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    4.9 (8 reviews)
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    Stephanie P.

    The home of the sun! sunrise- reservations required!!! they release tickets 2 months ahead of time and then a final 50 tickets at 7 am 2 days prior- we logged in a few minutes before 7 and weren't able to book so decided on the sunset as there's no requirement for reservations- just a fee per car to enter the park- I think it was 30$. this is a must do when in maui! we enjoyed the thrilling drive with lots of twists and turns but nothing close to road to hāna . views were epic. the summit sits between layers of clouds and its chili- so bring a jacket! parking is limited so be prepared to park far and walk a bit, bring something comfy to sit on too while you watch the sun do its thing. stay a little late to star gaze- you won't regret it!

    Gerald L.

    Five stars ALL THE WAY for me! It's quite a drive starting from Kaanapali/Lahaina, but worth it. We went for sunset. You drive up a windy road for the last part and it's $30 per car entry. This line took about 10 minutes. Then more driving but only a few miles. There are several lookout points. The most popular is all the way to the summit top. Small circular parking lot for about 40 cars or so. Lookout tower. Being above the clouds is sick! They looked like a sheet of cotton balls. And at first I did have a little labored breathing but it went away after 10 minutes. We're talking 10,000 ft up Y'know. It looks kind of like another planet up there with a "space station". Took some cool pics. Once the parking is filled, the ranger blocks it off and points you to another parking area which means you walk about 10 minutes to get to that summit. And then there's another lot a couple hundred yards down from there. There's a visitor center and restrooms. But the center closes at noon. Saw some native birds up there. Another 60 cars can park here. We watched the sunset from this one. Then if you go down another two miles or so, there are 2 additional small turnouts and lookout points. Problem is from up top you don't know how busy those are. I heard they are better but the ranger said all the lookout points are amazing. By the way, it's a little chilly up here at the sunset. Bring a jacket or sweatshirt. Took a million pics and videos of the sunset then headed down before the mass exodus of cars. Which I think was smart cuz it only takes one slow car to make a looong drive down. Couldn't decide which pics to post so I tried to put a good combination.

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    Christine S.

    The Haleakala sunrise is quite possibly one of the most breathtaking views I've seen. Would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the island. In order to view the sunrise, you will need to make a reservation online (1 reservation per vehicle) and pay a $1 fee. Tickets are released 60 days in advance at 7am HST -- I recommend booking as close to the release date/time as possible. We left Kihei at 2:30am and arrived at the summit around 4:15am. My suggestion is to arrive 2 hours before sunrise, for a couple reasons: 1) There is limited parking at the very top. Visitor center parking is available, but I believe it's worth it to snag a summit parking spot. 2) We started seeing the red-orange streak of light peeking above the horizon an hour and 10 minutes before actual sunrise. Watching the sky go from pitch black to bright daylight is nothing short of incredible, and I wouldn't want you to miss any of the beautiful gradient that appears. Watching the sun rise and the sky change colors was absolutely stunning -- a definite highlight of our trip! A couple more notes: Make sure to dress warmly and bring a windbreaker and/or blanket if possible because it gets SO. COLD. The recorded temperature won't look too cold but wind chill is REAL. Also, the road to the summit is long and winding so bring Dramamine if you get motion sickness!

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    Ali'i Kula Lavender - Ali'i Kula Lavender

    Ali'i Kula Lavender

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    7.4 km

    Where to start this place is unbelievable the view and the relaxing country vibe. Entrance fee is…read more$5 although being Kamaaina it's only $2 what a deal . This Alii Kula Lavender farm is located in Kula approximately 25 mins from the airport. This farm is not only strictly Lavender they have all kinds of pretty flowers and trees . There's a nice little gift shop which they sell all kinds of merchandise from Lavender oils, lotions, bar soap, clothing, exfoliation soaps and more. Inside their Gift shop they also have a small cafe that they sell coffee, teas, scones, muffins and cheesecake. Normally I'm not a cheesecake person but this cheesecake also had a hint of lavender taste it was very good . The only downside to this review is that they only have porta potty . Other then that i highly recommend this stop if your visiting Maui. Support local

    After checking out of our hotel, we needed to kill some time before our red-eye flight out of Maui,…read moreso we decided to stop by Aliʻi Kula Lavender Farm. We had visited before in 2012 during lavender season, which was lovely, but coming in mid-January there really wasn't much to see. Admission is $5 per person, and there's a café and gift shop on-site for souvenirs. During our previous visit, we really enjoyed the lavender scone and iced tea from the café. The views at the top are still beautiful, but I'd honestly recommend visiting only when lavender is in season to make it worthwhile. Also worth noting: it's quite windy in this part of Maui, and the terrain is very steep, so walking around can be a bit challenging.

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    O'o Farms - Brunch

    O'o Farms

    4.7(263 reviews)
    7.9 km
    $$

    O'o Farms delivered a truly, unique and interactive experience with their Farm Tour and Farm to…read moreTable Lunch. I took my parents for their 44th Anniversary and we all love outdoorsy activities so I knew we'd all enjoy this! We were asked to arrive at 10:30 am for the tour and it lasted until 1-1:30 pm. Arrive with good walking shoes, SPF, light sweater and hat (it can get either a little chilly or hot from the direct sunlight), and well hydrated if possible. We were greeted by our friendly and knowledgeable tourguide, Kate from Maryland! She shared with us so many facts about the locally grown produce from herbs, vegetables, fruits, to the friendly worms, to compost and facts about the Farm and the hardworking staff! It was interactive because we got to sniff the herbs, taste the locally grown lettuce, carry a chicken (as seen in the photo with my mom), and even pick the Cherry coffee! After the 2 hour tour, the last hour takes you back to this beautiful seating area in a garden like setting for your 4 course lunch! Each course, the chef comes out and shares details of each course. First course was a Medley of Greens grown on the farm with Tangerine vinaigrette. It was a generous portion for our party of 3 and tried to eat it throughout. There was spiraled carrots and radish with julienned snap peas. Second course was Pan Seared Ono (their proteins are all locally sourced) with Mamaki Tea and Lemongrass Rice with Bok Choy, Collared Greens and Cabbage. Third course was my favorite! I'm usually a big fan of fish but the chicken was so savory and that rub was delish! It was an Organic, Cage Free Chicken with Coffee Cherry Citrus rub with Caramelized Coffee Honey Hash of Carrots, Parsnips, Rutabaga and Celery Root. The spread was a Turmeric and Parsnip puree. Last course of dessert was the O'o Freshly Brewed Coffee with Milk and Simple Syrup with a Dessert Platter of Fresh sliced Pineapple, Tangerine and Apple with Homemade Chocolate Truffles. The meal left us full and nourished! What a wonderful anniversary gift to give my parents. We truly enjoyed it and even made some new friends, both local and visiting.

    The best meal that I had in Maui! Everything was fresh and I loved knowing exactly where our food…read morecame from. My son enjoyed the mahi mahi tremendously, which for a kiddo who only eats chicken normally, is a huge compliment! I thought the tour was very informative and interactive as well. Our guide Molly let us pick, smell, and explore a lot of the plants they have growing on the grounds. She also very nicely picked a tangerine for my son because he really wanted one. Overall, worthwhile experience, despite the long drive from Lahaina. I would do this again, whether it is the brunch + coffee tour or the lunch tour!

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    O'o Farms - They also have a coffee tour and many coffee plants.

    They also have a coffee tour and many coffee plants.

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    Maui Stargazing - This is the telescope... The "main event"

    Maui Stargazing

    4.5(98 reviews)
    9.7 km

    Jan was a gracious host and your guide, expert driver and the views were stunning, well worth the…read morecost.

    I want to start with the disclaimer that everyone is on their own journey in life, and because of…read morethat, experiences are personal and may be seen differently by others. I also want to apologize for revising this review twice; my first attempt was rushed and full of misspellings, and the second was a quick fix of those errors. However, after being home and having the time to relax and reflect, I realized there were details gnawing at my soul that I needed to share. While I could have justified the $250 price tag if the experience had met my expectations of what was included, I simply cannot justify it for the experience we actually had. I am left with a soured, bitter aftertaste in my heart for an experience that I wanted with my family. It is hard for me to give a five-star rating just because someone "tried"; I believe a top-tier rating must be earned through the experience one had, and Jan lacked in presentation, friendliness, and overall value. For our party of four, we paid $1,000, and in hindsight, we could have had a significantly better experience by using our own rental car and buying a high-quality telescope for half the cost. Don't get me wrong, the views were amazing, but Jan expected the National Park (which she did not create) to carry the entire value of the tour. There was no historical context shared about the land; she simply relied on the scenery to do the work. The lack of consideration for her guests was most apparent in how she rushed us. Both of my parents have medical limitations--my mother is a brain surgery survivor and my stepfather was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's. Both were medically cleared by their doctors for this visit, so while their conditions were not life-threatening, they naturally move at a slower pace, or what some would refer to as "Hawaii time." At the stop at the top of the mountain, Jan initially told us we would have an hour to look around, then suddenly changed it to 15 minutes. This was incredibly insensitive; 15 minutes is a rush for someone physically fit, let alone for people managing mobility issues. The actual stargazing was equally frustrating and felt hypocritical. Jan would complain if someone accidentally turned on a phone screen, claiming it affected her dilated pupils, yet she had no problem using a high-powered laser pointer against rocks instead of the sky, refracting the light directly into our eyes. Furthermore, none of us got long at the telescope because she insisted on refocusing it after every two people, all while a personal friend of hers joined for free and took up our paid telescope time. To put the lack of value in perspective, we recently paid $165 for a snorkeling tour on a catamaran that included a crew of five, two full meals, and equipment. Here, we had to bring our own snacks and water, and Jan even requested to use our personal National Park passes to get the group through the gate. Between the conspiracy theories playing loudly on the radio, her robotic and demanding attitude, and the underwhelming equipment, we felt massively overcharged. You can find better value elsewhere or by driving yourself at your own pace.

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    Maui Stargazing - Bundled up thanks to Jan!

    Bundled up thanks to Jan!

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    Maui Stargazing - View from Haleakala at sunset

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    View from Haleakala at sunset

    Maui Nui Farm

    Maui Nui Farm

    4.8(11 reviews)
    11.0 km

    Charming ! Small biz ! Woman owned ! Minority business !! A goat named Baba after Ali Baba !!…read more Tasty veggies & fruits !! Healthy food to hang out all day & nite at the beach !! What's not to like !! I I should up this to 5 * but its not as modern as I would expect & I feel others would ding it also for the primitive vibe. If you've been to Thailand, you will get it. Some might not buy anything cuz it's all outdoors & very unlike a whole foods.... There's a purple food truck at the entrance. A friendly & tame brown goat follows you around. There are the typical shrines with elephants & a lot of plots, dirt mounds, piles of vegetation. You put your hillocks of picks into a basket. The owner calculates everything by hand. No credit card machine but we joked that she should take bitcoin. What'd I buy?...A bit of everything like carrots, japanese white yams, golden potatoes, tomatoes, mini bananas, scallions, lilikoi, oranges, iimes, lemons, and flowers for the suite. We talked to all the other locals that bought lots of other items like the pineapples, greens, jalapenos, broccoli etc. They all lived close by while we came from Lahaina, about an hour away for this adventure of a farmers market. A nice drive of Maui Hawaaian splendor was well worth it to procure all these earthly bounties! I cooked the sweet carrots & potatoes, washed the tomatoes & fruit to be ready for endless beach day (s)!! Everything was fresh, tasty & delicious. That's the best if you can get a panopoly of fresh tasty local fare. Scooping out the seeds of lilikoi right now.... Simple yum.

    This is a great place to buy fresh produce if you're Upcountry. They're open until 5 p.m. on…read moreSaturdays and Sundays and have a wide assortment of locally grown fruits and vegetables, including potatoes, onions, kabocha, etc. Over the years, Nui has gradually improved the property with walking paths and gardens, making it a nice place to stop and relax for locals and visitors. The food truck in the front of the property is also operated by Nui and serves delicious Thai food.

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    Maui Nui Farm - D' Baba the goat Maui Nui Farm March 2021

    D' Baba the goat Maui Nui Farm March 2021

    Maui Nui Farm - D' eyecatching flowers Maui Nui Farm March 2021

    D' eyecatching flowers Maui Nui Farm March 2021

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