Activities
Maui’s unique and varied terrain offers a multitude of activities such as relaxing on some of the world’s most beautiful beaches to the more adventurous ziplining and paragliding.
Sunny Maui Condos at Kihei Bay Vista vacation rentals are a great home base to set off and explore the beautiful island of Maui. Some of Maui’s top attractions are:
Maalaea Harbor- 6 miles – Many boats leave from Maalaea on snorkeling trips, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, whale watches (in season), sunset cruises, and more. It is much faster to leave from Maalaea Harbor than Lahaina Harbor when taking trips to Molokini Crater and Turtle Town.
Maui Ocean Center – Located in Maalaea, approximately 6 miles from Kihei Bay Vista. This top rated family attraction is a state-of-the-art aquarium encompassing three-acres allowing visitors an extraordinary look at the vast undersea world surrounding the islands.
Haleakala Volcano – 34 miles, about 1 ½ hours – Haleakala in Hawaiian means “House of the Sun.” This active but non-erupting volcano stands in the middle of the Haleakala National Park which offers hiking, sightseeing, horseback riding, downhill biking and unforgettable sunsets and sunrises.
Shops at Wailea – 7 miles – The Shops at Wailea is home to a diverse group of Maui retailers from up-scale Louis Vuitton to Honolua Surf Company to art galleries and specialty Hawaiian shops with unique gifts as well as a distinctive list of restaurants.
Iao Valley – 14 miles – Take a tour along the walking paths past lush vegetation and cool streams within the park. The dramatic landscape with deep ravines was the site of one of the most famous battles in Hawaiian history when King Kamehameha conquered the Maui army to unite all the Hawaiian Islands. Get there early for the best view of Iao Needle, clouds often cover over by mid-afternoon.
Wailea Golf Club – The award-winning Wailea Golf Club, is located 8 miles from Kihei Bay Vista and is one of the largest and most acclaimed golf facilities in Hawaii. This Maui golf club features three championship courses, two full-service pro shops and the finest outdoor training facility in the Pacific.
Maui Tropical Plantation – 7 miles – This 120 acre preserve is a working plantation and an entertaining crash course in Hawaiian agriculture, complete with 40 minutes of sightseeing on a guided tram ride through the fields. The plantation produces sugar cane, pineapple, coffee, bananas, mangoes, papayas, avocado, star fruit and macadamia nuts. The nursery is a feast for the eyes, featuring hibiscus, orchid, ginger and more. There is also a restaurant and a great souvenir and product shop.
Whale Sanctuary – Want to learn about the Pacific humpback whale? Just walk across the street to the home of these whales, the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. You will find here exhibits and artifacts offering information about the lives of the whales. They highlight many aspects of the humpback whales from both a scientific and a cultural standpoint.
Nearby Activities
The town of Kihei, Hawaii, is a laid-back beach town offering some of Maui’s best beaches. South Maui is fun for couples and is family-friendly. You can find anything you need in Kihei including restaurants from McDonald’s and local favorites like Stella Blue’s Cafe and Five Palms Restaurant to the fine dining of Sarento’s On the Beach. There are several shopping areas with anchor stores including Safeway supermarket and Long’s Drugs.
Maui’s south side offers calmer ocean conditions than the North Shore making it a great location for swimming, boogie boarding, stand up paddle boarding, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, tide pooling, surfing, windsurfing, kite surfing, and whale watching (in season).
