Lahaina Front Street
Lahaina Front Street
4.5
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-Temporary Closed Hit Lahaina’s scenic seafront main street for endless shopping, eating, nightlife and people-watching amid historic buildings and scenic views of the neighboring islands. You can grab some shaved ice before snagging some artisanal local handicrafts, sweet deals at the Outlets of Maui or checking out the fine art galleries that line Front Street. Along the way, don’t miss the Banyan Court Park and Hawaii's largest banyan tree which spans 1.94 acres and is over 150 years old. During the winter season, you can consider a whale-watching tour that departs from Front Street too. – Tripadvisor
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pjgrad
Kent, WA489 contributions
Dec 2019
It's been a while since I've been here and I find its become too commercial for my tastes. Do travelers really want THREE places with $200+ miracle eye cream sellers aggressively selling their product with BS lines about "how beautiful" my skin is. UGH. I like the little boutiques and restaurants. I love the missionary and old town museums. Worth a look but avoid the burning eye cream slingers.
Written January 3, 2020
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Rae
104 contributions
Dec 2019
Great way to explore. Shops to duck into and windows to look in. Art work, tee shirts, food, gifts, shave ice, and a few hustlers trying to sell you some thing you might not want/need. Fabulous places to see photo murals that you might not be able to afford. But still fabulous. Places to grab a cool drink or an ice cream. Guys and gals in glass booths with torches making amazing things out of hot glass. People who will braid your hair into cornrows, or guys interesting carving things out of wood. Great evening walk to watch the sun go down or places to sit and listen to the waves crash on the beach.
Written October 17, 2020
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Steve Concialdi
Orange County, CA1,046 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
The stores & restaurants are open and when you are inside the shops or close to people, everyone is careful to wear their masks. The restaurants seem full & they are seating about 50% capacity. Some stores close at 8pm, while others are closing at 5pm. It’s a great walk with a gorgeous view of the sea & other islands in the distance. The sunsets are gorgeous and all the shop workers are happy to have visitors & customers. If you want to get away from COVID, Maui is a very safe place. They take precautions & everyone that travels to the island is tested. It was very safe & a wonderful get away! Highly recommend. Steve Concialdi
Written January 13, 2021
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Kristin H
Chinle, AZ18 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
This was a fun area and a great part of our Maui visit. There were so many shops to explore, the beautiful banyan park across the street and lots of ocean adventure guides just past the park. We ate in the open air shopping center at Cool Cats and highly recommend it. We spent a happy morning enjoying the shops and attractions on Front st. My favorite was watching Villy carve Tikis and having him explain about them. He has been carving them for 38 years! This place is a great way to spend a day rain or shine.
Written February 2, 2020
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JillClardy
Redwood City, CA876 contributions
Aug 2021
We visited to have lunch at Paia Fish Market. We also spent some time under the giant banyan tree and wandering Front Street. We read some of the history trail signs to try and understand how this place has evolved. We stopped in to multiple shops, including the brewery, an ice cream shop where we got Dole Whip, the General Store and an ABC Store. It was a hot August day, so we concentrated our meanderings on the shady side of the street. The A/C spilling out of many stores was pleasant, and we probably went into more stores as a result. The parking lot behind Paia Fish Market is a real money maker - $20 each which is more like big-city prices. I would like to spend more time here when it's not quite as hot; perhaps we'll come earlier in the morning next time.
Written August 30, 2021
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Shelly T
Minnesota11 contributions
Mar 2022
This is an interesting place, and the Banyon Tree park and other historical stops are cool, but the sheer number of people who are waiting to pounce on you to sell you something is gross. Lots of false advertising about boat tours and the like--exactly zero of those low advertised prices are real. Total strangers walk right up to you and goop moisturizer onto your face. Ew. Everyone seems to be trying to haul you into their space to hear their presentations and it gives a really bad vibe. If you can get yourself into a restaurant and watch this action from a distance, there are some good places to eat that are worth it, but the souvenir and t-shirt shops are all selling the same stuff, and you can find more unique and interesting things elsewhere.
Written March 15, 2022
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ShaverNancy
Shaver Lake, CA81 contributions
Jan 2020
If you need to purchase sandals, purchase a gift to take back home, or just take a look at lots of art work this is the place for you. Many different places to eat, enjoy a taste of cookies at Honolulu Cookie company or check out the Christmas tree decorations at the Christmas store. Great way to spend a couple of hours, parking is difficult but you can use the public parking lot and have your ticket validated-we did this at the ABC store. Just purchase something and they give you 2 hours of parking. Good way to see lots of art and clothing.
Written January 17, 2020
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on_the_go_98765
Tucson20,551 contributions
Dec 2021
Front Street runs from the old Canoe's Restaurant site (now a church of some sort), past the backside of Cannery Mall/Safeway, and, at about the point when the Outlet Mall becomes visible, then the main part of Front Street comes to life.
Looking past the timeshare hucksters, the t-shirt shops, and many (still remaining) eating places, the historic buildings still wear their years proudly on their facades. This is a beautiful old town that may have become a little tacky over time (but the shops wouldn't be here if people were not buying).
Front Street pretty much terminates at the Banyon Tree/Courthouse complex and the Wharf Cinema Center. In between those several blocks of narrow sidewalks and throngs of tourists, are some interesting art galleries and Maui Hands (for those who want artists' pieces that are made in Hawaii).
Wharf Cinema is a main bus depot n the backside. To transfer to the other bus lines, look for the alley behind the Wharf Cinema.
I wouldn't recommend spending a whole day walking up and down Front Street but I would suggest stopping at Fleetwood's gallery, restaurant, and gift shop here, as well as continuing the exploration at the Courthouse by walking over to the Marina/Harbor and over to the small surfing beginner's beach.
Front Street also has some historic buildings that are available for touring and lots of historical markers with details about the area's past. There's also a history trail that helps newcomers get a feel for the history.
Looking past the timeshare hucksters, the t-shirt shops, and many (still remaining) eating places, the historic buildings still wear their years proudly on their facades. This is a beautiful old town that may have become a little tacky over time (but the shops wouldn't be here if people were not buying).
Front Street pretty much terminates at the Banyon Tree/Courthouse complex and the Wharf Cinema Center. In between those several blocks of narrow sidewalks and throngs of tourists, are some interesting art galleries and Maui Hands (for those who want artists' pieces that are made in Hawaii).
Wharf Cinema is a main bus depot n the backside. To transfer to the other bus lines, look for the alley behind the Wharf Cinema.
I wouldn't recommend spending a whole day walking up and down Front Street but I would suggest stopping at Fleetwood's gallery, restaurant, and gift shop here, as well as continuing the exploration at the Courthouse by walking over to the Marina/Harbor and over to the small surfing beginner's beach.
Front Street also has some historic buildings that are available for touring and lots of historical markers with details about the area's past. There's also a history trail that helps newcomers get a feel for the history.
Written February 5, 2022
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SunshineCheyenne
California126 contributions
Jun 2021
Expecting a "town?" What this is is highly commercialized, crowded, and full of tourists. The facade of an old-fashioned laid-back town is deceptive with this many people crowding all the sidewalks and with long lines to get into every restaurant even during off-peak hours. Some of the more interesting places are closed, possibly due to the post pandemic recovery period.
Written June 24, 2021
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Seaview5
1,012 contributions
Jan 2020
We found Lahaina to be a delightful, lively little town. There were many shops and restaurants along Front Street. We particularly liked the Honolulu Cookie Shop where you could choose cookies to fill a bag or box. There were some unusual cookies such as Guava. At the end of the street was an open-air Outlet Mall with well known shops offering amazing bargains. The only thing we didn’t like was being frequently accosted to try eye-creams!!!
Written January 23, 2020
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Are shops open on Christmas?
Written December 25, 2019
No idea. Sorry. I would surmise however that the shop
keepers want to enjoy Christmas as well and most folks assume that everything is closed on Christmas, so....I’m guessing that they are closed.
Written December 25, 2019
I am on the Pride of America in their port. I want to visit Lahania. What is the best way to get there. Any idea on the price to get to the town from the ship. How long will it take to get there?
Written September 24, 2019
Are you docked at Kahu’lui? If that’s so , an Uber will cost you about 120 bucks . You can rent a car with unlimited miles from budget for them price . The drive is about 45 minutes
Written September 25, 2019
dogcollector
Irwin, Pennsylvania
Our cruise ship just added Lahaina as a stop from 8a to 6p. What would you recommend to do since we just have this short period.
Written June 6, 2018
Lots to do in Lahaina for a day. Definitely walk Front street; from banyan tree up to Methodist church, go up one side then back down the other. Many shops along the way. Take your time and browse. Cool Cat Cafe is a good place for a burger. Visit the history museum at Banyan tree park; its nice and its free. Take the bus from Lahaina and go up to Whalers Village just four miles away, ($2 dollars each way). Here you can shop or take a walk along Kaanapali beach. Really nice sandy beach. The beaches are public and free; parking is limited and expensive. No alcohol on beaches. Roads can be crowded and congested so watch times if going south to attractions any distance away.
Written June 6, 2018
Where is the farmers market and when is it open?
Written April 1, 2017
The one on H-30 coming into Lahaina from the south appears to be open daily and most of the day. The one I know better is on the Lower Honolopoli road, about 1/2 mile up from the split with H-30. It is open Monday / Wednesday / Friday from 7 or 7:30 to about 11.
Written April 2, 2017
Yes. Super shops. On Friday evenings all the galleries are open late and serve wine and cheese. Shop till you drop. The outlet shops are a ton of fun.
Written February 25, 2017
Where is the least expensive place to park if all street parking is taken, as is the free public parking lot on Prison and Front
Written February 21, 2017
The least expensive is the outlet parking lot behind Ruth's Chris. If you make any purchase in the outlet you get a ticket which will give you free parking or at least reduced parking.
Written February 23, 2017
Are there any open mic bars/pubs?
Written February 5, 2017
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