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Maui, the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands with a land area of 729 square miles, is thought to be the  most scenic. From the top of 10,000-foot Mt. Haleakala the views, especially at sunrise and sunset, are stunning. There are waterfalls, lush tropical foliage, rough surf below step rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, and quaint old towns to be found in this in this year-round warm and sunny climate. Lahaina was a residence for Maui's high chiefs and first capital of the Kingdom, before becoming a rowdy whaling port, and then a plantation settlement.

The gay population, second only to that on Oahu, is mainly concentrated around the Kihei area in South Maui, but gay people live all over the island. Gay vacationers, singles or couples, often return to the island every year. They come to enjoy the incredible beauty of the place, rather than for the high energy parties or heavy cruising to be found in big cities and major resorts. See our Honolulu pages for the nearest gay bar/bathhouse scene.

Local gay families socialize mostly at home or in small groups, or holding fundraisers and social events at gay-friendly bars and restaurants, as there are no specifically gay clubs here. Off-island visitors are quite welcome to join in.

Maui Gay Info is the Maui LGBT website, with info on local parties, diving trips, whale watch cruises and other events throughout the year. Gay Pride Maui takes place each first weekend in October, and their website also lists upcoming island events.

Several companies arrange gay marriage ceremonies in this State of Hawaii, with it's recognition of gay relationships. You do not need to be a US or Hawaii resident. Religious or non-religious rites, even traditional Hawaiian commitments are pledged at local beaches, waterfalls and other scenic locations. For more info see the Gay Hawaii Wedding website.

 

Getting here, getting around

Kahului Airport is the primary airport on the island of Maui, receiving flights from the North American mainland and the other islands. Flights from Asian destinations land at Honolulu in Oahu. Flights between islands are available from smaller carriers such as Island Air. Besides Kahului these might also arrive at Hana Airport, east Maui, or Kapalua Airport, north of Kaanapali, on west Maui.

The County of Maui Public Transit System provides limited bus service around the island, and there are taxis too. Renting a car is the easiest way to get around, and to see as much of the island as you'd like, on your own schedule.

Cruise ship and ferry docks include: Lahaina Harbor, with ferries to Lanai; Maalaea Harbor, a yachters destination; and the Kahului Harbor where the Hawaii Superferry took passengers to Oahu and Kauai - until it recently closed down. A new Hawaii state ferry system is just now being discussed

 

Media

PrideGuide Hawaii has Maui LGBT information and resource listings.

Maui Time is the local general-public weekly with news, reviews, events listings and FB pages.

The Maui pages of GoHawaii, Country of Maui, and HawaiiGuide/Maui are three useful websites with information for visitors.

Panda Travel, a full-service local agency, offers discount Hawaii vacation packages.

For some Maui hotel and resort, bar and restaurant suggestions see our map & listings pages.

 

Resorts

Kohea Kai Resort (551 S Kihei Rd, at Wailana Pl, Kihei), adults-only resort, 17 guest rooms and suites, pool, bistro; formerly the Maui Sunseeker Gay Resort.

Pohailani-Maui Resort (4435 L. Honoapiilani Rd, Kahana), studio condo, 20 feet from the water, spectular views of Moloka'i and Lana'i, fully equiped kitchen.

For locations, phone numbers and web links for the above, and other lodgings, and for restaurant/bar listings, see our map & listings tab.