Leilani's Happy Hour-

Located in the Whaler's Village Mall in Kaanapali, this restaurant sits right along the beach boardwalk. It is fun anytime, however, we've grown to love the happy hours on Friday and Saturday from 3:00 to 6:00. In addition to affordable drinks (half price or thereabout), on these days they have live music from JD and Mario (sometimes JD changes his supporting cast). If you like Jimmy Buffet, The Eagles, Credence Clearwater, Kenny Chesney, et. al. then you should have an amazing time. Be sure to try the "world's best" (in my opinion) fish tacos and also the sushimi. People watching along the boardwalk is fun too, but only if you like beachwear.  Great shopping before or after in the mall and the famous Kaanapali beach is right there for a couple of hours of fun in the sun! Showers are available on the beach. Parking is in a multi-level lot, be sure and get your ticket validated at any shop (where purchase is made) or at Leilani's and you will save about $8 (if memory serves me).

Do this along with:

Whalers Village
Kaanapali Beach
Sunset Cruise on Kapalua Kai

 

 JD Performing

 

 Happy Hour Cocktails

 

 Kaanapali Beach North towards Sheraton Black Rock

 

Kaanapali Beach Sunset



Kapalua Kai Cocktail Cruise



Mama's Fish House

Located just North of Paia (approximately 20 minutes from the airport), this amazing restaurant is my favorite on the island. It is also one of the priciest, so make it a special occasion, I have yet to be disappointed! For those of you who want to save a few dollars, go for lunch as the menu is typically the same but the prices are lower. Also, although it is beautifully lit up at night, as you will see in the photos below, the grounds are gorgeous so it is almost better to visit during the daylight.

 

It is very hard to get a table without a reservation, so be sure and book it early in your trip, or you might not get in. Also, if you have a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) be sure to let them know at that time and they'll typically give you a free dessert and print out a special celebratory card (see photo below).

 

The food is delicious and features locally caught fresh fish, prepared and presented in amazing fashion. I encourage you to go to their website and check out the menu and prices, so you aren't surprised. Drinks are also amazing, especially those fruity type drinks. Service is generally really good.

 

Be sure and walk around the restaurant and check it all out. There is a lot to be seen; including floral arrangements, tiki, old Hawaiian artifacts, old newspapers from the Pearl Harbor invasion, an amazing garden, and many other interesting things. Be sure to bring your camera.

Do this along with:
Paia
Upcountry
Hookipa Windsurfing Park

Kapalua Coastal Trail

This beautiful 1.76 mile trail begins at Kapalua Bay (has small free public parking lot) and goes through the Ritz Carlton grounds over to the coastline along Oneloa Bay. From there it continues along to Honokahua Bay (Fleming Beach). It's a beautiful and generally flat hike with lots of places to jump in the water, take beautiful pictures, visit the Ritz, or just get a good cardio workout. Figure on an hour or two, depending on pace and stops.

Do this along with:
Napili Bay
Snorkeling Honokeana Cove
Gazebo Restaurant
Ritz Carlton

Trail Map

 Ritz Grounds

 

 More Ritz Grounds

 

 Oneloa Bay

 

 Oneloa Bay

 

 Fleming Beach

 



Kapalua Ridge