Pēpē’s Top things to do in Lahaina - West Maui.
Aloha from Maui, Pēpē here with some more local Maui knowledge. I have some great tips for what to do & see when visiting the historic Lahaina town on the beautiful island of Maui. Lahaina was once the capital of Hawaii along with its royal monarchy, it was the heart of the whaling industry & later in the 1860’s a plantation town. Today the whaling ships are now replaced by sun set sails & whale watch cruises and the histroic streets now feature restraunts, galleries, shops & museums that hold this incredible hawaiian history.
Banyan Tree Park - At the heart of the Lahaina Town is the 60ft tall banyan tree! The tee has 16 major trunks rooted in the ground that stretch over 200 feet to make it one of the largest banyans tree in the USA. This iconic tree of Lahaina was a gift from the Protestant missionaries and was planted in 1873. Banyan tree park is located near the Lahaina harbor & on weekends, artist & local crafters set up tables on the pathways along with musicians, dancers & hula shows for all to enjoy.
Lahaina Historic Walking Tour - If you want to walk through Lahaina history then this FREE walking tour is perfect for you. Download the app to your smart phone & to listen to the guide walking you through Lahaina. You’ll be stopping & learning about Prison Street Museum, the old courthouse museum, Baldwin House plus many more Hawaiian historic spots that you might never have even known were there!
Friday Night Art Walk - Did you know you can see a real Picasso in Lahaina? You can check it out during the Lahaina Friday art walk. Book now to view the best art galleries on Front street where you can view artwork from some of the best local & global artists. Book your tickets now, limited to 5 people. $7 adults / $5 Seniors, Hi Residents, Military & Veterans / FREE for Members & children 12 & under accompanied by an adult.
Surfing at Breakwall - Breakwall is a great little spot to surf if your a beginner/intermediate surfers, just be-aware of the reef. There are loads of surf schools located around that area & perfect for spectators. If you want to book a surf lesson for your kids then we recommend Lahaina Surf Shack which will get you popping up on a board in no time. Grab a shave ice & head out to the shore to watch the waves & see some surfers in action!
Learn Ukulele - Ever wanted to learn the iconic Hawaiian ukulele? The Maui Music Mission at the Outlets of Maui is offering your first session FREE on Tuesdays at 11:30am. Call to reserve your place at (808) 205-2757.
Enjoy the beautiful Lahaina and discover some of its hidden treasures for yourself!
Mahalo, Pēpē.
