Lahaina, Hawaii

Lahaina is a town in the U.S state of Hawaii. The name Lahaina means "cruel sun". Before the unification of the islands, in 1795, Kamehameha the Great sacked the town. From 1820 to 1845, Lahaina was the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii. It was a National Historic District and has also served as a whaling port and central location for the missionaries.

Area & Location: Located in West Maui, Lahaina is situated at 20º53'10" Latitude North and 156º40'29" Longitude West. It covers a total area of 18.1 sq. km with 14.9 sq. km of land and 3.2 sq. km of water. It has a population of 9,118.

Tourist Attractions: Historical importance of Lahaina attract plenty of tourists to it. It also has many attractive places.

Transportation: Lahaina is often accessed with the help of boats, ferries and ships. Kapalua-West Maui Airport is the nearest airport that serves the city. The frequent bus service also helps in transportation.

Hotels: The wide range of restaurants in Lahaina serves delicious dishes that linger in the taste bud of its customers even after years. The friendly attitude of the staff, its beautiful location makes them unique. Wai Ola Vacation Paradise on Maui, Maui's Noelani Condominium Resort, Napili Bay Resort, Kaanapali Alii, ResortQuest Mahana at Kaanapali, Maui Kai Beach Resort, Napili Kai Beach Resort, Valley Isle Resort, Hololani Resort, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel, Whaler on Kaanapali Beach, Sheraton Maui Hotel and Lahaina Shores Beach Resort are the famous hotels in Lahaina.

Places of Attraction: An old banyan tree in Courthouse Square fascinates the tourists with its noteworthy size. Art galleries, boutiques, shops and Vistorian era inns include the other attractions of the town. Visitors can enjoy riding the Lahaina-Kaanapali and Pacific Railroad, which is known as 'Sugar Cane Train'. A fort built for the defense, Whalers Village Museum, Wo Hing Temple Museum and Stuck in Irons House -a jail are the historically important sites in the town.