Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill

Supporting Local Business Helps Maui Recover and Thrive

Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill

AKL Maui is a small locally owned and operated business. Therefore we know the commitment, effort and heart that it takes day after day. As we recover from wildfires that Maui experienced on August 8, 2023, we turnout focus on strengthening the community from within.  We want to embrace this opportunity to celebrate and support our fellow small businesses that make upcountry a unique and thriving community.  We will continue to feature and highlight a small local business, please consider supporting these businesses.

Let the wind in your hair as you meander the curvy, scenic roads away from Ali’i Kula Lavender, towards neighboring Ulupalakua. Here you will find a hidden but not forgotten gem in this part of Maui: Ulupalakua Ranch Store and Grill.

Any dear readers who are familiar with Maui’s rich history in ranching will be familiar with the legacy of Ulupalakua Ranch. Crowning Haleakala’s southern slopes is lush green fields that have hosted Maui’s cattle industry since 1856. It remains one of Hawaii’s largest working ranches, with a modern sustainability mindset; now farming wind power as well.

Visitor’s and Kama’aina alike enjoy a trip to Ulupalakua Ranch to soak up the peaceful scenery, do a little shopping and enjoy something off their grill menu. Thats all the makings for a perfect afternoon in Ulupalakua. We recommend their unique burger experience of your picking: venison, lamb, elk, beef or taro.

Their store has many island made products that you can browse and enjoy. Those who can’t visit in person can learn more about Ulupalakua Ranch’s paniolo  history, sustainability and community efforts here.  Or enjoy some online shopping here!