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Lahaina, Hawaii

Lahaina is a community of 10,162 people in Maui County, Hawaii.

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Population10,162 -20.5% since 2019
Elevation3 ft 1 m
Land area7.8 sq mi
ZIP code96761
Nearest airportKapalua-West Maui Airport (JHM) 6 mi

Why visit Lahaina

Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Lahaina Lighthouse, Paʻupaʻu, Lahaina Historic District and Lahainaluna High School.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; February lows average 64°F.

About Lahaina

Lahaina (; Hawaiian: [ləˈhɐjnə]) or Lāhainā is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. On the northwest coast of the island of Maui, it encompasses Lahaina town and the Kāʻanapali and Kapalua beach resorts. At the 2020 census (before the 2023 wildfire), Lahaina had a resident population of 12,702. The CDP spans the coast along Hawaii Route 30 from a tunnel at the south end, through Olowalu, and to the CDPs of Kaanapali and Napili-Honokowai to the north.

From the Wikipedia article Lahaina, Hawaii (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do5

Lahaina Lighthouse

Lighthouse · 1.2 mi

Lighthouse in Hawaii, United States

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Paʻupaʻu

Scenic view · 2.1 mi

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Puʻulaina

Scenic view · 0.7 mi

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Maui Dragonfruit Farm

Farm and orchard · 2.1 mi

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Maui Theatre

Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi

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Museums and landmarks17

Lahaina Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi

Historic district in Hawaii, United States

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Lahainaluna High School

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi

High school in Lahaina, Maui County, Hawaii

980 Lahainaluna Road, Lahaina

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Baldwin Home Museum

Museum · 1.2 mi

120 Dickenson Street

Tu-Su 10:00-16:00

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Mokuʻula

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi

Historic house in Hawaii, United States

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Wo Hing Society Hall

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi

Former historic building in Lahaina

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Lahaina Heritage Museum

Museum · 1.2 mi

Museum located in Lahaina, Maui

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Brick Palace

Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi

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Lahaina Historic District

Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi

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James Colemann Gallery Lahaina

Museum · 1.2 mi

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Old Lahaina Courthouse

Museum · 1.2 mi

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Old Prison

Museum · 1.1 mi

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Hauola Stone

Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi

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5 more on the map.

Parks, trails and playgrounds9

Lahaina Banyan Court Park

Park · 1.2 mi

Public park in Lahaina, Hawaii

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Hanakao'o Beach Park

Park · 2.2 mi

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Lahaina Banyan Court

Park · 1.2 mi

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Malu Ulu Olele Park

Park · 1.3 mi

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Baby Beach

Beach · 1.3 mi

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Lahaina Harbor

Marina and boat launch · 1.3 mi

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Paunau Park

Park · 0.7 mi

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Puamana Beach Park

Beach · 2.2 mi

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Wahikuli Park

Park · 1.3 mi

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Restaurants and cafes25

Kaleis Lāhainā

Restaurant · Regional, Hawaiian, Plate Lunch · 1.1 mi

1221 Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina

Mo-Su 07:00-20:00

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Star Noodle

Restaurant · Thai · 0.5 mi

286 Kupuohi Street

Mo-Su 10:30-22:00

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi

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The Bakery

Bakery · 0.9 mi

991 Limahana Place

Tu-Su 06:00-11:30

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'Ūmalu

Restaurant · 2.5 mi

Mo-Su 11:00-22:00

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Frida's Beach House

Restaurant · 1.2 mi

1287 Front Street, Lahaina

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Fu Lin Chinese Restaurant

Restaurant · 1.2 mi

1312 Front Street, Lahaina

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Honu

Restaurant · 1.2 mi

1295 Front Street, Lahaina

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Japengo

Restaurant · 2.5 mi

Mo-Su 17:00-21:00

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Mala Ocean Tavern

Restaurant · 1.2 mi

1307 Front Street, Lahaina

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Thai Chef

Restaurant · Thai · 1.1 mi

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Island Cream Company

Ice cream · 1.0 mi

Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 10:00-21:00

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13 more on the map.

Where to stay3

Churches and places of worship8

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Shopping12

Gas and EV charging3

Schools, colleges and libraries3

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Healthcare1

Map of Lahaina

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Climate by month

60°80°January: 3.4 in of rainFebruary: 2.1 in of rainMarch: 3.7 in of rainApril: 1.7 in of rainMay: 1.2 in of rainJune: 0.6 in of rainJuly: 0.8 in of rainAugust: 0.9 in of rainSeptember: 1.2 in of rainOctober: 1.9 in of rainNovember: 2.6 in of rainDecember: 3.2 in of rainJanuary: 76°FFebruary: 77°FMarch: 78°FApril: 79°FMay: 81°FJune: 83°FJuly: 84°FAugust: 85°FSeptember: 85°FOctober: 83°FNovember: 80°FDecember: 78°FJanuary: 64°FFebruary: 64°FMarch: 65°FApril: 66°FMay: 67°FJune: 69°FJuly: 70°FAugust: 71°FSeptember: 70°FOctober: 70°FNovember: 68°FDecember: 66°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan76°F64°F3.4 in0.0 in
Feb77°F64°F2.1 in0.0 in
Mar78°F65°F3.7 in0.0 in
Apr79°F66°F1.7 in0.0 in
May81°F67°F1.2 in0.0 in
Jun83°F69°F0.6 in0.0 in
Jul84°F70°F0.8 in0.0 in
Aug85°F71°F0.9 in0.0 in
Sep85°F70°F1.2 in0.0 in
Oct83°F70°F1.9 in0.0 in
Nov80°F68°F2.6 in0.0 in
Dec78°F66°F3.2 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Puukolii 457.1 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$88,889median household income
$881,700median home value
$1,997median monthly rent
40.5median age
26.4%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
56.0%of homes are owner-occupied
20.2 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1821%18 to 3419%35 to 6441%65 and over18%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Maui County has had 29 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.

  • 2026-10-07: Hurricane Lala (Hurricane)
  • 2026-10-07: Hurricane Lowell (Hurricane)
  • 2026-09-25: Tropical Storm Nolo (Tropical Storm)
  • 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2025-09-23: Holomua Fire (Fire)
  • 2023-08-10: Wildfires And High Winds (Fire)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Kapalua-West Maui Airport (JHM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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