Fun Things To Do On Maui
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The Area: Dining and Activities
Aston Kaanapali Shores Resort is right where you’ll want to be on the west side of Maui. You are located between bustling Kaanapali and Kahana and all the delicious dining that both have to offer! Within 10 minutes walking distance, you can be at Duke’s Beach House, Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman, The Sandbar, Roy’s Kaanapali, Captain Jack’s, Miso Phat Sushi, and lots of great food trucks for casual bites! Fish tacos, fried calamari, local fresh catch, bbq ribs, vegetarian and vegan finds…something for any palate!
And we can’t forget the cinnamon rolls! Papi’s Ohana a short walk from the Resort, is famous, so wait in line and let the anticipation build because it’s so worth it!
If you’re looking for golf, you can head in either direction on the Honoapiilani Highway and find world-class courses in both Kaanapali and Kapalua. For amazing hiking, head to the picturesque Kapalua Coastal Trail!
Want to hop aboard a relaxing sunset dinner cruise or snorkel cruise? There are multiple companies who launch right off the beach in Ka’anapali. Kayaking tours, snorkeling and surf lessons are also a fun way to enjoy the beautiful ocean. If you'd like to book a luau, the concierge on property can set you up with that, along with ziplining, biking down the volcano (Haleakala), or any other activities you've been eyeing. You can either visit the activities desk in the lobby, self-book online, or visit one of the several tour kiosks along the beach boardwalk.
Best of all, many local favorites are an easy, scenic walk away (estimated times from the resort):
- Java Jazz (great coffee & live music) – 3 min.
- Papi’s Ohana (famous cinnamon rolls) – 3 min.
- Penny’s Ice Cream Parlor & Cafe – 3 min.
- Pineapple Robot / Pizza Paradiso – 3 min.
- Snorkel Bob’s (gear rentals) – 3 min.
- Sergio’s Cantina – 4 min.
- Honoapiilani Food Truck Park – Right next door to the Resort
- ABC Store (convenience essentials) – 5 min.
- Times Supermarket (groceries) – 5 min.
- Slappy Cakes (make your own pancakes) – 6 min.
- Miss Arepa – 8 min.
- The Fish Market Maui (fresh poke & seafood) – 8 min.
- Bad Ass Coffee – 9 min.
- Pau Bakery – 9 min.
- Duke’s Beach House (world famous) – 10 min.
- Honokowai Beach Park & Playground – 10 min.
- The Beach House Restaurant & Bar – onsite (no walk needed!)
Grocery stores nearby are Times Market (just across the street from the Resort), Safeway, Napili Market, Longs Drugstore, ABC Store.
Places to eat nearby are:
The food truck park right next door to the Resort
Kāʻanapali / Resort Corridor
Monkeypod Kitchen (Whaler’s Village)
Hula Grill (Whaler’s Village / Kāʻanapali)
Leilani’s on the Beach (Whaler's Village / Kāʻanapali)
Cliff Dive Bar & Grill (Sheraton / Black Rock, Kāʻanapali)
Japengo (Asian fusion / sushi, Kāʻanapali)
Duke’s Beach House (Honua Kai / Kāʻanapali area)
Longhi’s at the Marriott (Italian)
Umalu (casual / Hawaiian / American)
Kapalua / Napili / Kahana / Honokowai Area
Merriman’s Kapalua (fine dining, Hawaii regional cuisine)
Cane & Canoe (Montage Kapalua)
Banyan Tree (Kapalua)
Hana Hou & Beach Club (Montage / Kapalua)
Plantation House (Kapalua)
Sansei Seafood & Sushi Bar (Kapalua)
Burger Shack (Kapalua)
Sea House (Napili, oceanfront)
The Gazebo (Napili, breakfast & brunch)
Miso Phat (Kahana, sushi / Japanese)
Maui No Ka Oi Magazine
Papi’s Ohana (Honokowai / Kahana area)
Fish Market Maui (Honokowai)
Dollie’s (Pizza / casual, Honokowai / Kahana)
Kitchen 5315 (casual / tiki / island fare)
Miss Arepa (Venezuelan / casual, Honokowai area)
Okazuya Deli (local Hawaiian / Japanese / take-out)
Pizza Paradiso (Mediterranean / pizza)
Gazebo(Napili)
Walking south of the Resort, a picturesque beach boardwalk invites leisurely walks with ocean breezes. Follow this scenic path, which begins behind the Resort Beach Pool, to uncover additional beachfront eateries, shops, Whaler’s Village, beautiful stretches of sand, and stunning sunset vistas as you venture toward the heart of Ka’anapali. You just can’t beat a quiet and invigorating early morning walk along the scenic beach boardwalk before the crowds arise.
