https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:08:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-772030 Thu, 09 May 2013 21:05:10 +0000 78h2o 772030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yin: I agree that road to Hana has some beautiful sights, but it is a looong day, so make sure you pace yourself. Also, start EARLY, as it's stressful to be trying to get home before dark (and I can't imagine making the drive in the dark). If you are having any "morning" sickness, you might consider skipping it, but otherwise, it's worth it. Another option would be to drive around the island the other way (starting a Napili and going to the north shore, near Mama's)... it's harrowing, like the Road to Hana, but not nearly as long or as busy. There are still lots of scenic views in that direction (though not the black and red sand beaches). We drove from Napili to the Nakalele blow hole and then drove around the one side of the island , visited the Iao Valley, then went to Mama's. The blow hole was pretty neat... Ioa Valley was pretty but I could take it or leave it. </p> <p>My favorite thing was swimming with the turtles. We saw several in Napili bay, but they were smaller and the water wasn't super clear when when we were there (but I'm sure it depends). However, right out front (and to the right) of another place we stayed (Hale Mahina Beach Resort), there were 3 or 4 very large turtles every single day and the water was very clear. I don't think you could access that beach if you weren't staying there, but I do think there might have been access to the turtle area from the Kuleana, which was one or two complexes down to the right (as you face the ocean). You might have to park a few blocks away though.</p> <p>Everyone else has already recommended Mama's, but I'll cast another vote for dinner there at sunset. Sooo expensive, but soooo amazing. </p> <p>We stayed a couple places when we were there, but for part of a week DH and I stayed in a condo at Napili bay. It was a nice location. The birds chirping woke me up every morning, but there are worse things! I second the recommendation to eat at the Gazebo. </p> <p>Roy's isn't too far away from Napili bay, but it's a chain that's also in the continental US, so if you have a Roy's near you, maybe skip it... if not, it's pretty good! (esp. the chocolate lava cake). </p> <p>We took a whale watching/snorkel trip to Molokini island that was well worth it... I can't remember the name of the tour operator though... I'd have to look it up. </p> <p>Have a great time!!!</p> <p>ETA: This was a turtle out front of the Hale Mahina:<br /> [attach=2480/13/mmk8go.600x473.IMG_9276.JPG] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-771720 Thu, 09 May 2013 19:39:28 +0000 yin 771720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@808love: @Mrs D: Thanks for the tip! DH says I can drive if I start to get motion sickness. I'll try to take it easy and won't be afraid to tell him to turn back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-771430 Thu, 09 May 2013 18:23:58 +0000 Mrs D 771430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yin: I will second what @808love: said about the road to hana - it is not for the faint of heart or those who get motion sickness. DH and I were shocked how stressful and time consuming it was. He was the driver and I was stressed the whole time. We went the whole way around and it was incredible and worth it completely but definitely weigh the pro's and con's for yourself before deciding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-769277 Thu, 09 May 2013 08:15:08 +0000 kml636 769277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got married in Hana, Maui at the resort (its' changed hands but it was Hotel Hana Maui). It's really remote and private but absolutely worth the long trip to get there! If it's not a foggy day, the place is so breathtaking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-769121 Thu, 09 May 2013 06:40:34 +0000 808love 769121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you want a really local place to pick up a plate lunch go to Sam Sato's. I love their hamburger steak. The aquarium is pretty good too. I'm sure you'll want to do fancy outdoors stuff...this is just something different if you are nearby or in the mood.<br /> There is a lavender farm upcountry. And don't drive to Hana with a baby or if you have motion sickness. It is a very long road and winds. I've always wanted to go offshore to Molokini. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-767352 Wed, 08 May 2013 10:44:28 +0000 Turd Ferguson 767352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yin: I haven't read past your comment where you say you're staying in Napili Bay, but that's where DH and I have spent a week for the last two winters! We stayed at The Mauian...SO fabulous. OK, I'll finish reading the rest of the thread now! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-767137 Wed, 08 May 2013 09:07:03 +0000 yin 767137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: @Mrs. Chen: @mrskc: @MrsH: @Freckles: @dagret: @Meridian: Thank you guys so much for your recommendations!! My food list keeps growing, and I hope I will have enough room to try it all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-766322 Tue, 07 May 2013 17:35:00 +0000 Meridian 766322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man, now I really want to go back to Maui again!! I had one of my favorite meals ever at Mama's Fish House on our honeymoon... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-766072 Tue, 07 May 2013 15:11:16 +0000 dagret 766072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: @Mrs. Chen: @yin: We loved Ululani''s! Definitely a must-do. </p> <p>@Freckles: Second the Fish Market Maui recommendation. So good. </p> <p>We really liked Sensei Sushi and also did a dinner at Hali’imaile General Store which was very, very, very good. </p> <p>We got the Maui revealed guestbook and went to a bunch of spots that weren't too touristy.</p> <p>Check out the Maui Arts &amp; cultural center - John Legend played when we were there on our honeymoon, which was amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-766019 Tue, 07 May 2013 14:47:22 +0000 Freckles 766019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely go to Star Noodle! I was surprised that one of the best ramens i had was in Hawaii.</p> <p>For cheap but fresh and delicious fish sandwiches, go to Fish Market Maui (<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-fish-market-maui-lahaina" rel="nofollow">http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-fish-market-maui-lahaina</a>). It was so good!</p> <p>We did only one "expensive" dinner at Merriman's (<a href="http://merrimanshawaii.com/" rel="nofollow">http://merrimanshawaii.com/</a>) which also had great views.</p> <p>Sansei Sushi was decent, and it seems as if a lot of people like it there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-765999 Tue, 07 May 2013 14:41:30 +0000 MrsH 765999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Roy's was by far the best food followed closely by Maya's fish house. Go snorkeling we saw turtles and all kinds of fish! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-765996 Tue, 07 May 2013 14:39:48 +0000 Mrs D 765996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yin: So - everything we did has been mention (road to hana, snorkeling, lahaina cruising) except for we played golf at Kapalua as well. If golf is your thing its worth it - otherwise its a bit of a splurge.</p> <p>For food:<br /> 1) Maui Taco - awesome cheap taco place, we ate here 3 times and it was awesome everytime!<br /> 2) Merrimans - located up by where you are staying. Awesome happy hour (beer and hummus for DH and I was like $12) and killer farm to table style food. Great view too!<br /> 3) Ferraro's - This is an italian restaurant in the four seasons. The food and ambiance here are second to none!<br /> 4) Humu - This is at the grand wailea - great scene. We had awesome food as well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-765877 Tue, 07 May 2013 14:04:46 +0000 mrskc 765877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Food:<br /> 1. Aloha Mixed plate in Lahaina: cheap and right on the ocean.<br /> 2. Kimo's: pricey but oh so good.<br /> 3. Star Noodle in Lahaina<br /> 4. The Gazebo: In Napili where you're staying. Go for breakfast. I wish we would have went here earlier in our trip so we could have went back for more.<br /> 5. Paia Fish Market: I saw Zach Braff here if that matters? It was very good.<br /> 6. Anthony's Coffee Company: We stopped here for breakfast before heading to Hana and also picked up the Hana Picnic Lunch. </p> <p>Hana is very beautiful and the road there is a bit scary. We stayed a night there which made it less rushed for us b/c there is so much to see. There is Oheo Gulch (7 pools). You shouldn't have a problem accessing them. It's a very easy, short little trail to get to them. There is the black sand beach which has all paved sidewalks expect for the little path to get down to the beach. Red sand beach wouldn't be good for you since you'll be 20 weeks pregnant. There is also the Hana Lava tubes which I think you could handle at 20 weeks. </p> <p>There is Haleakala Crater. We went to watch the sunrise and it was beautiful. </p> <p>Old Lahaina Luau was fun. </p> <p>that's all that I can think of right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-765741 Tue, 07 May 2013 13:18:35 +0000 yin 765741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: Thanks for your advice! Maybe this will be my motivation to visit again when I'm not pregnant. Two trips to Maui in my lifetime. Sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-765722 Tue, 07 May 2013 13:11:23 +0000 autumnlove 765722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yin: no, you are smart!!! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-765715 Tue, 07 May 2013 13:10:28 +0000 dolphin 765715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i looooove maui! i second ululani's shave ice in lahaina. we went every single day when we were there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-765676 Tue, 07 May 2013 12:54:17 +0000 irene 765676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the black sand beach on the road to Hana. And the red sand beach too (this one is quite tricky to get to as we had to walk on a cliff with no rails). The 7 pools (forgot the name) was awesome as well. I think it was also on the road to Hana.</p> <p>One word of advice: If you are going to the Haleakala Crater, go down there with a horseback ride tour (or donkey ride?)! We were stupid enough to walk down there. It is very easy to walk down, but walking up was a pain because it was all sand, so you take one step and slide half a step backwards. Good thing we only walked half way down. I almost thought I'd die there. Like literally! When we were walking back up, I kept telling DH just leave me there because I can't go on. Well good thing he waited and walked back up with me. LOL. There is actually not much to see there (purely personal opinion), but quite interesting IF you go with the horse.</p> <p>ETA: Oh wait a minute, I didn't see you will be 20 weeks pregnant, don't do the crater then, because horseback riding is not safe for pregnant woman (we went with a friend who was pregnant at that time, and she skipped the crater and horseback riding tours). Red sand beach too because it is too difficult and dangerous to get to. 7 pools and black sand beach OK. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-765670 Tue, 07 May 2013 12:52:04 +0000 yin 765670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: On my list ;) Is it sad that I know exactly what I want to order from there? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-765662 Tue, 07 May 2013 12:50:57 +0000 yin 765662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: Omg... you're making me so hungry! I'm adding all of the above to my list. I'll probably come back at least 10 lbs heavier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-765653 Tue, 07 May 2013 12:48:59 +0000 autumnlove 765653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-765644 Tue, 07 May 2013 12:46:20 +0000 shopaholic 765644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My fave places to eat when we were in Maui - because I take food seriously! ;)<br /> 1. Mama's Fish House - I had the best Bouillabaisse ever here! Location is killer, try to make a reservation for a window seat at sunset. I looked up sunset time and booked this weeks before our trip. I think the other comparable restaurant to this was Lahaina Grill. We didn't get to try it on our first trip, but will definitely check it out next time!<br /> 2. Kimo's Restaurant - which is part of the Duke's chain. We also requested and got an window seat at sunset. Wonderful! I had to be crazy and order the 32 oz. prime rib. It was HUGE and I need to take most of it as leftovers. Good thing our waiter was so nice and chatty. He brought us rolls and told them to take them on our Road to Hana drive the next day. I pre-sliced my leftover meat and the rolls and we had THE BEST mini sandwiches for our drive!<br /> 3. Honolua Store - We ate here twice on our trip. It's cheap, no frills, and yummy! It's actually just a gift shop with a cafeteria kind of system in the back, and then you can take it to go or each on benches out on the porch (at a golf resort). I love me some tasty, cheap loco moco!<br /> 4. Paia Fish Market - Yummy Fish Tacos and fresh catches of the day. Nuff' said. P.S. There's a little local beach across the main highway from here - such a nice place to layout! There were hardly any tourists there when we went (twice).<br /> 5. If you and you DH like some thrills, we went snorkeling/dolphin watching in Maui on a Zodiac boat. We loved it! We saw turtles, fish, dolphins, it was the highlight of our trip!<br /> Have fun on your trip! We loved Maui and can't wait to get back there in a year or two when K is older! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-765623 Tue, 07 May 2013 12:40:55 +0000 yin 765623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@keiki_mama: Aww. So sweet! I've heard so many great things about Mama's Fish House, and I'll have to add that to my foodie list. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-765619 Tue, 07 May 2013 12:40:20 +0000 yerpie110 765619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i love maui!! road to hana is a must-do. it can be scary but the sights are unbelievable! i stayed at the westin in lahaina the last time i went so everything @Chillybear recommended i do too :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-765616 Tue, 07 May 2013 12:40:00 +0000 yin 765616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chillybear: We have already planned on the Road to Hana and can't wait to see how beautiful it is. I've also heard great things about Sensei Sushi and will check out their menu in advance. Pineapple picking sounds like a lot of fun. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-765603 Tue, 07 May 2013 12:37:42 +0000 keiki_mama 765603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fancy restaurant--Mama's Fish House! DH proposed to me there. It will always be a special place to me =) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-765599 Tue, 07 May 2013 12:36:14 +0000 yin 765599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc: We'll be renting a condo in Napili Bay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-765572 Tue, 07 May 2013 12:27:39 +0000 Chillybear 765572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We stayed near Lahaina and hd the best time in Maui. Since you'll be pregnant i'll keep the more adventurous things off the list (like zip lining) Things we enjoyed: </p> <p>Walking around down town lahaina - Great shopping, Art galleries, quick lunch eats, the harbor and huge banyan trees,<br /> Pineapple picking at the Maui Gold Plantation - Leaves from the Kaanapali resorts, lots of history, bus ride through the plantation and you each get to take home a pineapple - wear long pants,<br /> Sunset dinner Cruise on the Spirit of Lahaina - Good food and they put on a great show,<br /> Luau at the Royal Lahaina resort - food was ok but it was free with our hotel stay and pretty good show,<br /> Road to Hana - must do, such a pretty drive be careful at some of the stops the hiking might be tough otherwise the black sand beaches are awesome and once you get to hana grab a shave ice<br /> 4 seasons pool - we had friends staying here when were there it was amazing if your pool isnt so great i think you can do a day pass (near pineapple picking)</p> <p>Restaurants - Lahaina Grill was amazing! pricey definately a fancy night out in downtown lahaina<br /> Sensei Sushi - literally the best dinner of our trip check the menu though and make sure there are things you can eat since it obviously sushi. But i remember a lot of cooked items too (also near pineapple picking) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-765515 Tue, 07 May 2013 12:12:26 +0000 mrskc 765515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been to Maui twice now. I love it there. I have to go back and remember places we ate to recommend to you. Ill try to remember to come back later and reply. What part of the island are you staying? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-765481 Tue, 07 May 2013 12:02:02 +0000 78h2o 765481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oooh, so jealous, I love Maui! We went there 2 years ago... I don't have time to write right now, but I will try to remember to come back tonight or tomorrow and give you my recommendations! You will have an amazing time, I'm sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-places-to-visit-in-maui#post-765472 Tue, 07 May 2013 11:59:26 +0000 yin 765472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm finally taking my honeymoon three years later, and DH planned a trip to Maui! It will be a honeymoon/babymoon, and I couldn't be happier. We will be away for 7 nights, 8 days and traveling at the end of June. I'm already planning a mental packing list and just dreaming about laying on the beach and soaking in the sun.</p> <p>Do you have any recommendation on things to do, places to visit, and food to eat (I love to eat!)? Any travel tips? I will be 20 weeks pregnant at the time. Thanks in advance! </p>