Best of Maui

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The 3 Best Sporting Goods Stores Around the Maui Area

Sporting goods stores on Maui support a wide range of outdoor activities, from ocean adventures to hiking and team sports. The Sporting Goods Store category in The Maui News’ Best of Maui readers’ choice contest recognizes businesses that keep residents...

The 3 Best Places for Takeout/Curbside Around the Maui Area

Takeout on Maui plays a practical and cherished role in everyday life, whether people are picking up dinner after work, grabbing food before heading to the beach or bringing home plates to share with family. In the Best of Maui...

The 3 Best Land Tours/Activities Around the Maui Area

Land-based tours on Maui offer a chance to slow down and explore the island’s farms, orchards and landscapes from a different perspective. The Land Tour/Activity category in The Maui News’ Best of Maui readers’ choice contest highlights experiences that invite...

The 3 Best Tattoo Shops Around the Maui Area

Tattoos on Maui often carry personal meaning—connections to family, the ocean, a moment in time or a piece of art someone wants to carry with them. The studios people return to tend to balance creativity with professionalism, offering spaces where...

The 3 Best Organic Or Specialty Food Stores Around the Maui Area

Specialty food stores play an important role on Maui, offering ingredients, prepared foods and groceries that reflect nutritional preferences, local agriculture and diverse cooking traditions. The Organic or Specialty Food Store category in The Maui News’ Best of Maui readers’...

The 3 Best Auto Body Shops Around the Maui Area

Auto body shops keep Maui drivers on the road by handling collision repairs, paint work and restoration with both technical skill and customer service. In the Best of Maui readers’ choice contest, locals recognized shops that combine workmanship with clear...

The 2 Best Chinese Restaurants Around the Maui Area

Chinese restaurants across Maui play an important role in the island’s dining rhythm, offering everything from quick takeout to family-style dishes meant to be shared. In the Best of Maui readers’ choice contest, locals voted for the places they rely...

The 3 Best Patio Dining Spots Around the Maui Area

Patio dining on Maui captures the easy rhythm of the islands—open air, relaxed pacing, ocean breezes and meals that feel connected to the landscape. In the Best of Maui readers’ choice contest, locals voted for the places where outdoor tables...

The 3 Best Business Lunches Around the Maui Area

Business lunches play an important role in Maui’s professional community, offering a setting where conversations can unfold naturally while still fitting into a mid-day schedule. The Best of Maui readers’ choice contest includes a category devoted to these kinds of...

The 3 Best Consignment/Thrift Shops Around the Maui Area

Consignment and thrift shops on Maui offer an ever-changing mix of clothing, accessories and home goods, giving shoppers a sustainable way to explore personal style. The Consignment/Thrift Shop category in The Maui News’ Best of Maui readers’ choice contest celebrates...