Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook

by Andrew Doughty, Leona Boyd (Photographer)

Overview

This is the finest guidebook ever written for Maui. Now, you can plan your best vacation – ever. This all-new tenth edition is a candid, humorous, in-depth look into everything there is to see and do on the island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawaii resident Andrew Doughty unlocks the secrets of an island so lush and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to eat, colorful craters, hidden waterfalls, and so much more. Every restaurant, activity provider, business and resort is reviewed personally and anonymously. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes Maui so exciting. Maui Revealed covers it all – from the wind-swept top of Haleakala to the sparkling underwater reefs. This is the best investment you can make for your Maui vacation. Whether you are a first time visitor or a long time kama‘aina, you will find out more about Maui from this book than from any other source. Discover the island of your dreams with Maui Revealed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781949678062
Publisher:	Wizard Publications
Publication date:	08/29/2021
Edition description:	All new 10th edition
Pages:	324
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Andrew Doughty has been exploring and writing about the Hawaiian Islands for nearly 30 years and is the best-selling guidebook writer in the United States, with millions of books in print. Andrew reviews every business anonymously and has hiked and GPSed every trail, secluded beach and special place described in his books. When he's not on the ground, you'll find him in the air in his airplane designed specifically for aerial photography.

Table of Contents

About this Book 9

Introduction 11

How it Began 11

The First Settlers 13

Outside World Discovers Hawai'i 17

Kamehameha the Great 18

Modern Hawai'i 19

The Basics 21

Getting Here 21

What to Bring 22

Getting Around 22

Getting Married on Maui 25

Weather 26

Geography 29

Where Should I Stay? 30

Is Maui Too Expensive? 31

Hazards 32

Traveling With Children (Keiki) 36

Some Terms 38

Hawaiian Time 38

Shaka 39

The Hawaiian Language 39

Music 42

The Hula 43

Farmers Markets 43

Books 44

The Internet 44

A Note About Access 44

A Note on Personal Responsibility 45

Miscellaneous Information 46

Smartphone Apps 46

A Word About Covid-19 47

West Maui Sights 48

Ma'alaea to Lahaina 48

Lahaina Town 52

Ka'anapali to Kapalua 54

Past Kapalua; Over the Top 60

Honokohau Town 61

West Maui Best Bets 68

Central Maui Sights 69

Wailuku 69

Kahului 73

The Valley 73

Pa'ia 74

Central Maui Best Bets 75

Hana Highway Sights 76

Before you Start Driving the Highway 77

Driving the Road 78

Waterfalls 79

A Few Basics 80

Pa'ia to Highway 360 84

On Highway 360 85

Ke'anae to Nahiku 88

Nahiku 93

Dining Outside of Hana 95

Nahiku to Hana 96

Wai'anapanapa Black Sand Beach 97

Hana 99

Hana Bay 100

Red Sand Beach 101

Koki Beach 102

Hamoa Beach 103

Dining in Hana 103

Also in Hana 105

Hana Highway Best Bets 105

Southeast Maui Sights 106

Kipahulu 106

'Ohe'o Gulch-aka 7 Sacred Pools 110

Pipiwai Trail 112

Past the Park 113

Southeast Maui Best Bets 119

Haleakala & Upcountry Sights 120

Upcountry 120

Ha'iku 122

Makawao 123

Kula 124

Haleakala National Park 126

Haleakala Summit 127

Inside the Crater 132

A Note to the Park 132

Haleakala & Upcountry Best Bets 133

South Maui Sights 134

Ma'alaea 134

Kihei 136

Wailea 138

Makena 138

Molokini 140

La Pérouse Bay 141

South Maui Best Bets 144

Offshore Islands 145

Kaho'olawe 145

Lana'i 147

Moloka'i 149

Beaches 154

Beach Safety 154

West Maui Beaches 157

South Maui Beaches 166

The Bottom of Maui 175

Hana Beaches 175

The North Shore of Haleakala-From Hana to Central Maui 176

Activities 178

Air Tours 179

ATVs 185

Biking 186

Boat Tours 190

Boogie Boarding 207

Camping 208

Fishing 209

Golfing 211

Hiking 212

Horseback Riding 228

Jet Skiing 229

Kayaking 230

Kiteboarding 232

Land Tours 233

Paintball 236

Parasailing 236

SCUBA 236

Shopping 243

Skydiving 243

Snorkeling 245

SNUBA 247

Spas 248

Submarines 248

Surfing 249

Whale Watching 251

Windsurfing 253

Ziplines 254

Adventures 257

Spear an Invasive Fish 257

The Four Falls of Na'ili'ili-haele 258

Mountain Bike Haleakala's Spine 260

Day Trip to Moloka'i's Kalaupapa 262

Grope Your Way to a Waterfall 263

Captain Your Own Boat to Molokini 264

Rappel Off a Waterfall 264

Haleakala Crater Grand Loop 265

Hunt a Wild Pig 266

Swimming With Sharks 268

Marathon Snorkeling to Pristine Coves 269

Island Dining 270

Island Dining Index 270

Island Fish & Seafood 272

Lu'au Foods 273

Other Island Foods 273

West Maui Dining 274

South Maui Dining 288

Central Maui Dining 300

Dining Elsewhere 307

Island Nightlife 310

Lu'au 311

Lunch & Dinner Cruises 315

Dinner Shows 316

About the Author 317

Index 318

Preface

Maui Revealed, 8th edition

Editorial Reviews

This comprehensive guidebook lives up to its name -- it's the ultimate resource for travelers heading to the beautiful island of Maui. Whether you're interested in hiking or simply relaxing on the beach, you can find all the expert advice you'll need in Maui Revealed. One of the guide's best features is the fact that it was written entirely by locals. A wealth of maps and detailed directions are included, along with prices, tips, and recommendations. The companion web site features information on seasonal events and festivals.

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"Great series of guidebooks...Their fun-to-read style is helpful and easy to follow. Their observations are precise..."—Hawaii Magazine

"An authoritative and in-depth look at all that the island offers."—Josh Roberts, USA Today

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