I have heard Maui called “the hundred dollar island” a few times. This means it costs that much or more per person to do the many fun activities and tours available on the island. I love snorkel boat trips, zip lining, luaus, parasailing and more. But it’s not cheap to do those things. Here’s the secret; fill your Maui itinerary with things to do for $10 or less and weave in a few of the more costly fun adventures. That way a 7 day vacation averages out to about $50 a day per person (not including food – but that’s a whole other blog:).

The following is a list of 25 things to do on Maui for $10 or less per person. Many things on the list are free. There are many more things that could make the list too. Send us a comment with your favorite $10 or less thing to do on Maui. We’d love to share your creative ideas with other Maui visitors and residents. Mahalo!

1. Walk along the beach pathway in Wailea
2. Take your kids to the fountain at Maui Mall
3. Use can goods for entry to Ali’i Lavender (bring your own coffee mug and get a free cup of lavender tea)
4. Watch the sunset from upcountry
5. Drive to Hana
6. Swim at a public pool
7. Get shave ice at Ululani’s
8. Walk on the beach from north Kihei to Ma’alaea
9. Buy a tank top at Old Navy
10. Go to a matinee movie
11. Spend the day at the beach
12. Visit Leilani Farm Sanctuary
13. Visit the Hui No’eau Visual Art Center
14. Swim in Iao stream
15. Walk around the Grand Wailea Resort
16. Visit Maui Wine
17. Hike Twin Falls
18. Visit the Maui Humane Society
19. Have coffee in Makawao
20. Eat Gelato in Paia
21. Drive around with snorkel gear in your car and stop at random snorkel spots around the island
22. Watch the surfers and windsurfers at Ho’okipa Beach
23. Play volleyball at Kamaole Beach Park I
24. Eat a cinnamon roll at Grandma’s Coffee House in Keokea
25. Watch the sunset from Makena Beach