8 Things you don't want to miss in lahaina

A historic whaling village and former capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Lahaina today is known as being a can’t-miss destination on Maui.

Learn how chocolate is farmed at Maui Ku’ia Chocolate Estate. Then head to their showroom for an incredible chocolate tasting.

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View the thousands of humpback whales that migrate from Alaska to Hawaii each year. The best place to see them is the channel off Lahaina.

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Two of the most popular luaus on the island are located right in Lahaina town...but book early!

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Head down 130 feet to the ocean floor for a view of a shipwreck that most people don't get to see.

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Head to breakwall for a surf lesson. It's one of the best places to learn and to watch surfers on days with bigger waves.

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Head out on a parasailing adventure and get views from above overlooking the west Maui mountains and Lahaina.

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Tour Lahaina’s 62 historic sites that span 55-acres in the downtown area.

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Planted in 1873 when it was only eight feet tall, it has grown to over 60 feet high and shades over ⅔ of an acre in the square.

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8 Things you don't want to miss in lahaina

A historic whaling village and former capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Lahaina today is known as being a can’t-miss destination on Maui.

Learn how chocolate is farmed at Maui Ku’ia Chocolate Estate. Then head to their showroom for an incredible chocolate tasting.

Take a farm tour

View the thousands of humpback whales that migrate from Alaska to Hawaii each year. The best place to see them is the channel off Lahaina.

Go whale watching

Two of the most popular luaus on the island are located right in Lahaina town...but book early!

Attend a luau

Head down 130 feet to the ocean floor for a view of a shipwreck that most people don't get to see.

TAKE A SUBMARINE RIDE

Head to breakwall for a surf lesson. It's one of the best places to learn and to watch surfers on days with bigger waves.

Learn to surf

Head out on a parasailing adventure and get views from above overlooking the west Maui mountains and Lahaina.

Take to the skies

Tour Lahaina’s 62 historic sites that span 55-acres in the downtown area.

TAKE A HISTORIC WALKING TOUR

Planted in 1873 when it was only eight feet tall, it has grown to over 60 feet high and shades over ⅔ of an acre in the square.

VISIT THE BANYAN TREE

click for an additional 8 can't miss activities in lahaina

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