Lahaina  | Hawaii |  | Maui County | | Lahaina |  |
GuidesLahaina is a small paradise located along the waterfront of the west coast of Maui. In the mid 1800s, the whalers beat the missionaries to the island by four years. They turned the sheltered harbor of Lahaina into the whaling capital of the world. The missionaries began their quest to save the souls of Hawaiians as well as convert the alcohol fueled whalers. Soon the royal court of Maui was moved to Honolulu and the whaling ships left the Lahaina harbor for good. The missionaries were left with a quiet town as the land waited for the invasion of tourism.
Today this old whaling port has 19th century New England charm. Even though tourism has been embraced, the t-shirt shops and galleries do not replace the old-fashioned, maritime feel. The buildings along the main streets have been restored and offer a variety of boutiques, bars and restaurants. Tourists will be seen with cocktails and paper umbrellas enjoying the slow-paced atmosphere of the town and locals. The heart of the town is ideally suited for leisurely sightseeing strolls due to its compact size. The traffic moves slowly as most will find exploring downtown by foot or shuttle a lot easier. Excursions of all kinds are easy to find on the main streets.
Tour operators are eagerly waiting to take visitors on boat trips, bus tours, helicopter rides, submarine adventures, horseback riding and even on bicycle rides. There is helpful tourist information located in the area, but most will find it easy to navigate around.
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