Activities

Ask any local where to get the best breakfast in town, and you’ll likely hear the same answer: Kihei Caffe. This iconic Maui staple has been waking up the south shore since 1998 with strong coffee, heaping plates, and a lineup of Hawaiian-style classics that keep the line out the door. Don’t let that line scare you—it moves fast, and the crew inside keeps things friendly, efficient, and full of aloha.

The Upcountry Farmers Market is a Saturday morning tradition in Pukalani that’s been serving the community for over 40 years. Held at Kulamalu Town Center just up from Long’s, the market brings together more than 40 local farmers, artisans, and food makers. It’s one of the best places on Maui to stock up on fresh produce, tropical fruit, locally caught fish, kombucha, jams and spreads, flowers, baked goods, and handmade items of all kinds. The market showcases the best of what Maui grows and creates, always with a strong sense of aloha.

A favorite family stop in Upcountry Maui, Kula Country Farms offers fresh produce, seasonal events, and some of the best U-pick strawberries on the island. This fourth-generation farm is perched along Kula Highway with sweeping views of the island and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Depending on the time of year, you can shop their farm stand, pick your own strawberries, sip local tea, or explore the annual pumpkin patch and sunflower garden in October. They also host regular community events like pop-up markets and plant swaps.

Tucked just below Haleakalā National Park, Kula Marketplace is a one-stop shop for locally made gifts, art, and gourmet goods. With over 200 local vendors represented, this beautifully curated market showcases everything from handmade jewelry and pottery to island-themed apparel, heirloom quilts, local jams, and fine chocolates. It’s the perfect place to find unique souvenirs, thoughtful gifts, or something special to take home from Upcountry Maui. Don’t miss their monthly artisan farmers market, held every fourth Sunday.