We had to reschedule our hike day..due to the Kona low and the office staff were more than helpful…read more This is not our first hike with Hike Maui... we've come to Maui for the past 50 years..37 times to be exact... and Hike Maui is our go to during the past 20 years when we want to get out into the rainforest. We have taken three of their "Morning Walks" with our grandkids and it's a perfect introduction to hiking. Honestly we've had three different ...wonderful.. experiences. It's not strenuous and you're taken back to some private land that you'd not have access to if you just drove up and parked (if you found a parking spot) and hiked back in. We were lucky to have the lovely, fun, and knowledgeable guide named Randolyn ..aka Ran. She was the perfect blend of kind, patient and engaging with the grandkids, and very helpful with us old folks! On the drive on the way home she advised a few newbies to the island where some great places to eat were... they greatly appreciated her ideas! She had the most pleasant demeanor.... :) If you want a fun morning walk, call Hike Maui

I would give 10 stars if I had the choice…read more This was an easy Rainforest walk package with a little adventure of diving and swimming in the water added in, if you wanted to that is - no force. Brian was just soo fun, and soo informative. He balanced all our interests absolutely wonderfully, it was just amazing. The kid was thrilled with the his dino costume (Oh my god! the costume, he wore it on the Entire trip except when jumping off the rocks ofcourse), the adult in the other group with all the geological tectonics knowledge that flowed like an uninterrupted volcano from his mouth...non stop, and me with all the native plant life info. The Hala tree amazed me and so did the big red flower- torch ginger, which actually looks like a vibrant staff fit for a king. I would never have learnt about them in detail if not for this trip. All this besides the actual trip to the waterfalls, the encouragement he gave to the other group was astounding (I don't swim myself unfortunately, or the fun would have tripled for me). He supported, guided, advised, and made them have the time of their life with the diving and the swimming. Three cheers to the B.Rex. Hike Maui site itself had useful info for the walk and I brought the water shoes after reading about it on their site, it really worked great out there. Pick up was right on time and the directions were pretty clear, but u could have mentioned near Kahului Park and Ride, I mistook the 8 min drive for 8 min walk, and walked up from my hotel ! Hike Maui arranged for backpacks and that was very useful too. To just it throw it on our shoulders and walk freely. The little snacks were good after the walk. The best part was the passion fruit which was handed out as a parting gift. It was my first time to eat that fruit too. Note: The waterfalls are accessible privately with rental car too. You could explore the area in your own sweet time. But I did notice there were not many signs with specific directions inside the forest. And no labels on the plants. Most places no mobile signals either. That said, you could do it on your own. I cannot say enough about this trip. It is for all ages and a great little Maui to explore comfortably. PS: Hope Brian wins the Halloween costume contest today ( 31st Oct 2025)

One of my coolest days on Maui was the famous ALL DAY "Road To Hana" drive. I booked a small group…read moretour led by Henry @rentamauiboy, and the reason I booked him was because he takes allllllll the photos. Traveling solo, it feels weird to take selfies everywhere or worse, asking someone to take your photo. The tour was me and 2 other couples: one couple were newlyweds and the other couple were on their very 1st trip together (as a couple). (Honestly where do you go after a trip to a Hawaii?!?) We could not have had a group that meshed BETTER than all of us. Our guide Henry clearly knew "the good spots" because we didn't stop anywhere that anyone else was... he made us climb down treacherous "root ladders" and walk through the coldest water up to our necks but his ideas were always SO worth it. And he captured the best pics! I highly recommend this EXACT excursion because you don't have to worry about any photos. He has it covered, and trust me, it's truly UNFORGETTABLE!!!

Henry was a wonderful host, we got to see and do more than what I expected. Well worth the price…read more A magical experience. I will recommend to all my friends and family. Thank you Henry!!

Relaxed self paced viewing of bird reserve. Easy parking. Nice covered cabana…read more Great views.

When we have a few extra minutes in Kahului, we like to stop off at Kanaha Pond to enjoy the birds…read more There were mostly ducks and stilts today but we have seen Nenes, or Hawaiian Geese (the state bird). One time, there was a family with several little goslings. We stopped on the path to the shelter and let them decide if they wanted to pass us in the other direction. The male gave me a stink eye as they walked by and started hissing at me after they got a little ways past. It was funny that he became more macho after getting a little distance. Anyway, I always enjoy the Ae'o, or Hawaiian Stilt. They wade through the shallow water with such long legs, in search of food. Their chirps warn others of our presence. There are benches in the small shelter, where you can sit in the shade and watch the birds do their bird things. There also is a gate on the back side of the pond, near the water treatment plant, that lets you in to the dirt roads that were used to access a series of WW2 storage bunkers. There are other ponds back there, too. It's a nice area to walk through.

Slow to fix/replace equipment. Otherwise great gym, community, and equipment when it is in…read moreoperation. If things get replaced/fixed, my review will change.

Decided to come to this gym since it allowed for daily membership. I was staying a week so I was…read moregiven the opportunity to do a week membership for $70 or $25/day. I ended up doing the daily since I could only come to the gym for 2 days. The process was easy and fast and membership was fast and helpful. I had to download the GymMaster app which unlocked the door during business hours. There was some initial set to connect to the app. But once that was done it was easy going. In terms of decor, its a clean gym and that includes the sauna / restroom area. The equipment needs maintenance and was a holdover from when this was a 24 hour fitness. I came on Wednesday and Thursday so the gym itself wasn't as busy as it could have been since I came after work. My only issue was that there wasn't any wifi available. Overall, this was a convenient community gym.

Love everything about this spot! Whether I'm packing up for a full beach day, hanging out while…read morefishing, or scouting locations for a photo shoot, Kanaha always delivers. It has the perfect mix of park space, shade, and open coast. 10/10 recommend spending an afternoon here. Until next time, XOXO, ChelsieFletcher

Free park with a small parking lot. Just 5 minutes from the…read moreairport. We didnt walk the whole beach, just looked for a place to eat our lunch and came across the perfect picnic table in the shade with view of the ocean. Lots of flies so be aware. We saw some lifeguards on duty. Overall a calm park.

I booked their beginner friendly snorkeling tour for my 4 kids and husband. No one in our group had…read moreever tried this before so I booked it since they advertise as beginner friendly, and the cost was reasonable. I wasn't sure what to expect since they don't have too many reviews.. but we still gave it a shot. Everyone had an AMAZING TIME!! Jason (the owner), is such a patient, kind, and just super chill guy. We arrived quite early since the kids were being inpatient and wanted to get in the water, so we decided to hang out on the beach near the meetup location. My kids began to explore and wanted to try to snorkel on their own with some masks we had purchased the day before. We settled down near a gentleman who we later realized was Jason. Before even realizing that we were part of his next tour, he was kind enough to help my kids and explained that the location they were trying to enter the water through was unsafe as the strong waves could cause them to injure themselves against the high coral. He guided them to a sand path which he explained was much safer. After some conversation, we both realized he was our tour guide! We immediately felt confident that it would be a great experience. Once the tour began, I just can't say enough about how patient Jason and his crew are. They explain everything very throughly and carefully. Jason let the group know that people who felt comfortable would be led out to deeper waters, but if anyone did not feel comfortable, they could stay in the more shallow waters with a guide. My kids decided to go out to deeper waters and saw turtles, fish, sea cucumbers, pencil urchins, and a lot of reef. Jason was super educational about marine life. He also did not have a time limit! I thought I read it wrong, but he confirmed in person that the tour was unlimited and we were free to snorkel until we decided we were done. Other companies I had looked into appeared to have a 2 hour limit. Jason goes above and beyond, and I would definitely recommend him! I was reading through the 1 star reviews because that's just what I do when it doesn't make sense, and I just can't really believe those reviews, especially since they appear to be fake accounts. Give these guys a try, you won't regret it! Thank you again Jason! Our tour with you was the highlight of our trip. My kids and husband will always remember this experience!

My husband and I are not swimmers at all, but when I saw Gabriel's Ohana advertisement for…read moresnorkeling for beginners I called them up for more info. The woman on the phone was so helpful and reassuring, she explained that they've taken people out who have never been in the ocean or even a pool. They also honored the Groupon price, so I booked over the phone. What an amazing experience with Jason (who is Gabriel's dad). He was patient, gentle, and full of so much information. He really put me and the rest of the group at ease. Luckily, the two other couples with us weren't swimmers either, so we were all on the same level. Jason brought up many sea creatures for us to hold, and we saw turtles and live coral. Since I don't swim, I never thought I could experience anything like this. It was truly magical, and I'll never forget my first time. The next time I'm in Maui, I will definitely book again. Thank you Jason for a wonderful experience and memories that will stay with me forever.

My husband and I brought our climbing shoes with us on our week long vacation to Maui specifically…read morebecause we wanted to try out Aloha Rock. And it did not disappoint. Bruce and Jill were running the show on the first day we visited and made us feel super welcomed to the gym. They helped get us setup with week long visitor passes and Bruce even bandaged me up when an overhang route gave me a gnarly flapper. What a gem! We only bouldered here but thought the routes were interesting and very fun to try and figure out. They have three separate bouldering sections so there is something for everyone. We came back later in the trip and had another great visit. Hard to imagine coming back to the island and not spending time at Aloha Rock. (Also, there is a coffee truck in the back that has the best coffee on the island. Seriously, don't miss it!)

Aloha Rock Gym is such a welcome addition to Maui, and our first visit during their grand opening…read moreevent was so much fun. From the moment we got there, the energy was upbeat and inviting. One of the owners personally greeted us--a kind and friendly gentleman who took the time to introduce the space and give us a helpful rundown of how everything works. It set the tone for what turned out to be a really fun, memorable experience and honestly every staff member we encountered was warm, helpful, and friendly too. A quick tip: *everyone* needs to sign a waiver before entering the gym (even if you're just a bystander), so I'd recommend completing it online ahead of time to save yourself a bit of time when you arrive. Even during the busy grand opening, the gym felt surprisingly spacious. The building is large, open, and thoughtfully designed to accommodate a lot of people without feeling claustrophobic. There are climbing "problems" (routes) for all skill levels and a good variety for a wide range of ages. We had such a great time moving between the different walls and testing new problems. Staff and volunteers were readily available to belay, which allowed us to try the rock climbing routes safely. We used to rock climb at the surf shop in Kahului many, MANY years ago and I'm so glad there's a place to climb again. My son had a blast too. Watching him try something new and gain confidence with each attempt was so fun! We returned a few weeks later and ended up spending hours just bouldering. If you want to belay independently, you'll need to get certified. They offer short classes throughout the day for a small fee, or you can test out if you're already familiar with proper technique and safety protocols. That's definitely on my list for next time. Unfortunately they did away with their fist time kamaaina deal, so it's quite a bit pricey ($39 for a kamaaina day pass)--especially for larger families--and can be cost-prohibitive. However, you can spend hours climbing, even a full day, so it feels "worth it" as I easily spend that amount of money at the arcade in less than an hour. I do hope to see more kamaaina/family friendly deals in the future like they did for Valentine's Day. If you're looking to maximize value without committing to a full membership, the 1 week unlimited pass ($60) is the way to go as you can use it multiple times. All in all, I highly recommend Aloha Rock Gym. It's such a fun, active option to have here on Maui. We'll definitely be back again and again.

This is one of the calmest swim areas on the North Shore of Maui. There is a barrier about 50…read moreyards out that keeps the waves to a minimum. Safe for kids to swim. Keep in mind that there are no restrooms and no water nearby.

I pulled recently broken glass and rusty rebar from the sand. Better and safer beaches down the…read moreroad.

Really nice addition to Maui for the keiki! The island doesnt have a lot in the way of kids play or…read moreparty places so this is nice that we now have to from time to time. They do parties too! Parking - really easy and plenty Price - really reasonable at $10/hr for kamaaina (free for the parents accompanying) Space - nice and spacious with several "zones" I took my 2yo to check out this new indoor play space in Kahului. We're so happy we did. There's plenty of play space and things to keep entertained. There's a nice area for 5yo and under which keeps it safe for littles who are still learning to walk, climb, crawl, slide etc. Tip: Bring socks for yourself (adult) and grippy socks for littles

Maui's newest play area geared towards keiki of all ages!…read more We appreciated being welcomed by the friendly staff who had us sign waivers & answered all of our questions. The cost is quite affordable even without discounts! Socks are required, but you can bring your own! Snacks and soft drinks are also available for sale. We opted for the toddler area but will certainly be back to check out the foam dart arena upstairs! The toddler area is for littles 5 and under with adult supervision. The soft play area includes a play structure, play house, tree house & "grassy hill" among other items like cushions & pretend play items. Across the way, the little ones also have access to a popper-style foam ball game which mimics the foam dart arena upstairs. My kids had so much fun, and I appreciated the safe, clean and interactive environment. We will definitely be back!

We had one of our company parties here and we had an absolute blast! We had a group of 17. Bobby…read moreand Tamara were so helpful and accommodating. It was intimidating at first to come into this seemingly members only establishment. There were some obvious regulars there killing it in their lanes. However, everyone was so nice and encouraging to us novice bowlers. We could bring our own food. They gave us some tables to set our food up on. **No food is allowed past the benches!** The cons: It was a bit hot and you have to do your own scoring on paper. The pros: Everything was clean, the shoes were new and comfortable and it is such a fun place to spend time as a group. I'm so glad they offer open bowl hours as we definitely need more family friendly places on island! I will definitely be back with my kids!

There is a company bowling night with food here tonight…read more We've been before, but are now retired. Nice to get asked just because we are on island. We did bring ugly Xmas shirts to fit in with the crowd. This alley is old school and scoring is by paper and pencil. I think it was 12 lanes. Vintage. Should be fun... Update:10 lanes, normal old problems. Balls get stuck , pin setter freezes. Kind of a return to 50 years ago. Everyone had a blast. Great music was rocking. This is not a public alley. More like a paid club. And they hire out for parties like tonight. Lots of smiles, I had a decent amount of Strikes and got my Spares. Good time!!