Currently staying up north of Lahaina in a condo, beachfront, about a 10 minute drive from Lahaina.
Honolua Bay on the north side of Maui has some of the better snorkeling areas on this side of the island. The place can get pretty crowded and thereās no sand on the beach. Itās just rocky area with some branches that have fallen where you can sit. Not kid friendly for the young kids not able to snorkel yet.
Wife, 8 year old and I went to Kihei beaches at the beginning of the trip but it was too choppy/windy to snorkel. Great beaches down in Kihei for little kids and families who just want to bake in the sun. Havenāt ventured to many other beaches though.
Haleakala is currently closed due to wildfires that broke out last week. My wife and I did that about 10 years ago when we honeymooned here but we wanted to take the boy. Iāve done Hana before when I was a kid.
Lahaina is just a sad town right now. Apparently theyāre making progress but thereās still burnt buildings standing. On the inland side of the highway, they have cleared the land and looks like theyāll start construction within the next few months hopefully.
Really enjoyed the trip. Weāre leaving Sunday. Best part: didnāt pay for shit. Worst part: sister-in-laws were here. See Holiday thread for further info.