Kapalua Things to Do

Along with Wailea, this is the resort hotspot of the island. Ka'anapali is Maui's equivalent of Waikiki Beach, although it comes nowhere close to being that big or busy. The entire beach is open to the public. Access is availab... more

This restaurant is located in the courtyard of a downtown Lahaina landmark. The Inn (P.I. to locals) was the only hotel in Lahaina for a long time and is currently a comfortable Best Western property. Fusion-influenced cuisine... more

The town of Lahaina was a prominent port for Pacific Ocean whaling for 50 years. This unique floating museum, which is actually a 90-foot replica of a square-rigged 19th-century merchant ship, contains historical artifacts and... more

Regarded as one of Hawaii's best luaus, this West Maui spectacle has been featured in National Geographic Traveler and many other publications. It recently moved to a new, larger location, which is modeled after an old-fashione... more

The focal point of this park is the Iao Needle. A natural rock formation covered in green moss, it towers 2,000 feet over the park. There are several routes to hike to the Needle. There are also clearings, gardens and a spaciou... more

Towering in the sky above Iao Valley, this green-covered mountain peak is one of Maui's most famous sites. It's the first picture that people take upon visiting the valley, even though most of them don't venture any closer than... more

The magical scent of this store drifts hundreds of feet away, making all of 505 Front Street smell like a tropical garden. However, once you walk in here, you realize that this is the source of all the yummy smells. The produc... more

Tourists and locals alike return to this oceanfront landmark in central Lahaina. Sit on the lanai, sip cocktails and look out on the Pacific. The prime rib is savory and tender, and on the lighter side there are four to five fr... more

While this bar is a fun hangout spot during the daytime, it becomes truly atmospheric in the evenings. A multitude of candles and lights add their glow to the dusk as the sun wanes. Live entertainers begin to tune their instrum... more

Locals have loved this place for nearly 15 years. It attracts Lahaina's young, hip set—you can find them here at all hours. This is perhaps the most colorful local bar and grill in a town that's full of them. Located a block fr... more