Maui, Hawaii

Maui Ocean Center             
Outstanding aquarium with sharks, manta rays, turtle and tropical fish. Summer hours are longer. They also have a kids day program available. Good gift store. Highway 30 Ma’alaea Harbor (808) 270-7000 www.mauioceancenter.com $24 adults 10 am – 5 pm. A Dr. Lum Favorite!

Sheraton Black Rock           
One of the best snorkeling spots on the island. Go in the AM

Next to the Sheraton Maui in Lahaina. Best parking is at Whaler’s Village. It says no beach parking. However you get 3 hours of free parking with validation. ABC store will validate with a minimum $15 purchase. No free beach parking at Shearton.

Whaler’s Village                   
Nice shopping complex with a mix of stores. Martin & MacArthur, Sandal Tree, Cinnamon Girl, Endangered Species, & Del Sol. Check out the Whaling Museum on the 3^rd floor. Great museum with a free audio guide. A Dr. Lum Favorite!    2 hour validated parking.
 

Beach Time Best time of the day to swim in the ocean is in the early morning. Later in the day the surf and waves tend to pick up. Also important for snorkeling trips and other water activities.

FREE Parking in Lahaina There are 3 hour parking spots around Lahaina. There is a parking lot just past the Banyan Tree on Front street. There is also a secret parking lot with no time limit just off of Dickenson Street near Kobe Streak house.

The street runs parallel to Front street on a little side street.

Star Gazing                          
At the Hyatt Regency Kaanapali. Evening on the roof. $20 adults & $10 for kids. 8,9,10 pm
 

Lahaina Cannery Mall        
Safeway and Longs Drugs store for water and breakfast supplies. Keiki Hula show Sat & Sun 1 pm. Hula show Tue & Thur 7 pm

Ali Lavender Farm 
Up country near Haleakala. Lavender lotions great for dry skin. (808) 878-3004

Haleakala Crater     
Be aware that in the afternoon the summit will often be cloudy with poor visibility of the crater. Remember it is a 2 hour drive up the slopes. Early morning tends to have clearer weather but a lot more traffic. Call ahead to find out the weather conditions. (808) 572-4400 or (808) 871-5054 Need to reserve tickets to watch sunrise online.

Penne Pasta Café                 
180 Dickenson St. See Free parking tips. Great lower priced restaurant. Try the Nicoise or Caesar salad with Ahi. Split the salads they are huge.

Pizza also good. Closed for lunch Sat and Sun. A Dr. Lum Favorite!

Cilantro Fresh Mexican Grill
Located at Old Lahaina Shopping Center. Didn’t eat here but sister restaurant to Penne Pasta Café.

A Saigon Café              
Wailiku, Maui Try the chicken and Shrimp clay pot. Combination Asian Burrito wrap. And the Sweet and sour Shrimp. Sister restaurant is Saigon Seafood in Lahaina. 1792 Main St. 808-243-9560

Da Kitchen Café                  
425 Koloa St. Kahului (808) 871-7782 Large portions.  Great local food.

Eskimo Candy Seafood Market & Café    
2665 Wai Wai Place, Kihei, Maui (808) 891-8898

Longi’s                                  
Try Lobster Longi Platter Can share this platter with two or three people. Filet Longi’s is also good. Also try the chocolate soufflé. Fresh fish is also good. Try Opakapaka or Onaga if on the menu. Two locations Front Street and Wailea. A Dr. Lum Favorite! 888 Front St. (808) 667- 2288

8 am-10 pm The shops at Wailea (808) 891-8883 www.longis.com
 

Costco Near the Airport      
Costco near the airport is a good first stop for water, bread, fruits.

Old Lahaina Luau               
This is a great traditional luau in Lahaina. Outdoor seating.

Opakapaka and Onaga       
Will not be available May 1 to September 30 due to a fishing ban on these fishes. Great tender snapper fish. A Dr. Lum Favorite!

Best time of year                  
May/September/October. Good weather. Aloha Week festival in September.
 

www.alternative-hawaii.com
List of Free local activities. Listing for all islands.

www.honoluluadvertiser.com
Look under entertainment for weekend special events.

www.gohawaii.com
Official Hawaii Visitors Bureau web site.

www.hawaiiradiotv.com/puka
List of a ton of Hawaii Web sites.

www.dakine.net
Has pictures of some of the top spots

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/specials/bestrestaurants08/index    
Best local restaurant reviews.

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Randall T. Lum, O.D.         (650) 589-7198                More Tips online @ www.LumOptometry.com