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Featured Activity
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
Experience the panoramic views and astonishing natural beauty of Maui on a guided aerial tour with Hawaii’s top-rated helicopter tour company.
From the majestic crater of Mt. Haleakala and the soaring valleys of the ancient West Maui Mountains to the towering sea cliffs on Molokai’s north shore, Maui’s unique topography makes viewing it from the sky particularly magical. Explore 88 miles of gorgeous, undeveloped coastline and the deep majestic valleys of the rainforest, with cascading waterfalls so remote they can only be seen from the air. Choose from 5 unique tours and experience the trip of a lifetime! Visit Blue Hawaiian Helicopters today, and come back again and again as so many of their guests do. Because for the tour of a lifetime, every time, it’s Blue Hawaiian.
Featured Restaurant
Ekolu Kitchen 1279
Nestled in the heart of Kihei, Ekolu Kitchen 1279 offers a contemporary, eclectic menu that showcases fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.
Executive Chef Generoso Sarmiento curates a diverse menu featuring a creative blend of traditional Hawaiian flavors with modern culinary techniques. To start enjoy delicious dishes such as crispy homemade gnocchi with pancetta, espresso dry-rubbed baby back ribs, and fire-roasted Brussels sprouts with smoked applewood bacon jam. For dinner, the restaurant serves a variety of fresh fish, meats, and brick oven flatbreads, all designed to create a memorable culinary voyage. Try the mouth-watering Newport smoked double cut pork chop with Molokai sweet potato apple bread pudding. Ekolu Kitchen 1279 also offers excellent craft cocktails, local brews, and fantastic wines. Open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Monday, Ekolu Kitchen 1279 has quickly become a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.