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

Both are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House ranks significantly better than Makena Beach. Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House comes in at #6 in Hawaii with praise from 4 publications including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.

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.
Makena Beach
Makena Beach
8 / 10
Makena Beach, Maui, HI
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Frommer's Frommer's
"One of the most popular beaches on Maui, Makena is so vast it never feels crowded." Full review
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The shorebreak is steep and powerful.
Fodor's Fodor's
"Locals successfully fought to turn Makena—one of Hawaii's most breathtaking beaches—into a state park." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Make means "dead" in Hawaiian, but you won't find any dead horses on this beach-just three lovely crescents of sand, separated by volcanic rock."