Guidebook for Lahaina
Sightseeing
The road to Hana is a beautiful day trip. I think the key is leaving early in the morning, around 8 am, so you are a little ahead of the crowds. It's super fun! Be sure to stop along the way to walk to see the waterfalls.
196 locals recommend
Hana
The road to Hana is a beautiful day trip. I think the key is leaving early in the morning, around 8 am, so you are a little ahead of the crowds. It's super fun! Be sure to stop along the way to walk to see the waterfalls.
Sunrise at Haleakala is fantastic! Check the weather forecast for a clear morning. Even though you need to leave very very early, it is totally worth doing. It is very cold up there, so wear your mainland clothes. The first time I went, my friend who lives on Maui said to wear all the clothes I had. I thought I knew better and we froze! It's also fun to do the bike ride down and there are several different companies that offer those. I'm not much of a bike rider, but it was downhill all the way (except for one section that was slightly uphill). We stopped for breakfast on the way down, it was such a fun day.
249 locals recommend
Haleakalā National Park
Sunrise at Haleakala is fantastic! Check the weather forecast for a clear morning. Even though you need to leave very very early, it is totally worth doing. It is very cold up there, so wear your mainland clothes. The first time I went, my friend who lives on Maui said to wear all the clothes I had. I thought I knew better and we froze! It's also fun to do the bike ride down and there are several different companies that offer those. I'm not much of a bike rider, but it was downhill all the way (except for one section that was slightly uphill). We stopped for breakfast on the way down, it was such a fun day.
Shopping
There is a well stocked Safeway a few blocks from the condo at the Cannery Mall. It's less crowded in the early mornings (7-9 am).
14 locals recommend
Lahaina Cannery Mall
There is a well stocked Safeway a few blocks from the condo at the Cannery Mall. It's less crowded in the early mornings (7-9 am).
Food Scene
I love to go here for lunch even though it's on the other side of the island
95 locals recommend
Hali'imaile General Store
900 Haliimaile RdI love to go here for lunch even though it's on the other side of the island
Koho's has great food. It's at the mall on the other side. I love their plate lunch.
Koho's Grill & Bar
275 W Kaahumanu AveKoho's has great food. It's at the mall on the other side. I love their plate lunch.
Our family loves to go here for Sunday brunch. It's a splurge, but delicious and the water views are beautiful.
72 locals recommend
Māla Ocean Tavern
1307 Front StOur family loves to go here for Sunday brunch. It's a splurge, but delicious and the water views are beautiful.
Arts & Culture
I think this is the best luau on Maui. The program is fantastic and its just blocks from the condo.
149 locals recommend
Old Lahaina Luau
1251 Front StI think this is the best luau on Maui. The program is fantastic and its just blocks from the condo.
Everything Else
I think sitting on the lanai (balcony) in our unit is the best place on the island. The view can't be beat. Its so peaceful to sit and listen to the waves. At night, there are stars as far as the eye can see. During the day you can see whales (when they are in town) turtles and fish.
1403 Front St
1403 Front StreetI think sitting on the lanai (balcony) in our unit is the best place on the island. The view can't be beat. Its so peaceful to sit and listen to the waves. At night, there are stars as far as the eye can see. During the day you can see whales (when they are in town) turtles and fish.
Entertainment & Activities
I love going on whale watches. They also have dolphin watches which are available when the whales aren't here
45 locals recommend
Pacific Whale Foundation
612 Front StI love going on whale watches. They also have dolphin watches which are available when the whales aren't here