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Make Maalaea Bay Your Center for Family Fun

If you are looking for Maui’s diamond in the rough, that one place that isn’t overflowing with tourists but also holds plenty of allure with its beautiful beaches and great family environment, then you have certainly stumbled upon something special in Maalaea Bay.

Nestled between the West Maui Mountains and Haleakala on Maui’s south shore, Maalaea Bay is typically overlooked because of its generally windy conditions. However, you don’t have to be an ardent windsurfing enthusiast to enjoy Maalaea Bay; all you need is love for the essence of Maui and you can be well on your way to an unforgettable island adventure.

Casting aside most worries, there is more to Maalaea Bay’s waterfront than the amazing surfing, windsurfing and beachcombing opportunities of Maalaea Beach. Only a short drive from your Maalaea vacation rental, the soft sands, open spaces and shallow waters that run from Malaaea to Kihei are at your fingertips, inviting you to enjoy this sunny, dry region of the island in a child-friendly setting.

While parents may find it difficult to leave their personal strip of sand, Malaaea is teeming with other great ways for families to experience nature’s wonders. At the top of the list, the Maui Ocean Center allows visitors of all ages to descend to the ocean floor and get an up-close look at a hidden underwater world, all without ever touching a drop of water. However, you may want to leave this for the end of the trip since spectacular predators like the tiger shark could scare kids away from the water!

In between all of this excitement, Malaaea offers plenty of other ways to stave off vacation boredom. Whale watching and snorkeling trips through the non-profit Pacific Whale Foundation are both educational and thrilling, while simply enjoying your surroundings and the company of your family is easy at both the Maui Golf & Sports Park and the Maui Tropical Plantation.