<p></p><p><span>Lahaina is located on Maui's scenic western shore which is known for its abundant sunshine and beautiful coastline. Famed for its historic past as a whaling village, Lahaina town offers great dining, shopping and activities with everything you need for an enjoyable and relaxing Hawaii vacation.</span></p><p><b>Things To Do</b></p><p>Lahaina offers an abundance of activity options including ocean adventures, hikes, ziplining and more. Go deep sea fishing out of Lahaina Harbor in search of big game fish like marlin and swordfish. Snorkeling and scuba diving cruises visit the renowned Molokini Crater a few miles offshore where you can see a vast array of sea life in a submerged volcanic crater. If you just want to relax then enjoy a dinner cruise or sunset sailing excursion. During winter months these waters are one of Hawaii's premier locations for seeing humpback whales on whale watching tours.</p><p>Browse the shops and historic sites of Old Lahaina Town, and learn even more about this region by taking a ride on the Sugar Cane Train that runs north to Kaanapali with a guide who narrates the journey. Take a day trip along the scenic road to Hana town and Oheo Gulch where you can view waterfalls and tropical forests. Another great day trip includes exploring the small towns of Maui's Upcountry region on the way to the summit of Haleakala Volcano.</p><p><b>Nearby Beaches</b></p><p>Baby Beach in Lahaina is a small, sandy beach which is usually very calm making it nice for children. Launiupoko State Wayside Park is located south of Lahaina and is a great place for a picnic, with facilities and a grass lawn. North of Lahaina is Wahikulu Wayside Park with a sandy ocean bottom making it good for swimming. Surfers enjoy several good surfing locations near Lahaina Harbor. Drive south of Lahaina to Wailea and Makena for some spectacular white sand beaches, or north to Kapalua and Kapalua for more idyllic Maui beaches. Black Rock at Kaanapali Beach is a great p…