My Maui blog of things to do and places to check out as you plan your Maui vacation! Have fun planning!
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I’m regularly asked where I like to eat on Maui—and with so many local favorites changing over the years, I thought it was time for an update. From favorite breakfast spots and restaurants to food trucks, grocery stores, and the best places for a sweet treat, here are my personal Maui picks.
Planning a beach day in South Maui? Beginning July 15, paid parking is coming to Kamaole Beach Parks I, II, and III. Here's what visitors need to know.
Maui doesn't have to break the bank. With a little planning—and a few local tips—you can save money while still enjoying everything the Valley Isle has to offer. Here are my favorite ways to stretch your vacation dollars without sacrificing the fun.
If you love sweet treats, you have got to check out malasadas! Here are my top four bakeries for fresh malasadas plus an honorable mention for amazing donuts!
We've launched a new website with easier online booking and guest management, and while we're still working out a few kinks—including bringing back Cara's Maui Blog—we're excited to welcome you to our new online home.
Here are a few of my favorite Maui to-dos. Haleakala definitely tops the list, together with whale watching (January-March).
We hiked the Lahaina Pali Trail from the Maʻalaea side. This challenging 6-mile hike climbs 1,600 feet along a rocky, exposed trail toward the windmills.
Here is a list of all the current (as of May 2026) South Maui markets. Imagine the treasure you will find!
We made it to Wai’anapanapa State Park and Pa’iloa, its black sand beach. Be sure to book your reservations.
We made it to Pipiwai Trail! And yes, we are so glad we did. The weather was perfect, the bamboo forest amazing, and the falls stunning.