Old Lahaina Town Maui Hawaii

The charming seaside town of Lahaina Maui is the State's only town with its own unique attractions. Once a whaling port, the architecture of Lahaina is distinctly colonial with wooden buildings proudly displaying their date of origin and the old stone walls of the much frequented jail still standing - several classical inns still operate. The attractive Lahaina Harbour is the departing point for many day tours as well as the daily ferry service to the nearby islands of Molokai and Lanai. The heart of town is the massive banyan tree which spreads for a hundred yards and is over a century-old. Lahaina has over 40 restaurants, many hosting with top international chefs and as many fine art galleries. Here you can see (and buy) work by Dali and Picasso, lyrics written by John Lennon and movie scripts signed by Brando. The shoreline street comes alive at dusk with the seawall a popular sunset spot and the lively bars slowly filling up through the night.

Sailing charters from Lahaina Harbour cruise up the west coast offering lovely sunset views of the small offshore islands of Lanai and Molokai and looking back as the sun enriches the rolling West Maui Mountains. Day sailing cruises to Lanai and Molokai are available from Lahaina Harbour.


Our top maui travel attractions are:

1) - Whale Watching
Nov-May; calving late Jan-Mar; excellent viewing from coast

2) - Historical Lahaina Town
charming seaside town; art galleries; restaurants

3) - Haleakala Crater
sunrise; hiking trails; mountain biking

4) - Road to Hana and Kipahulu Reserve
tropical rainforest; valleys; waterfalls;

5) - Snorkelling Molokini
snorkelling and scuba diving

6) - Molokai and Lanai
sailing and day trips to offshore islands

7) - North Coast Road and Iao Valley
spectacular coastal views, ancient heiau, farming village



Readers may also be interested in the following destinations:

Cook Islands Activities Guide
Fiji Activities Guide
Samoa Activities Guide
Tonga Activities Guide
Tahiti Activities Guide
Hawaii Activities Guide

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