DK Travel : Maui : Outdoor

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Keālia

One of the most serene of the south shore beaches, Keālia fronts a little beach plaza of shops. It’s a good place for beginners to try out their surfing or windsurfing skills, but if water sports are not your cup of tea, relax in the sun and then duck into the Mexican restaurant upstairs for a margarita instead.
Keawakapu

Keawakapu has it all: good swimming and body boarding, a nice sandy bottom, a great view of Kaho’olawe – even a parking lot. The border beach between Kīhei and Wailea, there are plenty of shallow spots, safe for even the youngest children.
Keka’a

Fronting the Sheraton Maui, you can reach this spot on Kā’anapali Beach via several different access points. Marked by a lava rock cliff, it’s especially good for snorkeling. The water is clear and there is an abundance of marine life among the underwater outcroppings. It’s easy to get in the water from the beach, and there are lots of places to rent gear nearby.
Keka’a

Fronting the Sheraton Maui, this is one of the island’s best snorkeling spots. Keka’a is its proper Hawaiian name, but you may also hear it referred to as Black Rock.
Ke’anae Arboretum

Along the road to Hāna (see The Road to Hāna), the arboretum’s wellmarked paths thread through dense, exotic plants. The Polynesian section features Hawaiian food plants such as taro, breadfruit, and banana, and canoe plant, most important to the Pacific voyagers who migrated to Hawai’i.
Kīpahulu District

The Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park was established in 1969 to protect the endangered plants and birds in its rain forest. Hiking trails among the lush foliage, vibrant flowers, and fragrant ginger lead to towering waterfalls and cool freshwater pools.
Kō’ele Stables

Trail rides through woods, over hills, and across plains are offered, as are private lessons, children’s rides, and a carriage tour.
Lāna’i Pine Archery Range

All levels of archers can take aim at the bright red, yellow, and blue targets mounted on straw bales. Private and group lessons are also offered.
Lāna’i Pine Sporting Clays

The enjoyment of hunting without harming a live animal is the appeal of sporting clays, especially with high-tech targets that actually mimic different animals and birds.
Lū’au

A customary activity for most visitors to Hawai’i, a lū’au is a feast of traditional foods served outdoors with Hawaiian music, singing, and hula. The buffet usually includes kālua pork, lomilomi salmon with tomatoes and Maui onion, rice, teriyaki chicken, fresh salads, and haupia (coconut pudding).