Is Lahaina a good area to stay in Maui?

In a nutshell: Quaint and compact, Lahaina is one of the best places to stay in Maui if you don't want to rent a car. There are lots of fun things to do in Lahaina. It's easy to explore on foot, and everything you need is at your doorstep. It's also where you can save a little money on your lodgings in Maui.



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With its beautiful beaches, historical attractions and unique culture, Lahaina is one of the best places to explore on the island of Maui.

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Lahaina has over a thousand years of rich history, and was the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii from 1820 to 1845. From beaches to restaurants, Lahaina was one of the top attractions for our island. Lahaina's Front Street has been ranked one of the Top Ten Greatest Streets by the American Planning Association.

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Staying in West and South Maui offers the convenience of being near the Road to Hana and Haleakala National Park. By the Hana Highway ('Road to Hana'), we recommend spending at least one night in Hana town, or a B&B, near the start of the drive.

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The beach was quieter and swimming and snorkelling were still good. We stayed at the Maui Eldorado so spent a few days at this beach. Without even snorkelling, saw turtles swim by every day as well as a monk seal. The water was warm and clear and the sand soft; beach was clean.

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For a more authentic feel, skip the mega-resorts of West and South Maui and head to the North Shore, East Maui, or Upcountry, where you're more likely to interact with locals than with tourists. Upcountry is the least touristy area.

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Visit Maui's Best Beaches
  • Makena Beach State Park.
  • Honomanu Bay.
  • La Perouse Bay.
  • Koki Beach.
  • Charley Young Beach.
  • Oneuli Beach.
  • Ho'okipa Beach Park.
  • Olowalu.


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Day or night, exploring LAHAINA on foot is a unique experience, one where you'll fi nd historic sites and modern hangouts dotting the landscape of this famous port city.

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Oprah Winfrey, a part-time Maui resident for over 15 years, owns extensive properties on the island. Her 1,000-acre portfolio includes a farmhouse in Kula, southeast of Lahaina. While wildfires threaten the area, she also possesses acreage near Mount Haleakala and Hana, which are relatively far from the fires' reach.

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The leeward beaches tend to have more sunshine, gentler waves, and soft golden sand. Kamaole Beach Park on the southern edge of Maui features three of the best beaches on the island, particularly Kam I and Kam II. The western side has Keawakapu Beach and Napili Beach which are also well worth visiting.

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There are 18 neighborhoods in Maui. Wailea has a median listing home price of $3.3M, making it the most expensive neighborhood. Paukukalo is the most affordable neighborhood, with a median listing home price of $650K.

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Wailuku: The Cheapest Place to Live on Maui Located in central Maui, Wailuku offers a lower cost of living compared to other areas on the island. In fact, according to the website Numbeo, the cost of living in Wailuku is 14% lower than in Lahaina, a popular tourist destination on the west side of the island.

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Kahekili Highway One of the most dangerous roads in Maui is also considered one of the most dangerous roads in the country. This is Kahekili Highway, also known as State Highway 340. Drivers navigate rocks to one side and steep cliffs on the other for about 20 miles between Kapalua and Wailuku.

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From perfect white sandy beaches to unique black-sand coves, here's our top five quiet beaches in Maui:
  • Secret Beach. Located close to Makena Beach, Secret Beach – or Paako Cove – is literally a secret to most people. ...
  • Honokalani Beach. ...
  • Kapalua Bay. ...
  • Oneuli Beach. ...
  • Changs Beach.


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According to data from the Hawaii Tourism Authority, if you want to visit Maui with the fewest crowds, you should visit in January, February, September, October, or November. The busiest months on Maui are March, June, July, August, and December.

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Like anywhere, the more time you spend on Maui, the more you can see. I recommend at least one week in order to experience all that Maui has to offer. You can still get a flavor of Maui even if you just visit for one day. However, as a minimum, try to plan 3 to 5 days in Maui.

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Molokai. Molokai is the best island for solitude, meaning few tourists and small town Hawai?i life. Additionally, Molokai is all about making your own adventure, easy but scenic hiking, and most of all, relaxing! If you like a slow vacation, then Molokai may be for you!

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It takes about 9 hours to drive around Maui, not including stops. Not many visitors drive around Maui in one day, though. The majority of visitors take their time while traveling on the island.

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