Once known as Lele, which means “relentless sun” in
Hawaiian, Lahaina is a historic town that has been transformed into a Maui hot
spot with dozens of art galleries and a variety of unique shops and
restaurants.
Once the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom in the early
nineteenth century, Lahaina was also a historic whaling village during the
whaling boom of the mid-1800’s. Up to 1,500 sailors from as many as 400 ships
took leave in Lahaina including Herman Melville, who immortalized the era in
his classic novel Moby Dick. Source
Lahaina is
a great spot for tourist to eat and shop while enjoying the beautiful ocean
scenery. It gets hot there during the day so you might want to dress down a
bit. You can also enjoy a local favorite called “Shaved Ice” to deal with the
heat.
The best time of the year to go to Lahaina is during Halloween. Thousands of people walk the street in cool looking costumes while enjoying food and entertainment from local vendors.
In another post I'll let you know which night clubs in Lahaina provide the best entertainment.
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