The scope and variety of
attractions and things to do on Maui is world-renown and practically
endless. The beach across from Kamaole Sands is rated among the top
ten swimming beaches in the state of Hawaii. Just a block or two away
from our condo is the Kihei Boat Ramp, where scuba diving, snorkeling
and fishing boats go out every day with vacationers to Molokini, a world famous dive site. Numerous other
sports opportunities and outdoor physical activities abound around the
island, including world class golf, tennis, kayaking, sailing, boating,
waterskiing, parasailing, jet skiing, surfing, windsurfing, biking
(including riding down ?Haleakala mountain), hiking, fishing, horseback
riding, tree top canopy rides, rock climbing and spelunking.
On
those less physical days, you might want to sightsee around this
incredibly beautiful island. Take the winding, scenic drive to Hana or
go there with an organized tour group. Maybe arrange a helicopter tour
and see fantastic waterfalls, nature and the Haleakala crater. Or
take the half hour drive from the condo to the Iao Needle and experience
not only the splendid scenery, but also an important part of Maui
island history. Just a short drive from Iao Needle to Kahului, and if
it is a weekday when Maui Community College is in session, plan on
having lunch at the college's cafeteria where you will surely enjoy the
wonderful and inexpensive food whipped up by the expert student cooks
from the Culinary Institute at the Maui CC. And speaking about food,
outstanding restaurants (from inexpensive to pricey) can be found
everywhere around the island.
Take the picturesque,
unbroken-ocean-view drive to, and walk around, historical Lahaina, or
maybe visit the Sugar Museum only 6 or 7 miles away from the condo. Learn about the incredible Hawaii ocean environment and enjoy a half
day or more at the fascinating Maui Ocean Center, a superb aquarium at
the north end of Kihei. And if you don't want to particularly plan
anything, just get in the car and drive out to the lava fields, or to
Paia, or upcounty and see and enjoy Maui in your own special way. If
upcountry is your destination, a drive up the mountain to the Haleakala
caldera should be on your to-do list (take a sweatshirt or sweater).
On
some quiet morning, you might take a stroll around lovely and friendly
Kihei. Maybe walk along the white sandy beach and lava outcroppings,
or just meander down the road, and make it over to the posh hotels at
nearby Wailea. Shop fancy, or visit the local shops, souvenir plazas,
or art outlets found throughout Kihei and all over Maui. And if you've
never done it before, take in a traditional Hawaiian luau (many good
ones in Wailea and other places around the island).