Traveling is always easier when you can get some insider travel tips, and we at Quam Properties are happy to pass along ones shared by locals. Some of our best Maui travel tips will cover weather, dining, and why discerning travelers are happier when they choose our Maui condos for their vacation accommodations.
Which Weather Source Locals Actually Trust
If you have ever checked the local weather app to make sure there will be no rain before washing your car, you understand the frustration when it is wrong. This happens in Hawaii as well, and if you don’t want your hike to the Twin Falls rained out, this first bit of Maui travel advice will help. The locals use Hawaii Weather Today for an accurate weather forecast.
How to Tell If a Restaurant Is Locally Owned
Chances are you want an authentic dining experience during your visit, but how can you tell whether the restaurant is locally owned or part of a chain? Without our Maui, Hawaii travel tips, it could be difficult, but we’ve listed a couple of hints that will help.
- Is there just one location?
- Do they advertise ingredients sourced from local farms?
- Do they mention “Kamaʻāina discounts?” (discounts for residents with local IDs)
If you answered yes to these 3 questions, your restaurant is likely locally owned. You can also check their Facebook or Instagram accounts to see if the owners are directly involved.
The Unofficial Parking Rules
Because a parking ticket (or worse, being towed) can impact your vacation in the worst way, our next Maui travel tip covers the unofficial parking rules. By now, you’ve probably already learned that paid beach parking is enforced, and state-managed parks require non-residents to pay entry fees. But did you know that at places like Kamaʻole Beach Parks I and III, the paved parking lots are reserved for locals on weekends and holidays until 10 AM? Or that you can’t park for longer than 60 minutes on roadways between the hours of 2 AM and 6 AM? Other rules include:
- 4-foot rule: You can’t park within 4 feet of either side of a public or private driveway
- 20-foot rule: You can’t park any closer than 20 feet away from a crosswalk
- You can’t park in front of trash cans or USPS boxes
Reserve Today
Once again, our most important Maui travel advice is to choose Quam Properties for your vacation accommodations. Browse through our Maui short-term rentals and reserve your favorite escape today!