Lahaina, Maui
Hawaii, United States
December 2008 (Rainy Season)
Hawaii, United States
December 2008 (Rainy Season)
Lahaina is the largest town and census-designated place (CDP) in West Maui, Maui County, Hawaii, United States, and the gateway to the famous Kaanapali and Kapalua beach resorts north of town. It encompasses the coast along Hawaii Route 30 from a tunnel at the south end, through Olawalu up the CDP of Napili-Honokowai is to the north.
In the 1800s, Lahaina was the center of the global whaling industry with many sailing ships anchored in front of town; today a score of pleasure craft make their home there. Before Hawaii's annexation by the United States, Lahaina was the "Royal Capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom" as city signs proclaim. The name means "merciless sun" in the Hawaiian language, describing the long hot days; Lahaina averages only 13 inches (330 mm) of rain per year, much of which occurs from December through February.
As of the 2000 Census, the CDP had a resident population of 9,118. During the heavy tourist seasons, the population can swell to nearly 40,000 people.
In the 1800s, Lahaina was the center of the global whaling industry with many sailing ships anchored in front of town; today a score of pleasure craft make their home there. Before Hawaii's annexation by the United States, Lahaina was the "Royal Capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom" as city signs proclaim. The name means "merciless sun" in the Hawaiian language, describing the long hot days; Lahaina averages only 13 inches (330 mm) of rain per year, much of which occurs from December through February.
As of the 2000 Census, the CDP had a resident population of 9,118. During the heavy tourist seasons, the population can swell to nearly 40,000 people.
One of the icons that we usually look for in every place we visit - Hard Rock Cafe!
A boat that ran aground many years ago and which was not removed,
to serve as a warning of shallow waters to passing vessels...
to serve as a warning of shallow waters to passing vessels...
Reverend Dwight Baldwin Missionary Home Museum :
Rev Dwight Baldwin was an American Christian missionary and physician on Maui,
and the patriarch of a family that founded some of the largest businesses in the Hawaiian islands...
Rev Dwight Baldwin was an American Christian missionary and physician on Maui,
and the patriarch of a family that founded some of the largest businesses in the Hawaiian islands...
It was certainly a surprise to see a Chinese clan association here!
According to the tour guide, the largest Banyan Tree in the USA is located here in Lahaina...
The site of Laihana Court & Custom House, which is next to the famed tree...
Lahaina was the place where we found some of the more intriguing souvenirs and products...
And of course the most interesting sign!
The full album is available at:
Blue Lahaina's History
