Kīhei
Kamaʻole beach parks
Choose a beach morning close to your South Maui base.
18 IDEAS · YOUR BIJOU GUIDE
Things to Do
in Maui
Beach time around Kīhei and Wailea, mountain landscapes and a taste of Upcountry. Build in a few completely unplanned afternoons.
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18 ideas to explore
Beaches & the ocean
Wailea
Wailea beaches
Spend a relaxed afternoon along the sand.
South Maui
Mākena coastline
Enjoy the scenery; assess surf before entering the water.
Maui coast
A guided snorkel outing
Choose an operator and outing suited to your swimming ability.
Maui coast
A sailing trip
See the island from the water on a guided cruise.
South Maui
A paddleboard lesson
Start with instruction and suitable ocean conditions.
Landscapes & island scenery
Central Maui
ʻĪao Valley
Explore the lookout and check entry requirements before visiting.
Hāna Highway
Kaumahina lookout
Make a scenic stop on an east-coast outing.
Hāna Highway
Puaʻa Kaʻa wayside
Pause at a state-managed stop along the drive.
East Maui
Wailua Valley lookout
Add a short scenery stop to a carefully paced drive.
Mountains & small towns
Upcountry
Makawao
Browse town and leave time for a café stop.
Upcountry
Kula
Plan a countryside outing around local food.
North coast
Pāʻia
Explore the town before a North Shore afternoon.
Family & food
Māʻalaea
Maui Ocean Center
Explore marine exhibits on a day away from the beach.
Kīhei
Kīhei dining
Try a new local meal close to home.
Wailea
Wailea dinner
Reserve a special dinner for a slower evening.
Signature experiences
Haleakalā National Park
Haleakalā sunrise
Book the required sunrise reservation and bring warm layers.
Seasonal experiences
Maui waters
Whale watching
Choose a seasonal wildlife outing; sightings are never guaranteed.
PUT A DAY TOGETHER
Three ways to explore
Suggested plans to adapt to your dates, interests and pace.
Stay south
Choose Kamaʻole or Wailea, take a long lunch and keep the afternoon free.
An Upcountry day
Explore Makawao and Kula, with time for local food and countryside stops.
Ocean or mountain
Choose a guided ocean outing or a reserved Haleakalā visit, then make the rest of the day easy.
A LITTLE LOCAL PLANNING
Before you head out
Check current opening times, reservations and access before heading out.
Guide reviewed September 28, 2026.- Check official park notices before a long drive. Waiʻānapanapa and Polipoli were listed as closed on September 28, 2026; confirm reopening before planning either.
- Keep Haleakalā and an east-Maui drive on separate days. Sunrise requires an advance reservation.
- Follow lifeguard guidance and current ocean conditions; respect wildlife and cultural sites.
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