Ruby And Sam’s guidebook
Shopping
Designer brands, outlet prices! The only outlet center in the world located in a historic oceanfront resort town.
Featuring a collection of more than 30 leading designer and brand names including Coach Outlet, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Banana Republic Factory Store, Gap Factory Store and Tommy Hilfige
48 locals recommend
Outlets of Maui
900 Front StDesigner brands, outlet prices! The only outlet center in the world located in a historic oceanfront resort town.
Featuring a collection of more than 30 leading designer and brand names including Coach Outlet, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Banana Republic Factory Store, Gap Factory Store and Tommy Hilfige
The Shops at Wailea
3750 Wailea Alanui DrClose by and high-end stores
On the Kaanapali walkway. Whalers Village has a number of restaurants, a food court, a playground for kids, and a number of shops. The restaurants and shops validate your parking.
159 locals recommend
Whalers Village
2435 Kaanapali PkwyOn the Kaanapali walkway. Whalers Village has a number of restaurants, a food court, a playground for kids, and a number of shops. The restaurants and shops validate your parking.
Saturday morning only. Tons of local fruit, avocados, snacks, veggies, coffees and souvenirs.
25 locals recommend
Upcountry Farmer's Market
55 Kiopaa StSaturday morning only. Tons of local fruit, avocados, snacks, veggies, coffees and souvenirs.
Beaches - South Maui (nearest to Kihei)
A very kid-friendly little beach in Kihei, super mellow, shallow & no waves. It has a traditional "fish pond" which is a big circle of rocks that creates a shallow pool and natural break from the waves. Great place to see the turtles (”Honu”) hanging out on the rocks.
22 locals recommend
Kalepolepo
S Kihei RdA very kid-friendly little beach in Kihei, super mellow, shallow & no waves. It has a traditional "fish pond" which is a big circle of rocks that creates a shallow pool and natural break from the waves. Great place to see the turtles (”Honu”) hanging out on the rocks.
A big grassy park and beautiful beach for amazing sunsets. Kam III is the most popular of the three Kam beaches. It is also the best for boogie-boarding, with a regular break here that can get fairly large during south swells. It is shortest and least wide of the Kama’oles, but it does have the most facilities and a gigantic grassy park area. It also has a new playground and bathroom, and plenty of parking (But weekends & holidays are very popular here – so you will probably need to park in the overflow parking lot.)
201 locals recommend
Kamaole Beach Park II
South Kihei RoadA big grassy park and beautiful beach for amazing sunsets. Kam III is the most popular of the three Kam beaches. It is also the best for boogie-boarding, with a regular break here that can get fairly large during south swells. It is shortest and least wide of the Kama’oles, but it does have the most facilities and a gigantic grassy park area. It also has a new playground and bathroom, and plenty of parking (But weekends & holidays are very popular here – so you will probably need to park in the overflow parking lot.)
There was a sailboat that washed ashore in the tsunami for those pirate vibes. that might be moved soon. Awesome snorkeling on the lefthand side of the beach too.
31 locals recommend
Kamaole Beach Park I
75 Alanui Ke'ali'iThere was a sailboat that washed ashore in the tsunami for those pirate vibes. that might be moved soon. Awesome snorkeling on the lefthand side of the beach too.
Possibly the most beautiful beach park in the Keawakapu public parking. you can sit in the grassy area in front of the Kihei Surfside Resort and watch for whales/sunset, or sit in the grassy area in front of Mana Kai Maui Resort, or take a long walk down Keawakapu.
80 locals recommend
Keawakapu Beach
Kilohana DrivePossibly the most beautiful beach park in the Keawakapu public parking. you can sit in the grassy area in front of the Kihei Surfside Resort and watch for whales/sunset, or sit in the grassy area in front of Mana Kai Maui Resort, or take a long walk down Keawakapu.
Beaches - West Maui
Several times voted the best beach in the world. On the north end you can do a mini-cliff jump.
50 locals recommend
Kaanapali Beach
Several times voted the best beach in the world. On the north end you can do a mini-cliff jump.
Local surf favorite (but not overly intense waves). Beautiful spot for sunsets, paddleboarding, surfing and picnics.
20 locals recommend
Launiupoko Beach Park
Hawaii 30Local surf favorite (but not overly intense waves). Beautiful spot for sunsets, paddleboarding, surfing and picnics.
"America's Best Beach" In 2018. With gentle breaking waves above and vibrant marine life below, Kapalua Bay offers a sheltered sanctuary for exploring the wonders of the ocean.
89 locals recommend
Kapalua Bay Beach
"America's Best Beach" In 2018. With gentle breaking waves above and vibrant marine life below, Kapalua Bay offers a sheltered sanctuary for exploring the wonders of the ocean.
A less crowded, low-key resort beach with a much more family feel than many in West Maui.
100 locals recommend
Napili Bay
A less crowded, low-key resort beach with a much more family feel than many in West Maui.
Honolua Bay
Best known for snorkeling and world-class surfing
his world-class beach is much less developed and far less touristy than Ka’anapali Beach, however conditions can become dangerous during high surf with strong rip currents and powerful waves common. For experienced boogie boarders & surfers there is often good surf during North swells.
19 locals recommend
Fleming Beach
his world-class beach is much less developed and far less touristy than Ka’anapali Beach, however conditions can become dangerous during high surf with strong rip currents and powerful waves common. For experienced boogie boarders & surfers there is often good surf during North swells.
Beaches - North Maui
Baldwin Beach is definitely one of the most frequented beaches in Maui’s North Shore area. Not just because it’s insanely beautiful, but there’s a huge parking lot, public restrooms, showers and many different areas to throw a towel down and relax.
75 locals recommend
Baldwin Beach Park
Baldwin ParkBaldwin Beach is definitely one of the most frequented beaches in Maui’s North Shore area. Not just because it’s insanely beautiful, but there’s a huge parking lot, public restrooms, showers and many different areas to throw a towel down and relax.
World-class surfing and windsurfing, along with the famous turtles resting on the beach!
69 locals recommend
Ho'okipa Beach Park
179 Hana HwyWorld-class surfing and windsurfing, along with the famous turtles resting on the beach!
Right by the airport, it is one of the best places to visit just before hopping on your plane to go back home. This beach is most famous for being an ideal location to windsurf or kitesurf, or just to watch incredibly skilled athletes doing both!
25 locals recommend
Kanaha Beach Park
Amala PlaceRight by the airport, it is one of the best places to visit just before hopping on your plane to go back home. This beach is most famous for being an ideal location to windsurf or kitesurf, or just to watch incredibly skilled athletes doing both!
Food Scene (nearby Kihei and Wailea)
Ok, its behind a Shell gas station. But locals swear by this joint that makes made-to-order amazing smash burgers, noodles, and sushi!
Havens
30 Manao Kala StreetOk, its behind a Shell gas station. But locals swear by this joint that makes made-to-order amazing smash burgers, noodles, and sushi!
Casual, modern pick for a sharable Filipino & Hawaiian family recipes plus a traveling dim-sum cart in Wailea
25 locals recommend
Lineage
3750 Wailea Alanui DrCasual, modern pick for a sharable Filipino & Hawaiian family recipes plus a traveling dim-sum cart in Wailea
On Piikea Avenue right behind the Azeka shopping center a 1/4 mile away. Good stuff for coffee, poke bowls, burgers, fish tacos, etc.
Kihei Food Truck Park
1 Piikea AvenueOn Piikea Avenue right behind the Azeka shopping center a 1/4 mile away. Good stuff for coffee, poke bowls, burgers, fish tacos, etc.
Eskimo Candy Inc
2665 Wai Wai PlAmazing fresh poke
Try the poke counter in the back of Tamura's Liquor Store. Tamura's no longer serves poke bowls, they just sell the poke by the half pound in containers you can take for a picnic or to keep in the fridge. These are local favorites and largely unknown to tourists!
18 locals recommend
Tamura's Fine Wines & Liquors
91 E Lipoa StTry the poke counter in the back of Tamura's Liquor Store. Tamura's no longer serves poke bowls, they just sell the poke by the half pound in containers you can take for a picnic or to keep in the fridge. These are local favorites and largely unknown to tourists!
(The Triangle) gets a little packed with tourists, but has some good options. Some have live music on the weekends. Nalu's South Shore Grill is a decent option for some local flavors, with sometimes live music.
37 locals recommend
Kihei Kalama Village
1941 S Kihei Rd(The Triangle) gets a little packed with tourists, but has some good options. Some have live music on the weekends. Nalu's South Shore Grill is a decent option for some local flavors, with sometimes live music.
Nutcharee's Authentic Thai Food
1280 S Kihei RdMaui Thai Bistro
2439 S Kihei RdMonsoon India
760 S Kihei RdReally tasty with beautiful water/sunset views. A little pricey.
Matteo's Osteria
161 Wailea Ike PlIsana
515 S Kihei RdStellar sushi
Miso Phat Sushi
4310 Lower Honoapiilani RdSansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar
1819 S Kihei RdPro tip - get a scoop of coconut ice cream in the bottom of almost any flavor.
76 locals recommend
Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice
61 S Kihei RdPro tip - get a scoop of coconut ice cream in the bottom of almost any flavor.
Good Hawaiian fusion. It’s THE happy hour spot. No reservations, always a line. Go early afternoon.
241 locals recommend
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman
10 Wailea Gateway PlGood Hawaiian fusion. It’s THE happy hour spot. No reservations, always a line. Go early afternoon.
Local favorite. Nice space, live music on weekends, family friendly. The Kihei location is huge great indoor/outdoor, lawn with games for kids to play, and a great happy hour.
146 locals recommend
Maui Brewing Company
605 Lipoa PkwyLocal favorite. Nice space, live music on weekends, family friendly. The Kihei location is huge great indoor/outdoor, lawn with games for kids to play, and a great happy hour.
Food Scene (West Maui)
Star Noodle
1285 Front StreetVery popular noodles on the water, get reservations early
Frida's Beach House
1287 Front StMexican food on the water with amazing views
Māla Ocean Tavern
1307 Front StComfort food with great views
Honu
1295 Front StSeafood and Pizza right on the water
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Kaanapali, Maui
2435 Kaanapali ParkwayBest happy hour
Leilani's on the Beach
2435 Kaanapali PkwyHas a great hula pie
Hula Grill
2435 Kaanapali PkwyHas a sandy/beach area with tables - live music many evenings
Excellent sushi, a little further west in Kapalua. Get in line at 4pm on Sundays and Mondays for the early bird special (50% off!)
158 locals recommend
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar
1819 S Kihei RdExcellent sushi, a little further west in Kapalua. Get in line at 4pm on Sundays and Mondays for the early bird special (50% off!)
Merrimans Kapalua
1 Bay Club PlBreathtaking ocean views, farm to table dishes
Sale Pepe
878 Front StFamous for artisan pasta and pizzas
Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop
820 Olowalu Village RdBest pies on the island but also a bakery/lunch spot
Food Scene (North Maui)
Bustling local counter turning out pork belly bowls, garlic noodles & other Hawaiian comfort fare by Chef Sheldon Simeon
31 locals recommend
Tin Roof
360 Papa PlBustling local counter turning out pork belly bowls, garlic noodles & other Hawaiian comfort fare by Chef Sheldon Simeon
Maybe the most famous restaurant on the island - best to get a reservation as soon as you make plans to go to Maui - has its own beach area right outside the restaurant. Pro tip - go for lunch. Reservations are easier that way.
355 locals recommend
Mama's Fish House
799 Poho PlMaybe the most famous restaurant on the island - best to get a reservation as soon as you make plans to go to Maui - has its own beach area right outside the restaurant. Pro tip - go for lunch. Reservations are easier that way.
Koki Beach in Hana - No frills, all outdoors, sitting on lawn chairs & picnic tables really good Hawaiian plate lunch. Great BBQ’d meats. Right on the beach, we saw a lot of tide pools when we went too.
6 locals recommend
Huli Huli Chicken
175 Haneoo RdKoki Beach in Hana - No frills, all outdoors, sitting on lawn chairs & picnic tables really good Hawaiian plate lunch. Great BBQ’d meats. Right on the beach, we saw a lot of tide pools when we went too.
Satrang Indian Cuisine Food Truck (in Haiku- on the way to Hana) closed on Thursdays and Fridays. Serving up South Indian dosas. Started by young married couple Harpreet and Jason Murthi, who are from the mainland.
Satrang
30 Alahele PlaceSatrang Indian Cuisine Food Truck (in Haiku- on the way to Hana) closed on Thursdays and Fridays. Serving up South Indian dosas. Started by young married couple Harpreet and Jason Murthi, who are from the mainland.
Paia Fish Market
100 Baldwin AveTop Maui seafood restaurant