Aloha !!!!!
Hope this helps your time here on Maui…
Here is a list of my favorite things to do and great happy hours around the island.
Most of these are happy hours… So no need reservation… 😉
If you can’t get a reservation when you are trying to get a reservation (Non-Happy Hour) at a restaurant… Do it the old fashion way pick up the phone and call them! ☎️
Here are my favorite things to do… Call if you have any questions or need any guidance we’re happy to help!
Toll Free… 888-663-0808 or on my cell at 908-872-8781
Peg’s Picks…
👇🏼LATEST FAVORITES!👇🏼
Brand New Kids on the Block… Welcome to Wailea!
KOAST
If you want to go to the newest hip place in town… Go to KOAST! Beautiful views, great customer service with a smile and awesome food by renowned Chef – Chris Constantino from NYC! Hottest place in town! PS! Beautiful bar area and Happy Hour 3pm – 5pm…. Really great Vibe and Chill atmosphere.
Also at Wailea Plaza… Good place to go Bar hopping! (Easy walk to the Wailea Hotels)
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Black Rock Pizza
🧜♀️Brand new on the South Side (Kihei)
Pizza place for breakfast? Yes! They are offering $12 plates temporarily to drive business to their new spot… And ohhhh so Ono!(this means awesome!).
Also, the personal pan, pizza and salad lunch special is amazing, the salad is huge(who is locally sourced greens) I’m so happy these guys are here. Let’s support them! They were brand new right before the fires happened… so let’s help this small business survive!🙏. They don’t have their liquor license yet but you can BYOB.🤙🏽
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South Side: Kihei/ Wailea
Black Rock Pizza
🧜♀️Brand new on the South Side (Kihei)
Pizza place for breakfast? Yes! They are offering $12 plates temporarily to drive business to their new spot… And ohhhh so Ono!(this means awesome!).
Also, the personal pan, pizza and salad lunch special is amazing, the salad is huge(who is locally sourced greens) I’m so happy these guys are here. Let’s support them! They were brand new right before the fires happened… so let’s help this small business survive!🙏. They don’t have their liquor license yet but you can BYOB.🤙🏽
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Spoon & Key – Wailea
I love them for breakfast… They have the best scones ever! And a really good breakfast beautiful views as well! Serving dinner nightly for sunset and is always a new menus every night per the Chef’s desire(around $99 per person-ish)
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Andaz Resort
Lehua Lounge Sunset Awesome sit on right side facing Ocean for best view
Arrive at 4:45 ish.
Live music and fire pits
Favorite drink is “Upcountry Buck” yum!
Lehua Lounge
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NEW FAVORITES (Locals Favorite!)
Da Green Coffee Bar
Really beautiful place set in a botanical garden… Coffee is delicious and the vibe is really cool… Smiles are contagious here! There are many food trucks in the area and you can get breakfast at Blue Door right across the way…
This is in South Maui Gardens… Take a stroll in through beautiful garden areas walk to the other side, where there are about 15 food trucks… In the middle in the evenings they have live music, game night and many other activities check out their Instagram page for more details on activities & live music/events @southmauigardens
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Yum!🌺☕️
ALSO…
South Maui Gardens
South Maui Gardens has live music daily… Amazing Food Trucks and an Incredible Hula Show (byob) every Wednesday & Friday!! Also holding Comedy shows and various events… Check them out at:
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MAUI Coast, Hotel – Pool Bar!!
(now owned and operated by Kihei Cafe)
Live music every night! (Hidden Locals Gem) Saturday nights are a hoppin’ affair!
Recently purchased by Kihei Café… the food is excellent! I don’t eat them, but I hear the burgers are d’lish!!. Also the little neck clams are amazing (just like the East Coast)!
Kamaole Poolside Cafe Maui’s Map
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Cafe Moon (Hidden Gem)
Loooove this place! Quiet lunch spot…(most of the time)🥰. Prolly want to if not a local but… my favorite is Chow fun w tofu! Yummmmmmm… I see a lot of people getting their food to go… So if that’s what you’re looking for they will do it! I always eat inside… quiet & calm.
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The Bird Cage At the Hotel Wailea
Cozy, loungey & romantic…. Or great place for friends to gather! Beautiful Sunset… Lovebirds (actual real Lovebirds) grace you with their presence… 🥰
Bring your BIG wallet for this one… 🥂💫
Opens at 4pm
Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux’s Map
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The Kitchen at Hotel Wailea
Awesome breakfast… Beautiful views. This is a really special breakfast spot cozy and cute. Ask for Nancy. She’s the best!🥂 PS eggs Florentine is my favorite… Yummmm🥰
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GATHER (used to be called Gannons)
At the Wailea Gold Golf Course
Great Happy Hour from 3-5. Amazing sunset view… Ocean view… Open air!
All of the food is delish! Really amazing shrimp cocktail… I like to sit at the bar but the seating has changed and is very cozy groups of seating in the bar area… They will also allow you to sit outside for happy hour as long as you are out by 5 PM you can ask for that(so you might wanna arrive earlier if that’s what you want to do🥰🥂)
I am a happy hour girl, but I hear dinner is awesome at sunset as well! Enjoy! 🥂
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Maui Thai Bistro
My favorite since I moved to Maui!!!
Lots of Thai choices here… but this one is by far my favorite!! Red Curry Shrimp & Railway fried Rice(for meat eaters)… Delish!!!!
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Isana Sushi Bar
On the Ocean in N. Kihei…. Excellent Sushi here and Ocean view of sitting by the windows in front… Happy Hour is from 3pm-5pm
My favorite is the Spicy Scallop Roll & Sake!
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Wailuku Town
🧜♀️Esters
Wailuku Town
In the heart of Main Street, Wailuku is the cutest little BoHo bar…! Craft cocktails and a super cool ambience great place after you do a hike at Iao Valley or Waihee Ridge!! Buratta and guacamole are both awesome YUM! Absolutely love this place!
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The Mill House
(At the tropical plantation) This is now owned/operated by Cafe O Lei…
The view here is absolutely spectacular! Completely different than an ocean view that’s what’s amazing about it… Feels like old-school Hawaii…. I’m not positive, but I think if you ask for a blanket, they will bring one for you!
HAPPY HOUR 3pm -5pm. 🥂🥰
Cafe O’Lei at the Mill House’s Map
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Need to go somewhere ?
- Uber and Lyft are available here in Maui! Please don’t drink and drive!🥂🙏🥂🧜♀️
PS… Pedestrians have the right of way here on Maui! 🚶🚶🚶♀️🚶♂️🚶
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Southside places to go
La Perouse Bay …
At the end of the road…
There is a beautiful hike it’s about a mile it’s flat and you can see some baby goats and maybe dolphins! Great photo opportunities there…
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Makena Beach (aka: Big Makena)
Consistently named in the top three most beautiful beaches in the world! It’s about a mile long with “heavy waves”.
Please do not go swimming here unless you are local… this is also called “break neck beach”. Because so many people have broken their necks and backs here.
It’s fun to watch the locals in the water, boogie boarding and surfing… The undertow here as dangerous as well but it’s a beautiful spot to hang out, catch some rays, have an adult beverages and watch the show! Also a great beach to walk early morning…😉🧜♀️
Little Beach(aka: Little Makena)
Little Beach is a clothing optional beach, where you can get naked and get a quote “seamless tan” as I call it… if you’re into that kind of thing it’s there for you!
Little Beach (Little Makena Beach) Fire, Dancing Drum Circle
*** This activity now happens at what we call “Secrets Beach”… Or…
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Sunday nights Only
“ this beach is clothing optional “
Drum Circle Fire Dancing
Arrive around 4:30pm bring towel/blanket, wine n cheese or whatever you like!🥂. Park outside the gate… inside is OK but make sure you’re out by 7 PM or right after sunset.
Don’t bring anything important with you
Remember it to a clothing optional so you will most likely see some naked folks…lol
Enjoy!! If you’re lost and can’t find it … Text me and i’ll guide you in… 908-872-8781
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Iao Valley
Historic & Magical must do! Make sure you walk down to Waterfall’s… cleanse your soul. If you are a non-resident, there is a fee of $10 I think.😉
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Fun Shopping Experiences!
Rainbow Attic
Best consignment shop…
(Awesome in fact!!). Usually higher end goods… can get some great swimwear here! Check it out… Tell them Peg with Paddle On! Maui sent ya! (I admit… I’m a regular🧜♀️)
Located At Foodland shopping Center In Kihei!
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Hawaiian Gift & Craft
Good Souvenir Stores other than ABC
Dolphin Plaza in Kihei
Souvenirs that are super cool AND super inexpensive… cute clothes too!
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Also… Another good one… right outside of Freds restaurant in Kihei ( don’t know the name)
West Side: Lahaina/Kaanapali
Māla Tavern Restaurant
Awesome breakfast and view! I can’t say enough nice things about this place… It’s cozy, food is amazing, the views are great and it’s sweet and romantic. Big Groups should definitely call ahead. I believe they do take reservations on Open Table🥰🥂 PS Eggs Benedict is incredible!
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Hula Grill
Beautiful view, live music and excellent food right in the heart of Kanapali Beach!
Hula Grill Kaanapali
2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761
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Old Lahaina Luau has now reopened!
One of the Oldest Luau’s on Maui! And a fire survivor…
If you reserve here, make sure that you ask to be seated on the ground in front if it’s available! Best seats ever….!
North Shore: Paia/Haiku/Makawao
In Paia Town – Surfers, Health Food and Hippies! Shopping for unique stuff is great…
Ho’okipa Beach
(Outside is Paia on the Hana Hwy)
Surfing, Windsurfing & Turtles!
Turn in and check out the top parking area and walk down the cliff (take photos)😎, but after, go all the way down the hill and park. Walk out to the beach… facing the beach, look to your right and start walking(ocean is on left). At the end there will be like 30 turtles sunning themselves… 🐢. If you have a question about where they are… ask a lifeguard… 🤙.
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Flatbread Pizza
Pizza AND ambiance is awesome… I like to sit at the bar🍹. Pomogranite Mojotos are the best❣️
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Paia Fishmarket
Delish!!
Fresh Fish Sandwiches and full dinners… Paia Location is the best … but have locations in Kihei & Lahaina too!
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Polli’s – Makawao
Authentic Mexican food and amazing margaritas! Super old-school and very tiny… Cruise around Cute Paniolo (Cowboy) town after you eat for some really unique shopping.
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5 Palms at the Kula Lodge
Amazing views great woodfired Pizza…. Awesome dinner Service~Wonderful breakfast a fireplace for when it’s cold… Love this place 🥰. They also have live music sometimes in the evening for sunset.