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Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House vs Lanikai Beach

Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House and Lanikai Beach are both highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House ranks marginally higher than Lanikai Beach. Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House comes in at #6 in Hawaii with positive reviews from 4 reviews including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.

Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House
Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House
8 / 10
2375-A Main Street, Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Home of Edward Bailey, a missionary, teacher, and accomplished artist... is a treasure trove of Hawaiiana." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This small but historically evocative museum occupies the 1833 home of Wailuku’s first Christian missionary." Full review
Where Where
"Museum also houses Maui’s largest public collection of ancient Hawaiian artifacts, which represent every aspect of life in pre-contact Hawai'i – from fishing to warfare, food preparation to weaving." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Museum displays what life was like for original Missionary families. You'll also find ancient Hawaiian artifacts found on Kaho‘olawe, and one of Duke Kahanamoku’s surfboards rests outside in the lawn." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The largest and best collection of Hawaiian artifacts on Maui includes objects from the sacred island of Kahoolawe." Full review
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The gift shop is one of the best sources on Maui for items that are actually made in Hawaii.
Lanikai Beach
Lanikai Beach
8 / 10
Mokulua Drive, Kailua, Oahu, HI 96734
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Peaceful jade green waters, powder-soft white sand, families and dogs frolicking mindlessly, offshore islands in the distance. It's an ideal spot." Full review
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Be sure not to park in the marked bike/jogging lane.
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Picture paradise: a white, sandy beach fringed with palm trees and fragrant tropical plants, licked by crystal-clear, aqua-blue surf." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"Lanikai is more tranquil, offering relatively calm waters and a mile of white sands. This family-friendly beach is also within view of the Mokulua Islands, a haven for kayaking and surfing." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This is one of the best places on Oahu to greet the sunrise. Watch the sky slowly move from pitch black to wisps of gray to burnt orange as the sun rises over the two tiny offshore islands of Mokulua." Full review
Independent Independent
"The crystal waters of Lanikai Beach sparkle under water sports enthusiasts on kayaks and paddleboards. If they’re lucky, a Hawaiian green sea turtle may pop its head out to say hello"