Lahaina Front Street
Lahaina Front Street
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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 that 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.
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TootleLou2
Oak Grove, MN125 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Too touristy for me. Too many people, too hard to find parking and same stuff in most stores (and overpriced). I felt like I was at a overpriced flea market. My husband went here 23 years ago and was excited to go. He was quite disappointed in it with all the changes. Banyan tree was an interesting stop but everything else was eh .. uneventful.
Written 4 February 2023
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Leanne D
21 contributions
Jan 2023
Very disappointed. Typical of any small town near the beach, streets are narrow, lots of one ways, constant traffic. Now that can be overlooked if there is some great shopping or some other draw. The banyon tree was interesting, some good tours go out from there, but the shopping was nothing to brag about. Jewelery stores sold the same thing you could get anywhere, the shops sold gelato, snacks and stuff I could get anywhere. We drove the area multiple times, most of the streets, looking for a nice shop to get something memorable as we had dedicated the day to it and had we not had a great tour from there it would have been a waste of a day. The city needs to step up and tend to some seriously needed repairs. My husband walks with a cane and it was like walking thru a mine field of uneven sidewalks that had chunks missing. We went, we saw, id not return except for the tours.
Written 29 January 2023
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Kevbeck
Tell City, IN3 contributions
Nov 2022
A lot of the stores have the same things but with different prices so don't buy the first thing you see. Shop around then go back if you have to where you saw the item you want cheaper.
Written 25 January 2023
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mansard1819
Winnipeg, Canada159 contributions
Jan 2023
We followed a walking tour that we downloaded. We went at 9 am. Parking was easy, free 3 hours most everywhere on the street. It was interesting but awfully hot and crowded.
Written 20 January 2023
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Likestolive
Hixson, TN88 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Brought my 88 year old handicapped mother to Maui for a much anticipated visit. Front St is NOT safe for handicapped people. Sidewalks are in pitiful shape. Totally understand them being narrow but uneven, large chunks of cement missing is ridiculous. It wasn’t just a small area but rather all of Front St. It was easier to push her on the street. City or County needs to step up.
Written 12 January 2023
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Jim Z
14 contributions
Dec 2022
In 2019 there were several jewelry stores we could choose from to purchase items that were unique. 2022, those places are now ice cream/gelato shops or those annoying beauty places that try to sell you their expensive cosmetics. Or, the places are closed. We came during the day and there were people walking the street. We came there at night and not so many people, in fact, walking to our car past closed businesses and dark alleys was downright unnerving. We were sorry to see this but had no desire to go back to Front Street. Instead we went to Whalers village and their wares.
Written 10 January 2023
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Getaway31428233622
Maui, HI954 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Got coffee from the new Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf coffeeshop in the Old Lahaina Center.
New, clean and free parking.
Got a cappuccino to go and it was good and came in a sturdy cup.
Will go again
New, clean and free parking.
Got a cappuccino to go and it was good and came in a sturdy cup.
Will go again
Written 9 January 2023
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BC Gal
36 contributions
Dec 2022
Have loved visiting Front Street in the past, but this visit, we shopped elsewhere earlier in the week. Here, we saw more of the same things for sale but for more money. It was also very busy and parking was a little nuts. We'll give it a miss next visit, but if you've never gone, it's fun to come and walk around. The Banyan Tree is a fave spot to visit.
Written 5 January 2023
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ginilc25
13 contributions
Dec 2022
Stores and restaurants of every type plus a beautiful town square with an amazing banyan tree. Wander far enough and you will find BeYoutiful Soul Shop - fun choices in women's wear plus books, crystals, and more. Jessalyn is friendly and helpful.
Written 1 January 2023
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romadaro
Washington DC, DC1,478 contributions
Dec 2022
Great way to end the day. We always go to one of the restaurants in the vicinity for dinner and then get a Dole Whip, ice cream or gelato and spend the rest of the evening browsing the shops. Always the perfect end to the day.
Written 18 December 2022
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travelfam7700
Portland, OR1,224 contributions
Are shops open on Christmas?
webpilot1
Hollywood, FL35 contributions
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.
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?
JulioMost
Wilsonville, OR54 contributions
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
How expensive is traveling. Car,uber,bus?
Joan
135 contributions
We had a rental car. Couldn't find a free parking spot near Front Street in Lahaina so gave up and paid $15 to park in a lot for a few hours.
dogcollector
Irwin, PA
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.
southbison
Rhinelander, WI42 contributions
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.
Nael0612
Oahu, HI17 contributions
Where is the farmers market and when is it open?
greyhull1092
Virginia Beach, VA67 contributions
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.
are the shops open on Saturdays in old lahaina town
PeggyDuncan327
El Centro, CA25 contributions
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.
robert c
Sunnyvale, CA3,513 contributions
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
PeggyDuncan327
El Centro, CA25 contributions
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.
Suzan H
Portsmouth, NH108 contributions
Are there any open mic bars/pubs?
KansasReviewer
Kansas232 contributions
There are none
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- Hotels near Lahaina Front Street:
- (0.17 km) Hotel Lahaina
- (0.27 km) The Plantation Inn
- (0.09 km) Upgraded and Spacious Kahana Sunset B2 - Oceanfront/Ocean View - Steps to Sandy
- (0.26 km) Superb Location with Ocean Views from the Kitchen and Upstairs Bedroom
- (0.26 km) Come Play on Maui. Kaanapali Royal P101 2 bd 2 ba Walk to Whaler's Village
- Restaurants near Lahaina Front Street:
- (0.04 km) Sale Pepe
- (0.05 km) Thai Chef Restaurant Maui
- (0.18 km) Lahaina Grill
- (0.07 km) Kimo's
- (0.15 km) Hawaii Fudge Company
- Attractions near Lahaina Front Street:
- (0.02 km) Glass Mango Designs
- (0.03 km) Lahaina Gems
- (0.03 km) Wo Hing Temple Museum
- (0.04 km) Evo Art Maui
- (0.05 km) Cici Maui Designs