This was our 1st stop when we took the boat out to Molokini Crater. Our vessel anchored in the…read moreocean, we jumped off, and proceeded to snorkel. Immediately we saw some sea turtles; and likely saw at least half a dozen turtles during our 30 minutes there! It's definitely called turtle town for a reason. We also saw various fish, a reef shark, and got up close to these turtles, it was amazing. We were so close that we can probably reach out and almost touch them! The whole family had so much fun; definitely recommend this spot to swim with turtles.

Turtle Town 10/10 would recommend! We saw 4-5 turtles when we were there. Definitely worth the time.read more

Dragon's Teeth is a unique and memorable stop if you're exploring Maui. The rugged lava rock…read moreformations and dramatic coastline create an almost mystical atmosphere, especially with the powerful ocean waves nearby. When I visited, the trail was very muddy in some spots, so be prepared if it has rained recently. It was also incredibly windy -- strong enough that it was difficult to keep my balance at times! Surprisingly, those conditions made the experience feel even more dramatic and unforgettable. Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for the elements, but if you don't mind a little adventure, Dragon's Teeth is definitely worth the visit.

Beautiful views of the lava formations at dragon's teeth. It's a little confusing to get there as…read moreit's adjacent to the Ritz Carlton resort & golf course. But worth the walk up to see the views.

My wife loves this Maui Gift & Craft Fair. It's where you can go and support the local artists who…read moremake and try to earn a living with these unique arts & crafts. They open every Sunday and we always try to go here every time we are in Maui. The artists/sellers are really nice and are often more than happy to go over their work too.

Aloha! First time in Hawaii and it was recommended to us to check out this gift and craft fair to…read moresupport local artists and small businesses. I was informed that money earned here also goes towards rebuilding Lahaina from the wild fires. This is a great place to buy souvenirs for yourself and others and most of the items don't take up too much space in the luggage! My only thing is that certain vendors sell similar items and their prices can be different. For example, I bought items from one vendor then found them at another vendor for a lesser price. So I recommend browsing all the booths before making any purchases. The vendors are nice though and are happy to let you know about their products! Happy shopping!

Makaluapuna Point is a view point that overlooks the many bays and waters surrounding it. To get…read morehere you'll need to walk down a trail that's not exactly stable but only a short ways away. This point is also known as Dragon's Teeth due to the many rock formations in the area that resemble that shape. If you walk further down you'll see the Kapalua Labyrinth which reminds me of the one at Lands End in San Francisco. It's a nice quick viewpoint.

Nice stop to learn a lot about humpback whales and turtles as well. They have a porch out back…read morethat overlooks a historic fishpond that was owned by the royal family. The staff are very knowledgeable! Great place to take the keiki. Parking in front and free!

We walked in just as they were closing- that didn't keep the employee (Jeep) from walking us over…read moreto the lanai to talk to us about the fishing pond, turtles and humpbacks. Jeep was lovely and kind, she stayed over and conversed with us for 20 minutes. Thank you for being so kind. Can't wait to come back during business hours. PS- love the live webcam!

Love Lahaina! Wonderful place to visit to eat, drink, play, and relax. They have great restaurants…read moreand people are nice.

I have been fortunate to have visited Maui many times and have had so many great adventures in and…read morearound Lahaina and Kihei. So many wonderful memories. Now my heart breaks with every new video or photo from Lahaina. I can only imagine the anguish of those who have lost loved ones and the pain of those that suffered burns and other injuries. I humbly and sincerely pray for all those affected by this tragedy. Mikey says: Amen

My wife and I were going on a tour of the Road to Hana, and we waited with great anticipation for…read moreour van to show up and wisk us along Highway 30, towards our goal. I don't even remember the name of the tour company...that is not important now. What is, was our luck in finding to irrepressable Kowie... from Maui. Kowie showed up in Male Daisy Duke shorts and a blue/yellow Hawaiian shirt. He enthusiastically introduced everyone as they boarded the bus, and made embarrasingly candid small talk with them and the group. 2 Black women from Atlanta entered - " Are you Sistas...sisters....or just naughty friends? " Kowie then proceeded to load his Road to Hana mix tape he brought along, amazing stuff!! Brotha IZ, Fiji, Don Ho, amongst others was played throughout our journey, and boy did it add to the experience. Kowie has a mischievious little snicker that he invokes when he gives you off-color or controversial Island facts: "The original natives were involved in incest and underage frivolity.....it was not perversion that drove them, it was just the natural state of events". "The Island was just a blend of manism, until the White Man came and brought his Christianity". As far as driving the tricky route, Kowie is the master. He dares anyone foolish enough to fuck with him (i.e. incoming traffic containing unsuspecting tourists) with a taunt of "You wanna Dance? Well let me take my ride and dance with you Babeee". He takes turns with expert precision, and keeps the tour going with short stops with an emphasis on Camera Worthy Locations in an area just beaming and chockful of Camera Worthy Locations. What a character this Kowie dude is: Along the route, he stopped in the middle of the road to retrieve a fallen avocado and nearly got run over, we stopped so he could heckle a dude taking a piss on the side of the road while his embarrased girlfriend stood gaurd, we stopped so he could make fun of a trust fund baby at the Hana Bus stop for no good reason, and he fed Hostess Crumb Cakes to greedy baby mongooses near Black Sand Beach. We didn't take the pre-ordained cookie cutter route either. We trespassed on Oprah Winfrey's private beach, stole mini pinecones from the Red Sand beach, and parked illegally on the other side of the road many times to get a good shot. "Here comes a pure beauty" he would cackle as we passed yet another waterfall. Along the way, Kowie made small talk with nearly every local that passed us on foot or incoming traffic. He dropped off some local banana bread to the hippy dude selling orchid arrangements along the road, and asked about tomorrow's surfing conditions with a random marijuana induced local at the end of our journey. Kowie generously gave us a copy of the mix CD as we tipped him on the way out. If you are EVER going on a van tour of Hana, You MUST have Kowie as your guide. Anything else would be pure folly.

This is a great spot to meet people before dining or a whale watch departure…read more So much history here dating back to sailing ships. They are reworking the benches two at a time. Making them very nice. It's incredible to think this is one tree.

Gorgeous park next to the courthouse in downtown Lahaina off the wharf. Absolutely a must-see if…read moreyou're wandering through the tourist shops or grabbing a bite to eat in the area. We were wandering the walk along the wharf & eventually came to this large park area under the canopy of Banyon trees with their incredibly unique, winding formations. The sun peeks through the canopies during daylight hours making it quite a "magical" experience with random sun bursts as you make your way around. There are plenty of benches set up to sit down & enjoy the relaxing scenery. In the evening hours, there are specifically placed lights that illuminate the intricate trees so day or night it's just incredible to walk through. Along with the beautiful trees, there are also an abundance of chickens & roosters milling around! That was quite entertaining for my little nephew who wanted to follow the young rooster with it's colorful feathers & fun clucking- perusing for crumbs/snacks the tourists drop. So many great photo ops here- but please do keep in mind to be respectful of other tourists who would like photos- I did notice some wanted to ignore the "NO Climbing" & other signage. We do need to remember to respect nature, not trash it & also allow others to get their photos WITHOUT you front & center hogging the tree... but, that's just my suggestion as we found it difficult to get photos without another camping for the "perfect selfie". Law enforcement is in the area frequently due to homeless population- you do need to be aware of your surroundings. But overall this is a beautiful place you don't want to miss if you are in Lanhaina & walking along the wharf downtown. The tree formations here are incredible & something you won't see anywhere else. The courthouse aside is also interesting to walk through- the vicinity has quite a historic feel. But this is a great place to stop, sit & relax with the most beautiful scenery- probably better during the weekdays as it was rather crowded on weekend afternoons.