Lahaina is a Maui hot spot with dozens of art galleries and a variety of unique shops and restaurants. It's also rich in history as a former whaling village with an oceanfront setting that provides a perfect backdrop for Maui entertainment and activities.<br><br><b>Things To Do</b><br>Lahaina is home to West Maui's primary harbor and is a departure point for whale watching, snorkeling, scuba diving and deep sea fishing tours as well as sunset sails and dinner cruises. Scuba divers and snorkelers will enjoy a visit to Molokini Islet about three miles offshore where you can swim amidst fascinating marine life in a half-submerged volcanic crater. Many ocean activities are available at Lahaina area beaches from bodyboarding and surfing to snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, sailing, stand up paddle boarding and parasailing. Kids and adults alike enjoy a ride on the "Sugar Cane Train" that travels between Lahaina and Kaanapali. The open-air coach provides panoramic views as a guide points out interesting sites. A host of other activities are also available in Lahaina and nearby from ziplining to hiking and visits to historic sites. Visitors also enjoy day trips to other areas of Maui including the summit of Haleakala Volcano and the scenic drive to Hana town.<br><b><br>Nearby Beaches</b><br>Lahaina's coastline is a bit rocky with limited sand so the best beaches for swimming and sunbathing can be found just to the north and south. The exception is Baby Beach which is a small stretch of beach where typically calm conditions make it popular for children. Wahikulu Wayside Park is a nice swimming beach with a gentle sandy seafloor located north of Lahaina, and just south of Lahaina is Launiupoko State Wayside Park bordered by green grass area with picnic facilities. Also south of Lahaina is Olowalu Beach known for great snorkeling and also for nice surfing waves when the conditions are right. Surfing spots in Lahaina town include the surf break in Lahaina Harbor, and also "Break…