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Kapalua Beach vs Maui Ocean Center

Both Kapalua Beach and Maui Ocean Center are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Maui Ocean Center is preferred by most professionals compared to Kapalua Beach. Maui Ocean Center ranks #5 in Hawaii with praise from 4 reviewers like Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.

Kapalua Beach
Kapalua Beach
8 / 10
Ritz Carlton, Kapalua, Maui, HI
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Recognized as one of the world's best beaches, and for good reason." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The stuff of dreams: a golden crescent bordered by two palm-studded points." Full review
Maui Ocean Center
Maui Ocean Center
9 / 10
192 Ma'alaea Rd, Hwy 30, Ma'alaea Harbor, Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Feel as though you're walking from the seashore down to the bottom of the reef at this aquarium." Full review
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The Ocean Center's gift shop is one of the best on Maui for artsy souvenirs and toys.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Kids are mesmerized by the stingrays and fish that swim through the exhibit’s acrylic tunnel; the tiger sharks passing just inches away can excite even the most skeptical teen. " Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Staring a hammerhead shark in the eye is a good way to forget about the rain. So is watching a turtle breathe or being mesmerized by dancing sea jellies." Full review
Where Where
"This marine park is one of Maui’s top attractions and has been called “The Hawaiian Aquarium.” " Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The state-of-the-art aquarium puts little ones in the center of a giant fishbowl, where tiger sharks glide past and spotted eagle rays swoop through a 750,000-gallon tank." Full review
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