Summer is the time of year where you can feel free. You spend more time outdoors in the sunshine, doing fun activities and less time at home. Memorial Day Weekend is considered to be the unofficial start of summer. Why not get a jump start on summer and unlock all its potential with some family friendly activities during Memorial Day on Maui? Treat yourself and your kids to a preview of summer with the following family-friendly activities on Maui!
Explore Underwater Wonders at the Maui Ocean Center
Our list starts off with a trip of one of the top-ranked aquariums in the world – the Maui Ocean Center! This state-of-the-art marine park in Wailuku, brings you up close and personal to the creatures of the Pacific Ocean with interactive exhibits and immersive experiences.
Meet Hawaiian green sea turtles, explore vibrant coral reef displays, see 3D humpback whales and walk through a mesmerizing 35-foot-long glass tunnel with sharks and stingrays swimming overhead. Amazing, right? A trip to the Maui Ocean Center is an experience your kids will love this Memorial Day.
Take a 7-Line Zipline Adventure
For a little bit of thrill and adventure this Memorial Day, check out the 7-Line Maui Zipline Tour. This course is found in the Upcountry area of Maui, where you can soar over jungle treetops and get a birds-eye view of the island. The zipline park is great for beginner and experienced zippers – including seven exhilarating ziplines, with varying heights and views. This experience will have everyone smiling with excitement and maybe a teeny bit of fear, but mostly fun!
Take a Sweet Tour of the Maui Pineapple Plantation
Treat yourself to a unique and delicious experience this Memorial Day with a Maui Pineapple Tour in Haliimaile. This only working pineapple plantation in the US hosts guided tours where you’ll learn all about the history, cultivation and harvest of this sweet, sunshine fruit. Get a taste of a pineapple grown straight from the field and enjoy bringing home a fresh grown pineapple to enjoy chopped up, sliced, or blended! This tour is both educational and deliciously fun, giving children an opportunity to experience all that’s involved in growing the fruits they love. The drive there is soothing itself, with spectacular ocean views and rolling hills
Relax and Play on Maui’s Beautiful Beaches
Naturally, you can’t come to Maui and not visit the beach. Pack a picnic and your best beach blanket, tent, and beach gear and enjoy a long day by the ocean. Swim in the cool waters of a cove, work on your tan, or play catch with a beach ball. The beaches of Maui are easy to spend a whole day in.
Visit Kapalua Bay Beach which features calm waters, perfect for swimming, wading in the shallows, and snorkeling. Kaanapali Beach offers a long stretch of golden sand with plenty of space for games and sunbathing. While Wailea Beach is a great spot for boogie boarding and paddleboarding. Make happy memories by the Pacific coast this Memorial Day with your family by your side.
Stay Close to the Action with My Perfect Stays
Make the most of your Memorial Day getaway on Maui by booking a family-friendly vacation rental with My Perfect Stays. Each vacation rental has the right blend of luxury, comfort and convenience – creating the perfect home base for your family-friendly adventures on Maui.
When you stay with My Perfect Stays, you’ll have a rental that includes a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living areas, and resort-style amenities like pools, BBQ grills, and beach gear. You’ll appreciate being able to spend time with your family in a large vacation rental that has room for everyone to be together, while also providing everyone with their own space.
Our properties are located near all the top attractions, meaning you won’t have to waste time on long commutes. Forget about the boring hotel stay. Treat your family to a Memorial Day beachfront condo or spacious bungalow with ocean views. The perfect Maui rental exists with My Perfect Stays!
Plan Your Family-Friendly Memorial Day on Maui with My Perfect Stays
As you can see, Maui is an incredible destination for a family getaway, and Memorial Day Weekend is the right time to visit. Unlock all the potential of an amazing summer vacation by exploring the underwater world at the Maui Ocean Center, soaring through the skies on a seven-line zipline tour, experiencing the sweet life at the Maui Pineapple Tour or simply having a wonderful day at the beach. A trip to Maui this Memorial Day will give you happy moments and amazing memories.
Make your trip even more special by staying in a comfortable and convenient vacation rental with My Perfect Stays. When you stay in any of our excellent accommodations, you’ll have what you need for a fun, stress-free vacation.
So, what are you waiting for? Get those bags packed, bring your sense of adventure, and get ready for a family-friendly Memorial Day Weekend on Maui with My Perfect Stays!
Start the summer off right and spend your Memorial Day vacation in a lush, tropical island paradise. Celebrate the unofficial beginning of summer and take a much-needed break to a place full of sand, sun, fun, and plenty of rest and relaxation this Memorial Day on Maui. When you plan your tropical trip, be sure to include Maui at the top of your list. You’ll find plenty of things to keep you busy and provide a unique stay for you and your loved ones.
Haleakalā National Park
The Hawaiian Islands have many national memorials, parks, and historic sites, including one on Maui. Visit Haleakalā National Park in Kula during your Memorial Day respite. It’s a special place packed with both ancient and modern Hawaiian culture. The park is also a home for several endangered species, some of which exist only in Maui and nowhere else in the world. Take in views of stark volcanic landscapes and sub-tropical rain forest and more on a hike through the park’s backcountry.
Snorkeling and SCUBA Diving
Head out into the Pacific for a chance to swim and discover what lies beneath the water. Keep your eyes peeled for turtles, fish, as well as whales and dolphins swimming nearby. Some charters spend the whole excursion in one spot, while others may take you to a variety of spots around the island. Make sure to pick up a disposable underwater camera to get fun shots of the sea life you swim with. Keep in mind you must be certified before attempting any dives on your own.
Beaches
There are plenty of things to do and see during an island vacation to Maui this Memorial Day. Make sure a visit to the beach is a daily occurrence. Change up your exercise routine with a run or walk on the beach, swim, or try a new activity like surfing, parasailing, or snorkeling.
Road to Hana
Pack up the rental car and go on a must-do sightseeing excursion this Memorial Day. The 64-mile Road to Hana is full of hairpin turns, one-lane bridges, and numerous blind spots. If it’s your first time, you may set out on the journey thinking the 25-mile-an-hour speed limit is a bit slow, but you’ll soon be thankful for it as you make your way through the twists and turns.
The road to Hana isn’t just driving! Pull off with the many other vehicles and hike to beautiful waterfalls, lava tubes and rocks, black sand beaches, and historic sites, including Charles Lindbergh’s grave site. Brave the road on your own and make your own stops or join a tour with a knowledgeable guide who will take you to the best landmarks and hiking spots along the way so you don’t miss a thing. However you navigate the famed road, make sure to pack plenty of drinks, snacks, and your camera.
Spa Day
The perfect and most relaxing part of your Memorial Day retreat – a spa day in a tropical paradise. You’ll be spending plenty of time out and about in the warm Maui sun. Maui has several spas to choose from, with a variety of services offered for men and women. Enjoy a massage, body scrub, facial, mani/pedi, and more. Some spas even offer packages designed just for especially for “him” and his unique body care needs.
Celebrate Memorial Day on Maui
From a cozy one-bedroom condo for a solo or sweetheart getaway to a spacious six-bedroom home for a Memorial Day family reunion, My Perfect Stays has a vacation rental that’s just right for you. Step in and feel the stresses and worries of home melt away and the feeling of Aloha wash over you, knowing all your needs will be met. Enjoy preparing a meal in the fully equipped kitchen, then stretch out with some popcorn and your favorite show or movie. The home’s multiple private spaces like patios, balconies, and your own bedroom means you can retreat to privacy whenever you want.
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