-air cafe on the slopes of Haleakalā.

This Maui craft distillery offers vodkas, rums, whiskeys and gins made from local Hawaiʻi ingredients.

Taste the estate-grown wines, including sparking, pineapple and raspberry dessert offerings, at this scenic vineyard in Kula, Maui.

Hundreds of colorful, exotic blooms, plants, shrubs and trees are on display at the bucolic botanical garden in Kula created by a local landscape architect and still family run.

On a fragrant mountainside overlooking ocean and mountains, Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm is a sanctuary of serenity. Stroll the 13.5 acres, sniff 25 varieties of the purple bloom, take a 30 to 45-minute walking or cart tour, and enjoy a picnic in the fresh air.

This former plantation town is artsy, so make time to peruse the galleries, clothing stores, boutiques and artist studios.

At 10,023-feet, Haleakalā (“House of the Sun”) volcano houses one of the planet’s largest dormant craters. Hike, bike or horseback-ride the Mars-like red landscape looking out for endangered flora and fauna.

Visit this Maui shopping mall for brand-name shopping, dining, entertainment and special events.

If you’ve got serious shopping on the agenda, spend the afternoon in Kahului at Maui’s largest mall. This shopping and entertainment destination has the island’s only department stores, Sears and Macy’s, and 100-plus other retailers and dining venues. Shop trendy island fashions and national brand names such as American Eagle Outfitters, Victoria’s Secret, Claire’s and Vans.

Experience the inventive craft beer and brewery-to-table dining of Hawaiʻi’s largest craft brewery.

Enjoy ice-cold beer and delicious meals at this family-friendly gathering spot for foodies and beer lovers.

Head to this casual restaurant for delicious Greek and Italian cuisine featuring fresh ingredients from Maui’s farms and waters.

Play 18 holes at both Golf Magazine and Golf Digest’s pick for the country’s best courses. Choose from three celebrated championship courses, famed for their gorgeous tropical island scenery, with the Pacific’s top outdoor training facility and two full-service pro shops. This is Hawai‘i’s largest and most acclaimed golf facility — and it’s just minutes from the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui resort.

This family-owned Maui restaurant offers fresh, local food for lunch and dinner, including a fresh sushi bar.

This Italian restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine from award-winning Chef Matteo Mistura, named Maui’s Best Chef 2016.

Enjoy fresh seafood and island ingredients at this island escape restaurant in Wailea. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.

A Hawaiian classic, this 18-hole course combines outstanding golf with impressive views of the ocean, islands and the Mt. Haleakalā volcano.

This scenic par-72 course has ocean views from every hole and is considered one of America’s most female-friendly courses.

Work on your game at this award-winning tennis club with 11 courts, premier facilities and a full-service pro shop.

Snorkel the clear-blue sheltered waters around this striking partially submerged volcanic caldera — a marine preserve teeming with coral and thousands of fish and sea creatures found nowhere else — that resulted from an eruption 230,000 years ago. Ancient Hawaiians fished here and you’ll feel as if you’re inside an aquarium. Swim with green sea turtles or scuba dive along the sheer back wall plunging 300 feet down.

Hit the amusement park with the kids — or just kids at heart — for an afternoon of old-fashioned fun and games. There are tropical island bumper boats, two 18-hole miniature golf courses, a 25-foot climbing wall and bungee trampoline.

Just south of Wailea, Keoneʻōʻio Bay, or La Perouse Bay, in Ahihi Kinau Natural Area Reserve is a must for snorkeling. Explore the little coves and tide pools in the turquoise water along the sheltered rocky northern end shore, and look for spinner dolphins and wild goats. Few visit this beautiful historic area, dubbed Maui’s Forbidden Coast, named after the French naval officer/explorer who landed here in 1786. The Haleakalā volcano erupted here in 1790; see the archaeological ruins and monument to the Hawaiian villagers who perished on the black-lava shore.