I am going to be in Maui for around 2 weeks and for about a week I will be in Kapalua first and then Hana for the rest of the time and really only have two things planned one being a bike ride down the side of Haleakala mountain and then a snorkel somewhere the name escapes me but the rest of the time I think I will have pretty much free time and would like to get out and see Maui's natural beauty. I am leaving on Wednesday so if there is anything awesome going on for two weeks after that then let me know.
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Trails and hiking in Maui
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bitter1,
Buy a copy of "Maui Revealed" when you get there. It has a lot of good info in it on places, things to do (or avoid), and good directions on how to get there.
When you are staying on the Kapalua side, my favorite snorkeling spots are Kapalua Bay, Honolua Bay (just north of there), and Black Rock (a few miles south.) There is a nice hiking trail that follows the coast from Kapalua Bay up to DT Fleming beach that is a scenic and mostly flat hike. Another short drive and hike that I liked on the north side was going to the "blowhole" where the tide is forced through a volcanic tube to create a giant geyser. My favorite restaurant on that side of the island is the Sea House at Napili Kai beach (right next to Kapalua.) Great location and good food at reasonable prices for breakfast lunch and dinner.
Another excursion that I can recommend is taking a boat trip to snorkel at Molokini crater and/or the island of Lanai. I went on a Pacific Whale Foundation boat and they did a good job. There are other companies that do this too.
When you are on the Hana side of the island, I strongly recommend the Pipiwai trail hike above the Seven Sacred Pools. Many people say that it is the best hike on the island. It is 2 to 3 miles of climbing on a well marked trail that takes you through a lot of varied vegetation including giant Banyon trees, a Bamboo forest, and bridge and stream crossings to see various water falls and pools. I did it successfully in flip-flops because it wasn't on the plan to do that day, but I would recommend some more substantial shoes because the trail has a lot of rocks and tree roots that can trip you up.
If you want to splurge on a great dinner, try Mama's Fish House near Paia. Check it out online and make reservations if you decide to go.
Enjoy the trip. Two weeks will go fast once you are there.
Phil
Buy a copy of "Maui Revealed" when you get there. It has a lot of good info in it on places, things to do (or avoid), and good directions on how to get there.
When you are staying on the Kapalua side, my favorite snorkeling spots are Kapalua Bay, Honolua Bay (just north of there), and Black Rock (a few miles south.) There is a nice hiking trail that follows the coast from Kapalua Bay up to DT Fleming beach that is a scenic and mostly flat hike. Another short drive and hike that I liked on the north side was going to the "blowhole" where the tide is forced through a volcanic tube to create a giant geyser. My favorite restaurant on that side of the island is the Sea House at Napili Kai beach (right next to Kapalua.) Great location and good food at reasonable prices for breakfast lunch and dinner.
Another excursion that I can recommend is taking a boat trip to snorkel at Molokini crater and/or the island of Lanai. I went on a Pacific Whale Foundation boat and they did a good job. There are other companies that do this too.
When you are on the Hana side of the island, I strongly recommend the Pipiwai trail hike above the Seven Sacred Pools. Many people say that it is the best hike on the island. It is 2 to 3 miles of climbing on a well marked trail that takes you through a lot of varied vegetation including giant Banyon trees, a Bamboo forest, and bridge and stream crossings to see various water falls and pools. I did it successfully in flip-flops because it wasn't on the plan to do that day, but I would recommend some more substantial shoes because the trail has a lot of rocks and tree roots that can trip you up.
If you want to splurge on a great dinner, try Mama's Fish House near Paia. Check it out online and make reservations if you decide to go.
Enjoy the trip. Two weeks will go fast once you are there.
Phil
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I went to Maui 5 years ago and tried to find a nice quiet place to snorkel. I don't remember where or any kind of directions on how to get there, but I saw an area that was roped off that said something along the lines of "Danger do not enter." I noticed there were a couple of cars parked near the entrance so me and my girlfriend at the time walked down there. It was a medium sized cove like area of beach with about 8-10 people there. It was the first time I had been snorkeling and it was mind-blowing. Food for thought...