After checking out of our hotel, we had some time to kill before our red-eye flight out of Maui, so…read morewe stopped by Surfing Goat Dairy Farm. We had visited once before back in 2012 and remembered it being a great experience, and it's nice to see how much the farm has upgraded since then. They offer goat and cheese tours that you can sign up for online. This time, we just wandered around the grounds and relaxed while watching the goats and baby kids play in their pen. We also bought a $10 bucket of hay to feed the goats off to the side. We were told they were under a year old, though they were already pretty much adult-sized! They were extremely enthusiastic about the hay, and the bucket was gone in no time. It was such a fun and wholesome experience, for both me and the goats. Definitely a cute stop, and I hope to come back next time and sign up for one of the tours next time in Maui.

We decided to go last minute after ending up with more time than we thought while exploring the…read morearea. We didn't reserve a tour ahead of time, and the next one was not for over an hour, so we decided to just walk around the grounds on our own. We started with the cheese tasting. They offer 2 different options, and we chose the mixed. Between 2 of us, it was plenty. I would say even 3 people could share. We enjoyed most of the cheeses - a few were definitely unique. They have a patio area to sit at, and they just call your name when your tasting is ready. They give you information with the cheeses, so you know what you are trying. The shop had a nice assortment of other gifts, as well as the truffles. The truffles were definitely my favorite. You can just get one if you want, or you can pick out several to make a box to take home. We walked around and saw the area where the babies/young goats played on the surfboards, which is super cute. The adults are all over in different areas, and you will even see them on the roofs of different buildings. The tour would have been nice to learn some history and information, but it is still really nice to go without the tour. It was a fun and peaceful little experience.

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.

We walked in just as they were closing- that didn't keep the employee (Jeep) from walking us over…read moreto the lanai to talk to us about the fishing pond, turtles and humpbacks. Jeep was lovely and kind, she stayed over and conversed with us for 20 minutes. Thank you for being so kind. Can't wait to come back during business hours. PS- love the live webcam!

Nice stop to learn a lot about humpback whales and turtles as well. They have a porch out back…read morethat overlooks a historic fishpond that was owned by the royal family. The staff are very knowledgeable! Great place to take the keiki. Parking in front and free!

11/29/2022: Snorkeling at Black Rock during high tide defeats smooth diving! The ocean swells…read morewere turbulent causing me a snorkeler getting smashed against the rocks despite, my location was twenty-feet from the rocks. The waves forcefully shoved me towards and against the rocks! I think I'll snorkel at the "Steps" where the ocean is similar to swimming in a calm, blue lagoon. Backstory: From 1993 to the early 2000's, the ocean was calm but now, due to water levels rising, Black Rock's shoreline is rapidly decreasing while the tides are egregiously rough and unpredictable. Therefore, it doesn't matter whether your a pro-diver, I highly recommend utilizing a Coast Guard approved, flotation vest for your safety, since the tides will drift you rapidly out to sea or smash you against the rocks. Be safe while swimming in the ocean: It's not a piece of cake when you get caught drifting out to sea. FYI: There are NO LIFEGUARDS at Black Rock! Finally, it's truly surprising not one Yelper has ever written a review for Black Rock~WOW! Finally, if you read my review thus far, please scrutinize studying the beach parking lot photo!

The waterfall here is so beautiful! We only hiked to a cliff overlooking the waterfall, but did not…read moreclimb down to the area where people were diving into the water. I totally would if I could swim! Along the trail, there were so many exotic plants and flowers.

Upper Waikani Falls is located between miles 19 and 20 on the Road to Hana. The entrance can be a…read morelittle hard to find but it's just next to the end of the bridge that you'll be driving on. It's a steep walk down which can be dangerous especially when it's wet. We were trying to find a place to park but all the closest areas had either no parking signs or cones. The closest parking area was a long walk away and at that point we weren't willing to park and walk down just to catch the waterfalls for a couple minutes. It is nice but the lack of parking makes it a hard place to stop.

Right on the way up that twisty windy road and a slightly tortuous climb down the edge of the…read morebridge await three gushing and one fine trickle waterfalls. Worth the climb down. Wear your swimsuit. Parking is just above the bridge on the left.

We did the 5-hour snorkeling tour while visiting Maui and the Redline guys were fantastic. Tony and…read moreJake were great hosts and the entire experience was informative and fun throughout the span of the excursion. We would highly recommend Redline Rafting to anyone looking to snorkel in the Maui area.

Our early morning whale watching raft tour with Redline Rafting was AMAZING and a wonderful way to…read morestart off our Maui trip. From the moment we stepped on the raft, the crew made safety and comfort a top priority--clear instructions, secure seating, and constant check-ins that made everyone feel confident and cared for. The early morning conditions were perfect we watched the full moon set and saw an amazing sunrise. There was calm water, cool air, fewer boats, and incredible whale activity. We saw multiple whales breaching,tail slapping and pectoral fin slapping all while feeling completely safe and well supported. The captain expertly adjusted speed and positioning to match the ocean conditions, which made a huge difference. This tour strikes the perfect balance between excitement and comfort. If you're in your wondering if a raft tour is too intense--don't hesitate. Redline Rafting delivers a thrilling experience without ever feeling rough or unsafe. Truly unforgettable and highly, highly recommend! Date of experience: February 2026

Beach territory on Maui's Southwest shores…read more I honestly cannot remember any distinguishing feature about Kihei as I can about Lahaina. Kihei has more residential and commercial areas and better beaches. We stayed in Kihei at the WorldMark Resort and it was only a few minutes walk to one of the three Kamaole beaches across the street. I like that it's not very far from Wailea and Makena and a shorter distance to traveling the famous Road to Hana. I dunno, for some reason we found ourselves returning back to our resort early every day... like 7:00p or around 8:00p at the latest which is why we found ourselves returning to Lahaina often just to hang around and eat, window shop... eat (again). Nightlife seems to be more fun there. Plus the first Ululani Shave Ice is in Lahaina located in an open-air stand, set back from the street a few steps in a courtyard, at 790 Front Street. This was our first trip to Maui and now that we've done most of the touristy things if there is another chance we return to the Valley Isle I'd prefer to stay in Lahaina. Kihei is the sunniest, driest end of the island and a little rain can mean intense flooding... during our stay in Kihei it did just that! Locals we've talked to said it's not often they get heavy rains on this part of the island but the isolated downpour on 9/9/22 was too much for Kihei resulting in flooded roads and causing closures. I was super bummed about this because we were supposed to drive up to Haleakalā National Park to watch the sunset and see the full moon. Kihei is in southwest Maui, about 25 minutes from Kahului Airport Kīhei (OGG) Review #2737

Kihei doesn't pretend to be a high end resort town like Wailea or Ka'anapali. Less touristy than…read moreLahaina by far. Yet the beaches are still beautiful, the weather is drier and the restaurants more affordable. Find a condo to stay at, saunter around this smaller sleepy town and rest assured that all the other sights of Maui really aren't that much further way by car. You're used the commute coming from the mainland right? This commute is way friendlier and calmer so don't worry. The place to stay in Maui for the everyday Joe.

I love this highway a lot in my time in Maui. It is called the Hana Highway. I was a tourist there…read moreand I played one of the guided tours while driving this highway. The guided tour was on point with where I was on the highway. It played melodies and instructed turns and upcoming paths. Driving this highway was pretty difficult because there were narrow turns and everything was just narrow. Any slight mishap can land you down the ocean. The breathtaking part about this highway were the trees! I love the trees so damn much that I had all windows rolling down. There were mango and eucalyptus trees everywhere. I smelled mangoes and eucalyptus the whole time. The eucalyptus trees were a good refresher and awakening call! They also purified my car and got rid of any food odors from meals I had in the car! Thankfully they acted as a perfume and air freshener! The whole car ended up smelling like eucalyptus! Luckily these eucalyptus trees were everywhere in Maui! The whole ocean was all around the highway! The ocean water skep sparkling from the sun! The highway was very flat and not much hills. There were some parts of the highway that felt like I was driving on the ocean. There were people surfing. There were some points on the highway that allow you to go into the ocean and just take a swim or dive. I did stop in the middle of the highway to snorkel. There were so many colorful fish as you go down and deeper into the ocean. Very beautiful fish. The beach was also save because I left my belongings on the branches of a nearby tree and nobody stole it even though there were people chilling on the beach.

The road to Hana is a very narrow and windy adventure. You will come across lots of lookouts, a…read morehidden lava cave, a few snack shacks, hikes, and several waterfalls all right along the highway. If you want to go all the way to the town, you'll be spending the majority of the day getting there and back. But if you just want to get a hike in and see all the waterfalls, it'll take half the day. Also there are no street lights, and it can start raining, so if you want to make it back before sundown, get out there early. Most of the road is through a tight & curvy mountain highway with lots of one car bridges. You'll be going between 10-20 mph for miles and miles. You may even see an accident like we did. There is a reason why they coined the phrase "I survived the Road To Hana." I have taken a tour out here, and driven it myself in rental cars, and I recommend both. Although if you're a hesitant driver, or if you get car sick, it might not be the road to take. It's an amazing experience though, and I will always make it out here when visiting the island of Maui.

Such a great experience! Manny and Kaleb were very welcoming and took the time to get to know each…read moreof us on the tour. Lots of laughs and great directions and encouragement at each zip line. It was obvious that they Loved what they do. Highly recommend! The van ride was a bit rough but added to the adventure.

We really enjoyed our visit to Haleakala Skyline. There were four of us and the only ones signed…read moreup for our time slot, so we got somewhat of a VIP treatment. Ray and Noah were our guides. Both were great and provided an awesome experience. They provided us a lot of information and knowledge about the local ecosystem and wildlife, and also provided some local insights on food and Hawaiian culture. The ziplines were awesome and there were some great views as well. Highly recommend this experience.