Once known as the Royal Capital, Lahaina is the largest town on West
Maui and the gateway to other popular tourist destinations. Attractions of all kinds
abound, so there is something for every age and every interest. The PGA
Mercedes Benz Championship is held here every January and the Maui Invitational
is one of the top competitions in college basketball. Choose a cozy bed and
breakfast or a fully furnished villa for the duration of your stay. Taste the
island cuisine at the numerous restaurants and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
Children will love spending the day at Kaanapali
Beach, which is lined with hotels and restaurants. You only have to walk
from your lodgings to be right on the sand. This beach is one of the best in
Hawaii for its wide range of watersports. Snorkeling, swimming, surfing and
scuba diving are the top rated activities. Although the views from the beach
are astounding, you just have to wait until the sun goes down to see a sunset
that you won’t experience in any other place.
The little ones will really delight in riding the Lahaina-Kaanapali Sugar Cane Train. This train will
take you on the six-mile ride from Lahaina to other popular destinations. On
the way the train crosses a 325-foot wooden bridge from which you have a
panoramic view of the West Maui Mountains and other islands of Hawaii. You may
even see some humpback whales playing offshore if you are visiting between
December and April. Along the way, you can enjoy Hawaiian entertainment and the
guide will point out sites of interest.
Make sure to check out a
Lahaina Travel Guide for more advice and read a
Hawaii Travel Guide written by international authors to prepare for your trip!