Prince's Maui Guide
A curated local guide built around your Kihei base at Kamaole Sands. Vegetarian-friendly picks are called out clearly, while the group still finds great meat and seafood along the way.
Confirmed map facts (address, rating) are separated from editorial recommendations. Always check hours and availability before heading out.
Your Kihei base
Kamaole Sands, 2695 South Kihei Road, Kihei, HI 96753 - near Kamaole Beach Park III.
Drive times and distances throughout this guide are approximate and measured from Kamaole Sands. They vary with traffic, so leave a little slack and check hours before you head out.
Explore
Combine filters to narrow it down. Vegetarian-friendly and vegan picks are highlighted, while the group's meat and seafood spots stay easy to find.
Kihei · 2463 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
A bright, casual spot famous for its fresh fish tacos and bowls. The catch is the star here, but the menu also lists vegetarian options.
Vegetarian options are listed; mostly a seafood-forward menu.
~5 min from Kamaole Sands · ~1.5 mi · Great for the group - friends who love seafood will be thrilled.
Kihei · 1913 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
The South Shore branch of the beloved fish house - big plates, fresh catch, and a fast-moving line.
Limited veg options - mostly a seafood stop.
~6 min from Kamaole Sands · ~2 mi · Great for the group - casual and quick.
Kihei · 1945 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
A sunny, always-busy breakfast spot with big plates, great coffee, and a proper veggie scramble.
Veggie scramble and breakfast sides.
~5 min from Kamaole Sands · ~2 mi · Great for the group - a classic Kihei breakfast.
Kihei · 1881 S Kihei Rd #111, Kihei, HI 96753
An upscale Latin-influenced dinner spot in the Kihei Triangle. Map research lists it as permanently closed.
Had vegetarian-friendly plates; confirm availability if it reopens.
~6 min from Kamaole Sands · ~2 mi · Verify current status before heading out.
Kihei · 1794 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
A casual poke and fish stand with some of the freshest poke on the island - a quick, delicious grab.
Limited veg - mostly a poke/fish stand.
~7 min from Kamaole Sands · ~2.5 mi · Great for the group - a fast, casual lunch.
Kihei · 1280 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
A friendly Kihei grill with a wide menu - from fish tacos to tofu and a roasted root vegetable quinoa bowl.
Tofu dishes and a roasted root vegetable quinoa bowl.
~8 min from Kamaole Sands · ~3 mi · Great for the group - something for everyone.
Kihei · 1279 S Kihei Rd #204, Kihei, HI 96753
A build-your-own bowl and salad spot with fresh, healthy ingredients and clearly listed vegan and vegetarian options.
Vegan and vegetarian options are listed.
~9 min from Kamaole Sands · ~3.5 mi · Great for the group - a lighter, healthy pick.
Kihei
A plant-forward smoothie and açaí bar with bowls, juices, and vegan bites - a light, healthy pick between beach days.
Fully plant-forward menu.
~8 min from Kamaole Sands · ~3 mi · Great for the group - a lighter meal.
Kihei
Hand-shaved ice with real fruit syrups - the island's favorite way to cool down after the beach.
Fruit syrups are vegetarian.
~8 min from Kamaole Sands · ~3 mi · Great for the group - a sweet stop for everyone.
Kihei
A big, casual brewpub with island beers, wood-fired pizza, and a menu that covers vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
Veg pizzas and salads.
~10 min from Kamaole Sands · ~4 mi · Great for the group - a relaxed evening out.
Wailea · 10 Wailea Gateway Pl, Kihei, HI 96753
A polished farm-to-table spot in Wailea with wood-fired pizza, a big bar, and plenty of vegetarian plates.
Veg pizzas and seasonal veg plates.
~15 min from Kamaole Sands · ~5 mi · Date-night worthy.
Paia
Wood-fired organic pies in a breezy open-air room on Paia's main drag. The kalua pork is the local favorite, but the veg pizzas hold their own.
Veg pies like the roasted garlic and the cashew-cheese vegan pie.
~45 min from Kamaole Sands · ~25 mi · Great for the group - everyone gets a pizza they'll love.
Kahului
Tiny, beloved Thai spot near the airport with big, fresh flavors. A reliable first or last meal on the island.
Tofu curries, pad thai, and veggie spring rolls are easy to order.
~30 min from Kamaole Sands · ~16 mi · Quick airport-area stop.
Paia
Bright café with açaí bowls, smoothies, and a big vegetarian menu - a perfect post-surf or pre-Hana breakfast.
Açaí bowls, veggie burritos, and a full vegetarian section.
~45 min from Kamaole Sands · ~25 mi · Great for the group - plenty for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.
Wailuku
A warm, wood-lined café in historic Wailuku serving local, seasonal plates with a strong vegetarian lineup.
Seasonal veg plates, salads, and a standout veggie burger.
~35 min from Kamaole Sands · ~18 mi · Date-night worthy.
Kahului
Chef Sheldon Simeon's fast-casual spot known for garlic noodles and pork belly. Lines move fast and the flavors are big.
Garlic noodles are the reliable veg-friendly pick.
~30 min from Kamaole Sands · ~15 mi · Quick airport-area stop - order ahead.
Kahului
A local favorite for plate lunches and big flavors, with a genuinely friendly crew and a solid veggie option.
Veggie plate lunch and salads.
~30 min from Kamaole Sands · ~16 mi · Great for the group - something for everyone.
Kahului
A no-frills local deli with piled-high sandwiches and plate lunches - a dependable, affordable stop.
Veggie sandwiches and salads.
~30 min from Kamaole Sands · ~16 mi · Quick airport-area stop.
Olowalu
A roadside pie shop and café famous for its pies and hearty sandwiches - the perfect road-trip pit stop between Lahaina and Kihei.
Veggie sandwiches and a rotating pie case.
~40 min from Kamaole Sands · ~22 mi · Great for the group - grab pies to go.
Paia
A lively, no-frills fish house with big plates and fresh catch. Expect a line, and expect it to move.
Limited veg - mostly a seafood stop.
~45 min from Kamaole Sands · ~25 mi · Great for the group - casual and fast.
Lahaina
A fully plant-based, zero-waste kitchen in Lahaina serving creative vegan comfort food.
Entirely vegan menu.
~55 min from Kamaole Sands · ~30 mi · The vegetarian's dream stop.
Lahaina
Chef Sheldon Simeon's sleek noodle house with garlic noodles and creative Asian plates - a Lahaina institution.
Veggie noodles and tofu dishes.
~55 min from Kamaole Sands · ~30 mi · Date-night worthy.
Upcountry
A historic Upcountry coffee house with baked goods and breakfast - a lovely stop on the way to Haleakala.
Baked goods, eggs, and veg breakfasts.
~45 min from Kamaole Sands · ~25 mi · On the Haleakala route.
Paia
A tiny açaí and smoothie counter with fresh, plant-based bowls - a light grab-and-go pick.
Fully plant-based menu.
~45 min from Kamaole Sands · ~25 mi · Great for the group - a lighter meal.
Lahaina
A laid-back Lahaina spot known for fish and chips and poke bowls.
Limited veg options.
~55 min from Kamaole Sands · ~30 mi · Great for the group - casual.
Wailuku
A Wailuku institution famous for its manju (sweet bean pastries) and dry noodles - a local classic.
Manju and noodles are vegetarian.
~35 min from Kamaole Sands · ~18 mi · Quick stop.
Kahului
Big, bold plate lunches and local favorites - a hearty, no-nonsense stop.
Limited veg options.
~30 min from Kamaole Sands · ~15 mi · Quick airport-area stop.
From your base
Everything within a short drive of the condo - grouped by the time of day.
Start the day close to Kamaole Sands.
Fast, fresh, casual midday fuel.
Sunset and dinner without a long drive.
Curated groupings
Ready-made groupings for the rest of the island.
Landing or leaving Kahului? These are close and fast.
Surf-town stops before or after the Road to Hana.
The long drive across the island, rewarded.
Day by day
A suggested rhythm across the island, anchored at Kamaole Sands. Swap days to match the weather and the group's mood.
Land, eat, reset. Everything here is close to the airport.
A relaxed Paia morning, then point the car toward Hana.
The long drive across the island, rewarded with dinner.
Beach-day fuel and a sunset dinner on the sunny side.
Check hours and availability before you head out
Ratings and addresses come from map research and can change. Drive times are approximate from Kamaole Sands and vary with traffic. Save your favorites above to keep the plan close at hand.