I rent guitars from Lahaina Music when I make my annual trek to Maui to research songs about boats,…read morebeaches and bars. Not only is guitar rental a smart idea for people who love playing and flying, but the folks at Lahaina Music are delightful to work with!

This is a fantastic store with knowledgeable staff. I was on vacation and wanted to buy a Ukulele…read more I went in not knowing anything and came out with knowledge about the different sizes, a new tenor Uke and even did a free lesson the next day. Wonderful experience. Now that I have Ukulele Acquisition Syndrome (UAS), you bet that next time I'm in town, I'll be making my way back to buy another one.

Bought all three ukes from Mele. Good quality and the nicest people to help you to buy what you…read morewant, not they want. Sad the Wailuku site had to shut down. Useless business from mainland owners moved in.

Two musicians stroll into the Shops at Wailea... first and only stop... Ukulele on Maui! I'm so…read morehappy that we came here, what an amazing shop. Eva was so knowledgeable and kind, and with her help we bought an awesome mahogany top concert ukulele. The sound is so sweet, and the price was affordable. Ukuleles range from $60-$3,000 in this shop, and the helpful staff will hook you up with a beautiful instrument at your price point. When you strum this instrument it exudes the magic of Hawaii. It's very easy for beginners to learn, and this shop is legit. Thank you Eva for your help, we love our new baby.

What a wonderful first experience with music and the ukulele! Our shy young girls had a fantastic…read morelesson that combined learning with engaging storytelling. They got to explore and play ukuleles for the first time, and we all enjoyed the experience immensely. Wayne was incredibly patient and took the time to help the girls feel comfortable and confident. He taught all of us so much and made the lesson both fun and memorable. I highly recommend Wayne to anyone interested in learning the ukulele. And getting to learn right on the beach made the experience even more special!

We had a wonderful experience taking a lesson from Wayne yesterday during our stay on Maui. He is a…read morevery good teacher for all levels of knowledge, and I would highly recommend him for children or adults of all skill levels. We even met on the beach and had our lessons oceanside. It was a surprise for my wife for our wedding anniversary and well worth the time! Mahalo, Wayne, and thank you for making our trip even more memorable.

Maikai Woods Hawaii is a gift shop, but it is not the place for cheap keychains, magnets, shot…read moreglasses, or whatever the usual souvenirs are. The specialties here are koa wood products and ukuleles. All items are made in Hawaii. As such, they are on the pricey side. However, the quality of those items also reflect what you pay for them, and they make for a more authentic gift than something mass-produced in China. ABC Stores and Front Street have plenty of those generic items. Maikai Woods Hawaii is there if you want to find something more special.

I bought my first Ukulele here. The price was pretty good. I thought the lady working there (forgot…read morehere name) was great at giving advice on an instrument that best fit my needs.

Cute little shop and polite, low pressure service. We walked in just because the ukuleles looked so…read morepretty, and after being invited to play any we liked, walked out raving about what a nice shop and what nice instruments, we realized what nice art one would be hanging from our wall and how fun it would be to learn a few tunes to play for friends. So, we chose a glossy solid Koa model (there are also matte finish options) out of the dozens in the shop.

While in Maui I had the chance to stop in for a second while waiting for some food next door. I…read morehighly recommend stopping in if you have little kids and want the feeling of a true toy store. It's not huge but big enough to see the wonder in your kids eyes. I would recommend letting the little one be free to pick out something that they want with no limit. I say that because everything in here is not expensive and is very reasonably priced. Lots of kids books and other things to enjoy. My daughter loved this place when she was young but as the teen years approach she found a few things that she liked but not the crazy amount of toys when she was younger. Service is absolutely wonderful with a greeting when we walked in and checking in on us as we walked through the store.

My little one and i had some time to spare before meeting up with our friends at 2pm today so we…read morecruised around a bit and found this toy store. I assumed it was going to be an overpriced touristy toy store but I was wrong. It is locally owned and is another business that used to be in Lahaina before the devastating wildfires but now has a home in Kihei. It is a hidden gem. Theres a wide assortment of toys and gifts for all ages and the prices are pretty reasonable. Aunty Yvette who was at the register was super helpful and full of aloha. She was so sweet to myself and my little one. We walked out of there with a bag full of goodies and we will definitely be back. Support local and check it out.

We are staying at Napili Kai Resort and the stage for this is here. There are about 100 seats and…read moreadmission is open seating or up front VIP for extra pay. This came highly recommended, we ll walk over in ten minutes. later: It was excellent and a full house. We were in row 5 of 10. Views just fine. I always get more education going to something like this. i didn't realize the introduction of the guitar to Hawaiian music came from the influence during the ranching era and cowmen from Spain and Mexico that brought music and instruments to the Big Island where Ranching remains to this day. Or that the men's higher pitch or falsetto voice in Hawaiian songs came from singing in churches for what would be a soprano or woman's part. It was a full 2 hour event with A wonderful Hula on some songs. After this, you will not forget the experience. A special time for my landmark # review, 2222.

Great show. Disappointed that who I thought was performing was in Cali, but Shem Kahawaii is an…read moreamazing musician with such a voice-- won't be my first time hearing him. Led Kapaana was fabulous; a privilege to finally hear him perform in person. Loved the availability to buy merch, meet the artists and take photos with them . Great set up- intimate setting but did not appreciate hate having paid for the general seating seats (row 5 and back, getting there early and sitting in row 5, only to have latecomers sit in row 4 right in front of us when there were available seats... so I'm dropping the review from 5 stars to 3. Please follow your own rules:(

If you've been thinking about getting permanent jewelry, let this be your sign! Getting linked by…read moreHelen at Forever Linked in South Maui Gardens was such a sweet and special experience. From the moment I sat down, she made me feel like we were two best friends crafting together. She was so kind, patient, and genuinely excited to help me find the perfect piece. The whole experience was so fun and effortless, and watching me and my fiancé bracelets get welded on felt like such a cute special little moment we will never forget. We got engaged this week in Maui and wanted to get a piece of crafted jewelry made by a local artist. What better way to get matching permanent jewelry with no a one of a kind piece. We added 3 charms to our bracelet that had a meaning to each one: (heart-pearl-K) Meaning: Heart: first comes LOVE Pearl: then comes Engagement in Maui K: and lastly Marriage with the first initial of the last name, "K" Now every time we look down at our wrist, we get to relive such a happy memory from Maui. It's not just jewelry, it's a little piece of paradise I get to take home with me. I also got a couple of other pieces she crafted for myself, family, and friends, which includes necklaces and earrings. Helen is incredibly talented, pays attention to every little detail, and truly cares about making sure you leave loving your jewelry. You can feel the love she puts into what she does, and it makes the experience that much more meaningful. If you're visiting Maui, she does pop-ups located at South Maui Gardens, Hyatt Regency, The Westin, you have to stop by Forever Linked and treat yourself (or make it a fun bestie, sisters, mother-daughter, or couples moment!). Or if you have a special event, Forever Linked can be there! IG: https://www.instagram.com/foreverlinkedmaui?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Website: https://www.foreverlinkedmaui.com/ We couldn't be happier with our jewelry and we will cherish it forever. Thank you, Helen, for making such a beautiful memory with my fiance and I being Forever Linked! ‍‍

My first piece of Permanent Jewelry, and let me say, I Love It. The quality, the selection and the…read moreowner is very sweet and helpful when making your selections. I purchased a Permanent Anklet and a Non Permanent Pearl Necklace. Love both of them. Thank you!