BEST COUNTY PARK KALAMA BEACH PARK Seriously? There are sooo many worthy county parks on Maui, and you chose Kalama? Was it the whale statue? Tell us it was the big whale statue, and it’ll be cool. Well, sorta cool–Kalama is right on the ocean, sure, has a skating rink, but it’s placement across the street from the Triangle in Kihei means that it’s not exactly a … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2017: Best County Park on Maui: Kalama Beach Park
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MauiTime Best of Maui 2017: Best Male Grom on Maui: Dylan Sloan
BEST MALE GROM DYLAN SLOAN Readers voted Dylan Sloan the best grom in 2016, and they still agree with that assessment this year. He’s already placed high in or won a series of contests, including a fourth place finish in the Boys 9-10 shortboard division and fifth place in the Boys longboard division at the Pohai Na Keiki Nalu at Launiupoko in January. “The future is very … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2017: Best Male Grom on Maui: Dylan Sloan
MauiTime Best of Maui 2017: Best Locals Beach on Maui: Big Beach
BEST LOCALS BEACH BIG BEACH There’s no surprise as to why MauiTime readers prefer to spend their leisure time at Big Beach in Makena. It’s a huge stretch of sand with crystal clear water. Even better, the surrounding terrain blocks out the closest South Maui resort, making the place seem serene and isolated. Of course, the waves that crash here can get ferocious … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2017: Best Locals Beach on Maui: Big Beach
MauiTime Best of Maui 2017: Best Amateur Surfer on Maui: Cody Young
BEST AMATEUR SURFER CODY YOUNG Great choice. He’s from Makawao, went to King KeKaulike High and grew up surfing the North Shore. Selected for the Hawaii Surf Team, he’s exceeded expectations. His sponsors include Kazuma Surfboards, Quiksilver, Dakine, Arnette, Mokulele Airlines and Hi-Tech. In fact, Kazuma Surfboards has called Young “one of the most talented … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2017: Best Amateur Surfer on Maui: Cody Young
MauiTime Best of Maui 2017: Best Public Pool on Maui: Kihei Aquatic Center
BEST PUBLIC POOL KIHEI AQUATIC CENTER Once again, MauiTime readers have said that their favorite public pool is the Kihei Aquatic Center. And why not? It’s a huge place. “The facility features an Olympic-sized competition pool, warm-up and rest pools, 1-meter and 3-meter springboards, scoreboard and meeting/hospitality rooms for officials and competitors,” states … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2017: Best Public Pool on Maui: Kihei Aquatic Center