Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice With Kids
A soft, bright, irresistible stop woven into almost every great Maui family day.
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Why Ululani’s Works For Families
Ululani’s is not just a dessert stop. It is the reset button for a Maui day. Kids soften. Parents breathe. Everyone resets to good. The textures are feather light, the flavors are bright, and the portions are perfect for sharing. It is one of the rare Maui moments where the whole family says yes without negotiation.
The best part: almost every Ululani’s sits near a kid-friendly activity, making it the ideal anchor around which to build simple, low-stress family days. Below is how to pair each location with something fun, something scenic, and something worth booking while you are in the area.
Ululani’s Lahaina (Opens with a win)
Families staying in Lahaina or Kaanapali naturally drift toward this location after Baby Beach or a morning snorkeling session. If you want an easy yes-moment with kids, this is it. The walk is simple, the vibe is relaxed, and the pairing options nearby are perfect for little legs.
- Pair with: Baby Beach Lahaina
- Nearby Viator experience: Lahaina family-friendly boat tours
- Stay nearby: Lahaina family resorts
Ululani’s Kaanapali (The boardwalk treat)
This one practically sells itself. If you are on the Kaanapali Beach Walk, Ululani’s becomes the afternoon cool-down moment that keeps the day flowing. After pool time, before dinner, or as a break between boardwalk strolls, this is the micro-ritual parents rely on to prevent late-day fatigue.
- Pair with: Kaanapali with Kids
- Nearby Viator experience: Kaanapali snorkel cruises
- Stay nearby: Kaanapali resorts
Ululani’s Kihei (The beach-day anchor)
Kihei families know: shave ice is the bridge between morning beach time and afternoon activities. This location is right by the Kamaole Beaches, surf schools, and some of Maui’s easiest family restaurants. Kids associate this stop with reward, which makes transitions smoother for parents.
- Pair with: Kihei Surf Lessons for Kids
- Nearby Viator experience: Surf lessons in Kihei
- Stay nearby: Kihei stays
Ululani’s Kahului (The arrival-day tradition)
Kahului’s Ululani’s is the one families use to mark the start of vacation. It is the first stop after the airport, and one of the best ways to keep kids happy while adults settle into the rhythm of Maui. It is also the easiest one to fold into a Road to Hana morning.
- Pair with: Kahului With Kids
- Nearby Viator experience: Maui food tours
- Stay nearby: Kahului hotels
Ululani’s Paia (The pre-Hana ritual)
If you are driving the Road to Hana, this is the morale booster you want before entering the lush, winding miles ahead. Kids start the drive happy. Adults get a break. It is one of those moves that makes the whole day simpler.
- Pair with: Road to Hana With Kids
- Nearby Viator experience: Road to Hana guided tours
- Stay nearby: Paia lodging
How To Order Like A Local
For kids: tiger’s blood, mango, or blue raspberry. For parents: lilikoi, coconut, or the famous No Ka Oi blend. Add macadamia nut ice cream at the bottom. This is your Maui origin story meal.
How To Fit Ululani’s Into Your Itinerary
Use it as:
- The transition after a beach morning
- The reward after a hike
- The first stop from the airport
- The restart button mid-afternoon
- The “we’re all melting down” reset moment
Every Maui family itinerary benefits from one predictable Ululani’s moment.
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© 2025 Stay Here, Do That — drafted between bright syrups, sandy flip flops, and kids who always say yes to shave ice.
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