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I’ll be on Maui for a month starting in August, and am contemplating jumping over to Oahu for a week afterwards to stay in Waikiki. I’ve never been, but I’ve been to Maui countless times and always love it. Any Maui lovers have any advice? Worth the couple grand to do it?

Amazing time downtown enjoying all of the live music!

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My wife and I are planning a month-long stay in Maui from August 8 to September 8 (with some flexibility on the departure date) and would love some advice from locals and frequent visitors.

We've always gravitated toward West Maui and are currently looking at places anywhere from Kāʻanapali to Kapalua. We'll likely rent a car through Turo for the month, but we're wondering if we should consider other parts of the island for a stay this long.

A little context: we run our business remotely, so reliable Wi-Fi and cell service are important. We're hoping to recreate a bit of the work-life balance we enjoy at home in Laguna Beach—work in the mornings, grab coffee nearby, get some beach time in during the day, then wrap up a few more hours of work before dinner.

Ideally, we'd love an area that's somewhat walkable, where we can stroll to a coffee shop, get our steps in, and maybe have a gym nearby for a few workouts each week. We'll probably do a Costco run and cook at home several nights, but we also love trying local restaurants and supporting local businesses.

We've explored much of Maui on previous trips, but we've never actually stayed outside of West Maui. For those who've spent extended time on the island, is there another area you'd recommend for a month-long stay?

Also, we haven't been back since our wedding in Maui in 2022 and haven't seen Lahaina since the fires. Is there anything visitors should know about the area these days, or any ways to respectfully support the community while we're there?

Would especially love to hear from any fellow entrepreneurs, remote workers, or digital nomads who've done a similar extended stay.

Mahalo!