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Southwest Maui Region
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Location: Southwest Maui
You simply can’t leave Mau‘i without experiencing Lahaina. A port town, Lahaina is full of things to see and do from shopping to exploring several historical sites. The main drag is Front Street which you can get to by turning left just before mile marker 20 on Honoapi’ilani Hwy. A few things to see in Lahaina are: the gigantic banyan tree which literally takes up an entire city block, the historic Baldwin House, the old courthouse, and the old prison. Be prepared to search and possibly pay for parking in Lahaina. It is incredibly popular and has the reputation for being crowded. There is plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment here. It is home to shows such as Ulalena and the Old Lahaina Luau.
You simply can’t leave Mau‘i without experiencing Lahaina. A port town, Lahaina is full of things to see and do from shopping to exploring several historical sites. The main drag is Front Street which you can get to by turning left just before mile marker 20 on Honoapi’ilani Hwy. A few things to see in Lahaina are: the gigantic banyan tree which literally takes up an entire city block, the historic Baldwin House, the old courthouse, and the old prison. Be prepared to search and possibly pay for parking in Lahaina. It is incredibly popular and has the reputation for being crowded. There is plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment here. It is home to shows such as Ulalena and the Old Lahaina Luau.
Location: Southwest Maui
Nearly all of the seaside resorts in this area back up to Ka'anapali Beach, a three mile stretch of sand suitable for frolicking with a sidewalk that runs the entire length by the hotels to Black Rock. Black Rock slices across the beach and is a popular spot for snorkelers and scuba divers.
Those in search of their scuba certification on this part of the island will likely do your first dive at Black Rock. There are also plenty more opportunities to whet your appetite for water sports such as parasailing, wind surfing and jet skis.
Nearly all of the seaside resorts in this area back up to Ka'anapali Beach, a three mile stretch of sand suitable for frolicking with a sidewalk that runs the entire length by the hotels to Black Rock. Black Rock slices across the beach and is a popular spot for snorkelers and scuba divers.
Those in search of their scuba certification on this part of the island will likely do your first dive at Black Rock. There are also plenty more opportunities to whet your appetite for water sports such as parasailing, wind surfing and jet skis.
Location: Southwest Maui
This lovely 50-ft waterfall can be seen from the Hana Highway right before you get to the very popular Wailua Falls. Near mile marker 45 you'll come to a bridge that crosses Paihi Stream. The falls are easily visible from the road but getting photo can be tricky...even dangerous. There should be a pullout just before the bridge where you can park and walk to the bridge. Since it is narrow you have to be mindful of traffic.
This lovely 50-ft waterfall can be seen from the Hana Highway right before you get to the very popular Wailua Falls. Near mile marker 45 you'll come to a bridge that crosses Paihi Stream. The falls are easily visible from the road but getting photo can be tricky...even dangerous. There should be a pullout just before the bridge where you can park and walk to the bridge. Since it is narrow you have to be mindful of traffic.
Location: Southwest Maui
In ancient Hawaiian legend this large, black mass of lava was where the souls of the dead leaped into the arms of the gods named Pu'u Keka'a. Now it is a heaven for snorkelers and scuba divers to explore the beauty of the ocean including honu (green sea turtles).
The black rock splits Ka'anapali Beach right near the Sheraton and Ka'anapali Beach Hotel. Sometimes strong currents make it to this area so be careful.
Take Highway 30 toward Ka'anapali and turn left onto Ka'anapali Parkway at mile marker 24. Beach access is between the two hotels.
In ancient Hawaiian legend this large, black mass of lava was where the souls of the dead leaped into the arms of the gods named Pu'u Keka'a. Now it is a heaven for snorkelers and scuba divers to explore the beauty of the ocean including honu (green sea turtles).
The black rock splits Ka'anapali Beach right near the Sheraton and Ka'anapali Beach Hotel. Sometimes strong currents make it to this area so be careful.
Take Highway 30 toward Ka'anapali and turn left onto Ka'anapali Parkway at mile marker 24. Beach access is between the two hotels.
Location: Southwest Maui
This lighthouse was not only the first in Hawaii but also the first on the US Pacific Coast. Located in front of the Pioneer Inn, it was built in 1840 to help guide whaleboats that were coming ashore.
The tower grew from a 9-foot wooden tower at construction to 26 feet in 1866. Whale oil provided the light that was kept burning by a Hawaiian lighthouse watchman. In 1905, it was rebuilt and in 1916, the US Coast Guard dedicated the current concrete lighthouse. It is still in use.
Located in the center of Lahaina off Front Street.
This lighthouse was not only the first in Hawaii but also the first on the US Pacific Coast. Located in front of the Pioneer Inn, it was built in 1840 to help guide whaleboats that were coming ashore.
The tower grew from a 9-foot wooden tower at construction to 26 feet in 1866. Whale oil provided the light that was kept burning by a Hawaiian lighthouse watchman. In 1905, it was rebuilt and in 1916, the US Coast Guard dedicated the current concrete lighthouse. It is still in use.
Located in the center of Lahaina off Front Street.
Location: Southwest Maui
Puamana Park is a great spot for a shady family picnic or a frolic on the slim strand of sandy beach. The park, which is just south of Lahaina, is also the spot where the whaling brig The Carthaginian was sunk to create an artificial wreck and snorkeling attraction. You can also get some nice views of neighboring island, Lana'i.
Take Highway 30 south from Lahaina. It is the first beach park on the right at mile marker 19.
Puamana Park is a great spot for a shady family picnic or a frolic on the slim strand of sandy beach. The park, which is just south of Lahaina, is also the spot where the whaling brig The Carthaginian was sunk to create an artificial wreck and snorkeling attraction. You can also get some nice views of neighboring island, Lana'i.
Take Highway 30 south from Lahaina. It is the first beach park on the right at mile marker 19.
Location: Southwest Maui
This peaceful park is great for family outings. There is a large, man-made wading pool for kids that is protected from the waves. You can catch a glimpse of the neighboring islands of Kaho'olawe, Molokai, and Lanai from the park's picnic area.
There is paved access and parking available as well as telephones, restrooms and grills. This is not the best place to snorkel but surfing and swimming are decent.
This peaceful park is great for family outings. There is a large, man-made wading pool for kids that is protected from the waves. You can catch a glimpse of the neighboring islands of Kaho'olawe, Molokai, and Lanai from the park's picnic area.
There is paved access and parking available as well as telephones, restrooms and grills. This is not the best place to snorkel but surfing and swimming are decent.
Location: Southwest Maui
Back in the 1800s Lahaina was a busy harbor for whaling ships and their adventurers. The Whalers Village Museum takes visitors on a free trip through time and back to the days when men would voyage off to unknown seas for years at a time.
Exhibits show the cramped living quarters where the men stayed. Among the museums of collection of items made from whale ivory and bone is one of the largest models of a whaling ship in the world. There is also a very extensive scrimshaw collection. Scrimshaw is the art of carving on whale teeth or bones and then rubbing with ink to bring out the designs.
One of the crowning exhibits is the skeletal remains of a 4-foot Sperm Whale. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and admission is free. Self-guided audio tours are available in English, Spanish, German and Japanese.
Back in the 1800s Lahaina was a busy harbor for whaling ships and their adventurers. The Whalers Village Museum takes visitors on a free trip through time and back to the days when men would voyage off to unknown seas for years at a time.
Exhibits show the cramped living quarters where the men stayed. Among the museums of collection of items made from whale ivory and bone is one of the largest models of a whaling ship in the world. There is also a very extensive scrimshaw collection. Scrimshaw is the art of carving on whale teeth or bones and then rubbing with ink to bring out the designs.
One of the crowning exhibits is the skeletal remains of a 4-foot Sperm Whale. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and admission is free. Self-guided audio tours are available in English, Spanish, German and Japanese.
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