Local Girl's Guide to Maui - Maui Hawaii Info and Travel Guide

Japanese deli with some of the BEST
food on the entire island. Take-out
place with limited counter seating.
Try the lemon caper mahi-mahi, Caesar
salad, black bean chow fun, Korean 
style chicken BBQ, and teriyaki steak
(unbelievable!). This is a very special
find and you must eat here to experience
fresh fish cooked perfectly at affordable
prices. Ask for the fresh fish of the day
and then choose how you want it prepared
(sautéed, broiled, panko-fried, or lemon
caper). Everything here is enticing and
the local owners are very nice folks.
Gets super busy so call in your order
between 4:30-5:30pm for later pick-up
(they sometimes put their phone on busy
or infinite ring when they are
overwhelmed with orders).  Cash only.

This is a perfect spot for beginners
and gentle enough for children.
The inner reef is shallow but
the water there can be murky.
The outer reef, 50 to 100 yards
     from shore, has many fish,
large coral heads and turtles.
     Go early before the crowds arrive
and stir up the sand.
     There are no facilities here.

This is the place to shop
and people-watch.
Very nice souvenir shopping.
The locals sell anything
you can imagine.
For adults, children and infants,
there is new clothing
(T-shirts, dresses, shorts, swimwear,
one-of-a-kind hand-painted clothes,
Bali clothing), shoes and sandals,
designer knock-off handbags
and sunglasses, carvings, jewelry,
handmade island soaps, fresh flowers,
fresh fruit (papayas, pineapples, mangos,
and bananas) and cooked foods
(banana bread, cookies, pies, etc.).
Take a cooler to transport
your goodies back to your hotel or condo.
Our favorite vendor/artist is to the
right in the last row of vendors
from the entrance - he is the most
creative artist on the island
with his whimsical shirts, cover-ups,
children’s items, magnets, bags, and
soaps all in uniquely colorful designs.
Talk to him - he’s a local character
and very entertaining.

Local Girl's Guide to Maui

	Local Girl's Guide to Maui is a guide I put together of my favorite restaurants, local foods, farmers markets, beaches, snorkeling spots, hikes and walks, activities and of course shopping! The $10 guide is a PDF file that I will email to you. You can print it out or take it with you to Maui on your laptop computer. The guide is also a great gift for anyone you know who's going to Maui.

Do you like to travel and experience local culture? Do you want to know where to find the food and locations you see on this page? If so, this guide is for you! If you don’t like to stray from your comfort zone, if you only eat and stay in corporate hotels and restaurants, or if you only shop in name-brand stores, this guide is not for you.

	Local Girl’s Guide to Maui started as a list of my favorite restaurants that I gave my friends going to Maui. Over the years I’ve added information for my travel clients. Now I’m offering it to you, but only if you want to see Maui as a local girl does. Read the TripAdvisor reviews!

Why should you trust my instincts over the widely read guide books out there? For the only reason that matters: I’m a local Hawaii girl. I’ve grown up, lived in and experienced the islands my entire life. I update the guide monthly so you will have the 808 (Hawaii area code) on what’s happening on Maui.

	This is what you will find in the guide: Local Food Restaurants Grocery Stores Bakeries Farmers Markets and Craft Fairs Local Entertainment Walks and Hikes Beaches Snorkeling Spots Recipes

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Here are some examples of what you'll find in the guide...

The guide will tell you where to find this special restaurant: Japanese deli with some of the BEST food on the entire island. Take-out place with limited counter seating. Try the lemon caper mahi-mahi, Caesar salad, black bean chow fun, Korean style chicken BBQ, and teriyaki steak (unbelievable!). This is a very special find and you must eat here to experience fresh fish cooked perfectly at affordable prices. Ask for the fresh fish of the day and then choose how you want it prepared (sautéed, broiled, panko-fried, or lemon caper). Everything here is enticing and the local owners are very nice folks. Gets super busy so call in your order between 4:30-5:30pm for later pick-up (they sometimes put their phone on busy or infinite ring when they are overwhelmed with orders). Cash only.

	The guide will tell you where to find this beginners snorkeling spot: This is a perfect spot for beginners and gentle enough for children. The inner reef is shallow but the water there can be murky. The outer reef, 50 to 100 yards from shore, has many fish, large coral heads and turtles. Go early before the crowds arrive and stir up the sand. There are no facilities here.

The guide will tell you where to find this shopper's paradise: This is the place to shop and people-watch. Very nice souvenir shopping. The locals sell anything you can imagine. For adults, children and infants, there is new clothing (T-shirts, dresses, shorts, swimwear, one-of-a-kind hand-painted clothes, Bali clothing), shoes and sandals, designer knock-off handbags and sunglasses, carvings, jewelry, handmade island soaps, fresh flowers, fresh fruit (papayas, pineapples, mangos, and bananas) and cooked foods (banana bread, cookies, pies, etc.). Take a cooler to transport your goodies back to your hotel or condo. Our favorite vendor/artist is to the right in the last row of vendors from the entrance - he is the most creative artist on the island with his whimsical shirts, cover-ups, children’s items, magnets, bags, and soaps all in uniquely colorful designs. Talk to him - he’s a local character and very entertaining.

	Pineapple Mai-Tai Local Girl's Guide to Maui will tell you where to buy the ingredients for making this yummy drink. Click here this week's featured recipe.

After you return from Maui, please let me know about discoveries you think should go into the guide. I also would appreciate your feedback and corrections so I can make the guide even better!

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THIS WEEK'S RECIPE TERIYAKI SAUCE 2 cups Yamasa soy sauce NOTE: Yamasa is much better than Kikkoman 1/2 cup canned or fresh (boxed is fine) pineapple juice 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup C&H dark brown sugar NOTE: support Hawaii by buying C&H (California & Hawaii) sugar 6 cloves minced garlic 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger (freeze before grating) Cut inexpensive beef into paper-thin slices. Marinate for two nights in refrigerator. Barbecue, constantly basting with sauce. You can use this sauce on chicken or fish also. YUMMY!

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