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Things to do in Lahaina, Hawaii (HI): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Lahaina, the former Hawaiian capital, was the center of the global whaling trade, and its Historic District is a National Historic Landmark. Traditional Hawaiian luaus, surf lessons and tours on horseback are fun, but let’s be realistic—you wouldn’t be in Hawaii if you didn’t want to go to the beach. Try Ka’anapali Beach, one of Maui’s best.
Restaurants in Lahaina
1. Lahaina United Methodist Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By infinitycruiser - Indianola, United States
We make it to this lovely church at least once during our annual visit to Kaanapali. It's welcoming, comfortable and inspiring. The Tongan choir is great.
2. Lahaina Family Farms
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
We are a 69 acre organic, sustainable, "off the grid" farm located in the West Maui Mountains. We provide guided tours, hiking trails and a great way for visitors to learn about farming here on Maui. Wednesday mornings at 8 AM is when scheduled tours begin. $15 Donations are appreciated. For nonscheduled, private tours, please contact the owners-Tim or Harline Moyer Phone number above. On the farm is the largest orchard of sacred Hawaiian Wili-wili trees on any of the sandwich islands.
3. Maria Lanakila Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 320 reviews
Reviewed By flyer303_12 - Buffalo, United States
We were fortunate to have a priest visiting from Oahu that gave a very enjoyable homily with stories, parables, and humor. At the 5:30 p.m. mass, we heard a terrific choir who even sang the psalm verses in harmony as well as Hawaiian language in some songs. I counted about 10 singers. They sang a cappella with a conductor in front. They sang with such bravado and forte volume that you would think that there were 30 singers. No AC so dress accordingly.
4. Maui Animal Farm
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5.0 based on 119 reviews
Maui Animal Farm provides daily petting zoo tours from 9:30 am-11 am. We offer fun, educational and interactive experiences with our animals which include horses, goats, bunnies, guinea pigs, a donkey and a ram, a Kunu Kune pig, tortoises, parakeets, turkeys, ducks and chickens. Reservations are required. Visit www.mauianimalfarm.com to book a reservation. Discounts are offered for children under 13 and children 2 and under are free.
Reviewed By shannonchin6969
We had such a great time at Maui animal farm! We took my granddaughter, who is 2 this month and it was perfect. The owner, Heidi was so welcoming, kind and such a good soul. It is an actual farm, up a dirt road overlooking the beautiful Ocean. This is a perfect outing for kids and parents, especially younger kiddos. We got to meet her newest addition first, a baby goat!! He was so stinking cute, playful and affectionate! He loved the 2 toddlers that were a part of our group. She introduced us to the whole farm :) :) Including some horses, mini horses, a donkey, some big old piggies, ducks and geese, all her bunnies and chickens, a whole herd of great goats, giant (and I mean giant) tortoises, turkeys...the list goes on. And all of them with the best names! Every one of her pets is very loved and you can tell how much she cares for them just by the way she introduces everyone and she has a great story about how the animals have come to be there. Such a wonderful experience and so worth spending our afternoon there, for all the memories, photos and the good time the baby had! If you decide to judge this place on the few negative comments on this page, then you and your little ones are missing out on a great experience. Its a real working farm, Heidi is a hardworking farm owner, and she does it all on her own. Yes, her farm is up a dirt road, and boy was it bumpy, haha! But so worth it. BTW, our little girl came home so dirty and tired and so so happy! :) One outfit down the drain, a ton of memories to take its place! We will definitely be back on our next trip. I cannot say enough about how awesome the owner was! She read the girls stories and provided treats for the kids to feed the animals, as well as fruit treats and nice cold drinks for the kids. Everything was safe, masks were worn, sanitizer was available and everyone was asked to use it between petting and feedings. The owner was also very understanding of the fact that we were almost 15 minutes late! Sorry, Heidi. Make sure that when you put the farm in your GPS, you actually put the physical address and don't just ask Google to take you there.
5. Punakea Palms
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5.0 based on 426 reviews
Coconut Farm Tasting Tour! Come Experience the sights and tastes of an authentic, working coconut farm. Learn the vast usefulness of the coconut tree and how to extract its bounty. Participate in all the stages of coconut cultivation and consumption, all while basking in the natural beauty of our farm. Take home fresh, hand-made coconut products from a truly authentic experience.
Reviewed By DayTrip617979
Located in Lahaina this coconut farm tour was an awesome way to learn about the life of a coconut and explore more of Maui. Our experience started with fresh coconut milk cold brew coffees and from there we walked the farm and eventually settled in to learn more about coconut life stages. Our guide, Kai, cracked open juvenile coconuts so we could drink fresh coconut water and enjoy the coconut meat before moving on to mature coconuts, highlighting the differences between the two. We learned the process of making coconut milk and also tried mature coconut meat. We had the chance to walk the grounds and were able to enjoy all the coconuts our hearts (and stomachs) desired. They did a wonderful job of following safety protocols with Covid and the small group tour made it intimate and amazing! They also have a very cute gift shop and once the café fully opens will be the perfect spot to enjoy fresh coconut themed snacks and beverages among sweeping views of the ocean and the iconic coconut palms. If you are considering an awesome local experience on the island book this tour ASAP! We can't wait to take our friends.
6. Andrew Shoemaker Photography
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
We have award winning photography from Andrew Shoemaker in all sizes from 8"x12" up to 10'x10'. Andrew is a local photographer living and working in Maui. He also shoots weddings and special events all over the world. We carry beautiful handmade furniture from Fiji as well. The furniture is made from solid leather and palmwood, which is insect and moisture proof wood from the coconut palm trees, in a comfortable, elegant atmosphere.
Reviewed By shelidodson - Anchorage, United States
I first discovered Andrew Shoemaker Photography on a vacation to Maui in 2019 and had the pleasure of meeting Andrew (the photographer). He took the time to talk with me about his passion for photography, the islands and the beauty he shares with the world. His photography is stunning and Andrew is humble, friendly and personable. I really enjoyed and appreciated him sharing the "back stories" behind different photos. I make a point of stopping into his gallery each time I am in Maui, and while I am not one to buy art (especially when on vacation), I fell in love with "Edge of Creation" during a visit in the spring of 2019 and he kindly had it shipped directly to my home in Alaska. It arrived quickly and in perfect condition. When I spent Christmas 2019 in Maui and had a chance to visit Andrew and his gallery again, I was pleasantly surprised that he remembered me. It was another great visit, and I added "Opposing Forces" and "Enchanted Garden" to my "must-haves". Once again, shipping was fast and the experience was excellent. The gallery has so many beautiful pieces and they are able to order them in a variety of sizes to fit your space and budget. II recommend that you visit his gallery, and strongly encourage you to support this wonderful artist and his work.
7. Lahaina Jodo Mission
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By Toyota1994 - Chicago, United States
Jodo Mission is a delightful stop in Lahaina to see the Buddhist Temple complex comprising of a large Buddha statue, a Pagoda, a Temple, and a large Bell. The temple was closed when we visited, but we toured the rest of the beautiful complex. A family-friendly beach is adjacent to the Mission, but scenery-wise, there are much better ones in Maui. If interested in walking, there is a cemetery next to the Mission. The mission is a worthwhile stop indeed.
8. Waiola Church & Waiola Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Both Waiola (which means "Water of Life") Church and the Waiola (or Waine'e) Graveyard next to it figure heavily into Maui's history. Many important figures from the early days of Hawaiian colonization are buried here, the famous next to the unknown, and perhaps more importantly, the Hawaiian next to the Western.
Reviewed By MaryAnnTravels - Lahaina, United States
Waiola Cemetary is listed on the walking tour billboards throughout historical Lahaina town. This is a well-tended and well-loved graveyard with significant historical roots of royalty and Hawai’ian people. On most Saturday mornings you will find the caretakers of the cemetary working hard to keep it beautiful. Drop by and speak with these friendly people. They will likely take the time to give you some of the history of both the graveyard and church. Queen Keopuolani and other royal family members are buried here. Keopuolani was the highest ranking wife of Kamehameha I. She founded the Waiola Church which is well worth a visit on Sunday mornings for worship. Be prepared to stay after church for a real local, homemade meal and friendly conversation, Hawai’ian style.
9. Holy Innocents Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Guest33
I'm not really a church goer, but was on a long walk and saw the door to this small church was open. It was a cool peaceful haven from some of the overdevelopment of Lahaina. The original paintings inside and the stained glass is charming. Absolutely lovely.
10. Papawai Scenic Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By M31mh - Phoenix, United States
I stopped here when heading south out of Lahaina on my way to Ma'alaea. Great views and definitely worth a stop! I worried that it would be hard to get back out onto the highway with traffic and all, but it was actually very easy to do. I got a parking spot the first time I drove by, so parking for me was not an issue. I was there the week before Christmas. It was a very windy day, so many people were whale watching from there while sitting inside their cars. I didn't see any whales as we did not stay long (on our way to the Maui Ocean Center), but really glad we stopped to take in the views! So should you stop or not? Absolutely!
