Experience Maui in 11 COVID-19 safe stops

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Stay at Wailea Beach Resort, Marriot

Award-winning dining, private terraces and quality service make Wailea Beach Resort the perfect getaway. Wailea Beach and water slides keep visitors entertained; contactless check-in and social distancing measures keep them safe.

Address: 3700 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea HI 96753

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Unique Stays

Alternatively, you can check out one of these alternative places to stay where you won't have to interact with anyone else.

Take the Road to Hana

There are no crowds, just cars on this iconic 64-mile drive. Between the hairpin turns and small bridges are countless attractions like Rainbow Eucalyptus trees, Hana Lava Tube, the Seven Sacred Pools and Nahiku Marketplace.

Location: Hana Highway

Visit Hana Cultural Center and Museum

This museum houses over 560 artifacts and 5000 photographs of Hana’s origin to present. While the museum and gift shop is closed during COVID-19, the historic courthouse, Kauhale Village and Ho’olaule’a Cultural Center runs from Mondays to Saturdays.

Address: 4974 Uakea Road, Hana, HI 96713

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Hike through Haleakala National Park

Sign up for a tour through Haleakala National Park and up to the crater rim. Currently reopening in phases, Haleakala Crater trails and the Kipahulu District are open for day use while campgrounds remain closed.

Address: 30,000 Haleakala Highway, Kula, HI 96790

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Ho’okipa Beach Park

Known for being the ‘home of contemporary surfing’, Ho’okipa Beach boasts dynamic waves all year round. The epicenter of watersports in Maui, visitors can surf, parasail and snorkel. Picnic areas, pavilions and outdoor showers are available.

Address: Mile #9, Hana Highway, Paia, HI 96779

Relax at Garden of Eden

Garden of Eden is a lush 26-acre botanical garden with meandering trails. Seek out the 100- year-old mango tree and various overlooks. The garden is open every day from 8AM to 4PM, and free for children under age of 5.

Address: 10600 Hana Highway, Haiku, HI 96708

Horseback riding with Mendes Ranch

Mendes Ranch takes you out on the Oceanfront Trail on horseback, through the verdant pastures of Kahakuloa and into Waihee Valley. During COVID-19, rides are limited to 5 riders or less, with masks required. It’ll last 1.5 hours.

Address: 3530 Kahkili Highway, Wailuku, HI 96793

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Trek through Waianapanapa State Park

This 122-acre state park offers black sand beaches, tidal caves and a hardy coastal trail. Reopened as of October, visitors can exchange the city for a native hala forest and wild volcanic features.

Address: Waianapanapa, Hana, HI 96713

Experience Feast at Lele

Luau – a Hawaiian specialty that features local gourmet and riveting dance performances. Feast at Lele hosts this experience where the royal family of Maui once held court. Reopening in December at limited capacity.

Address: 505 Front Street, Lahaina, HI 96761

Dine at Mama’s Fish House

Polynesian décor and dramatic ocean views have nothing on the fresh seafood menu at Mama’s Fish House.

Address: 799 Poho Place, Paia, HI 96779

Eat at Hula’s Grill

From farm to table, fishing-line to kitchen, Hula’s Grill serves local cuisine in open-air. The menu changes by day! Now reopened, visitors can do takeout from Monday to Sunday, 12PM to 9PM.

Address: 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761

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