Maui with Baby If traveling with an infant, bring a day or two of diapers and baby wipes and stop at Costco, Safeway or Foodland to pickup a bulk package. Don't waste your luggage wait on items you can easily pickup here on Maui at a fairly similar price than home. Be mindful of bringing noisy toys on the plane. The airplane noise can cover much of the noise, but best to bring some simple, quiet toys if possible. If you're renting a crib of pack and play, your young one will often sleep better if you bring your sheet from home, so they acclimate better to sleeping in a new environment that first, second and third night to start...
If you're looking for some cool and helpful ideas of what to bring to the beach during your Maui vacation, here are some gadgets I have, or have seen around town that might interest you:
There are a few things to consider bringing with you to any Maui beach you decide to visit. Having been born and raised on Maui, you would think I have a pretty concrete packing list, but there are still things I forget. Below is a list that will span the needs for a solo day trip to the beach, to a day with the entire family.
Maui Ocean Center - For babies, kids and adults alike, this is a fun and hands on experience for the entire family. There's an aquarium tunnel that makes you feel like your swimming with the sharks, a touching pool to feel the slimy sea cucumber, and plenty of live displays to see all the sea life that makes Hawaii so unique. Old Lahaina Luau - With a true sunset background on the shoreline, top dancers in the islands and awesome buffet style Lu'au its hard to beat this feast. Ulalena Evening Show - You may feel your well versed in Broadway shows, but Maui has somehow birthed this amazing show that explores the history and culture of Hawaii in a...
There are plenty of nice restaurants and beaches on Maui to watch the sunset, but if you're looking for a more unique experience, then look no further than Crater Road. Just off the side of the winding road is an amazing view point to set up a couple beach chairs and enjoy the sunset from a view that's arguably more impressive than any other location on Maui. There is a chance you may get some cloud cover, but even if that happens, its still a great spot to relax and gaze over the open fields of green grass. If you decide to make the journey, along with chairs, I would suggest bringing a blanket or two (hotel comforter), warm clothes,...
