On the South Western side of Maui, with gorgeous views of Molokai and Lanai, is the famous and fabulous historic whaling town of Lahaina.
On the drive to the West side of Maui you will be treated to spectacular views of Lanai and Molokai islands not far off the shore. After driving across the 'pali', or ocean-side cliffs, with several pull-offs that regularly sport views of breaching Humpback Whales or dolphins.
You then descend into the Oluwalu plain with long beaches, gentle waves and Keawe forest. Choose a beach and take a break! From Oluwalu town, with a little store and French Restaurant, you only have about 7 minutes till Lahaina.
Lahaina is going to take some time to drive through, so if your B&B is in Ka'anapali or beyond, just stay on the main drag through town.
Ka'anapali, Kapalua and Napili are other small towns in the Lahaina Area. There are resorts all along the coast between Lahaina all the way to Napili. Simply amazing views to be seen especially during sunset which is always breath-taking.
There are a few nice little beach parks between Lahaina and Kaanapali. Though certainly not the nicest beaches around, these parks are small, convenient and occasionally deserted. Beyond this, you drive for some miles through highly manicured, and gorgeous, landscapes; through one resort area after another until you get to Kapalua. There are beach roads through this area and, if you are not in a hurry, it is worth the detour if you are also seeking fabulous beaches in which to play.
Out beyond Ka'anapali there are many gorgeous soft, white sand beaches, though some of the best are difficult to access as they are in front of a resort. Still, with easy public access, you will find many coves and beaches along the way to Kapalua where Fleming Beach Park is certainly worth a stop.
The beaches in West Maui range from rocky to spectacular. Oluwalu area beaches are popular for a variety of reasons. The location is great in that, if you stay on this side, there are miles of beaches on your way out and then again on the way back. And as you can drive right up to the beach at most of them, it is an easy place to take in another quick swim on your way.
For those of you who, like myself, get tempted to take the "short cut" on around the north end of the island... Don't! It not only actually takes much longer, but it may also take a few years off your life! Too many people, who live out here, drive BIG trucks much too fast, on a road that is much too often, not wide enough for your car too! While it is true that there are some great hikes out here, as well as many fabulous views, I highly and quite sincerely suggest that you put this area low on your list. There is just so much of Maui to see and experience that you will have to stay here quite awhile, to find yourself bored enough, to justify a drive on this road. Anyway you have been warned.
| Updated August 2018 | |||
Bed & Breakfast Rentals | |||
Bed & Breakfast Inn |
Address |
Town |
Phone |
| Ho'oilo House | 138 Awaiku St | Lahaina |  |
| Maui Beach | 4780 Lower Honoapiilani Rd | Lahaina | |
| Moana Lani | 1440 Front St | Lahaina | |
| Old Lahaina House | 407 Ilikahi St | Lahaina | |
| Blue Sky Villa | 321 Front St | Lahaina | |
| Maui Sandy Beach | 409 Front St | Lahaina | |
| Lahaina OceanFront Treasure | 1007 Front St | Lahaina | |
| Lahaina Animal Farm | 108 S Lauhoe Pl | Lahaina | |
| Kahana Nui Villas | 4591 Lower Honoapiilani Rd | Lahaina | |
| Baby Beach Lahaina | 35 Kai Pali Pl | Lahaina | |
| Angelia Crim | 147 Halelo Str | Lahaina | |
| Alan Berman | 682 Kai Hele Ku St | Lahaina | |
| Makila Plantation Home | 88 S Lauhoe Pl | Lahaina | |
| Maui Lahaina Garden Oasis | 67 Kaniau Rd | Lahaina | |
| A Slice of Heaven | 1051 Front St | Lahaina | |
| Alii Hale | 1015 Front St | Lahaina | |
| B J Ohana | 5157 Lower Honoapiilani Rd | Lahaina | |
| Barrell House | 1199 Front St | Lahaina | |
| Baby Beach Hale | 21 Kai Pali Pl | Lahaina | |
| Charis House | 1579 Lokia St | Lahaina | |
| Chris Smith | 106 Halelo St | Lahaina | |
| Hale Alaula | 15 Papaua Pl | Lahaina | |
| Hale Amakihi | 212 Plantation Club Dr | Lahaina | |
| Hale Evans | 16 Holomakani Pl | Lahaina | |
| Hale Kohala | 2810 Kolepa Pl | Lahaina | |
| Hale O Ka Honu | 20 Papaua Pl | Lahaina | |
| Hekili Point | 11485 Honoapiilani Hwy. | Lahaina | |
| Holomakani Retreat | 34 Holomakani Pl | Lahaina | |
| Kaanapali Royal | 2760 Kolepa Pl | Lahaina | |
| Kahana Beach House | 40 Kolepa Pl | Lahaina | |
| Kalapana | 15 E Huapala Pl | Lahaina | |
| Kalapu Beach House | 161 Kalapu Dr | Lahaina | |
| Lahaina Baby Beach | 10 Kai Pali Pl | Lahaina | |
| Lahaina Gate House | 451 Ilikahi St | Lahaina | |
| Lahaina Green Villa | 328 Front St | Lahaina | |
| Lahaina Historic | 208 Lahainaluna Rd | Lahaina | |
| Lahaina Ocean View | 5029 Lower Honoapiilani Rd | Lahaina | |
| Lahaina Oceanfront | 1423 Front St | Lahaina | |
| Lahaina Palms | 36 Kai Pali Pl | Lahaina | |
| Lahaina Pink Villa | 1327 Keao St | Lahaina | |
| Lahaina Sun Villa | 162 Panaewa St | Lahaina | |
| Makena Aloha | 89 Awaiku St | Lahaina | |
| The Maui Home B&B | 1143 Front St | Lahaina | |
| Michael McNeill | 2827 Kolepa Pl | Lahaina | |
| Napili Hale | 5460 L Honoapiilani Hwy | Lahaina | |
| Napili Sunset Hale | 5205 L Honoapiilani Hwy | Lahaina | |
| No Ka Oi Hale | 29 Kamaka Ci | Lahaina | |
| Opal Seas at Baby Beach | 41 Kai Pali Pl | Lahaina | |
| Pacific View | 78 N. Lauhoe Pl | Lahaina | |
| Papaua Paradise | 43 Papaua Pl | Lahaina | |
| Paradise Miles Away | 1206 Summer Rd | Lahaina | |
| Pau'ole Makai | 295 Awaiku St. | Lahaina | |
| Princess Hale | 1029 Front St | Lahaina | |
| Rainbow Hale Estate | 275 Oka Kope St | Lahaina | |
| Restful Retreat | 24 S. Lauhoe Pl | Lahaina | |
| Royal Shores B&B | 2806 Kolepa Pl | Lahaina | |
| Silversword | 622 Silversword Dr | Lahaina | |
| Stephen B. Graham Home | 4039 Lower Honoapiilani Rd | Lahaina | |
| Summit Residence at Kaanapali | 41 Holomakani Rl | Lahaina | |
| Turtle Beach | 1421 Front St | Lahaina | |
| Kevin Williams | 520 Lahainaluna Rd | Lahaina | |
| Woodrose Place | 112 Woodrose Pl | Lahaina | |
| Wai Ola Vacation Paradise | 1565 Kuuipo St | Lahaina | |
| Updated August 2018 | |||
Lanai Island | Lanai City | |||
| Akahi Place | 782 Akahi Pl | Lanai City | |
| Dreams Come True | 1168 Lanai Ave | Lanai City | |
| Casa Lanai | 942 Queens St | Lanai City | |
| Hale Lokahi | 1346 Houston St | Lanai City | |
| Hale O Lanai | 255 Nau Pl | Lanai City | |
| Hale Ohana | 1344 Fraser Ave | Lanai City | |
| Happy Campers Hale | 317 Houston St | Lanai City | |
| John Holland | 534 Fraser Ave | Lanai City | |
| Lanai Hale | 405 Lanai Ave | Lanai City | |
| Lanai Oasis | 524 Fifth St | Lanai City | |
| Mauka Hale | 928 Houston St | Lanai City | |
| Nani Street | 521 Nani St | Lanai City | |
| The Artist's Hosue | 1243 Queens St | Lanai City | |
| The Pink House | 1101 Palawai St | Lanai City | |
| Jasmine House | 1215 Jasmine Dr | Lanai City | on holiday till 2020 |
Molokai Island | Kaunakakai | |||
| Dunbar Beachfront Cottages | Kamehameha V Hwy | Kaunakakai | |
| Kahakai Hale | 10 Hooulu Pl | Kaunakakai | |
| L&M Yuknis | 10366 Kamehameha V Hwy | Kaunakakai | |
| Manahele Estate | 245 Papapa Pl | Maunaloa | |
| Mother Ocean | 2820 Kamehameha V Hwy | Kaunakakai | |
| Papohaku Beach House | 2944 Kalua Koi Rd | Maunaloa | |
| Aala Rentals | 2708 Kamehameha V Hwy | Kaunakakai | |
| Aloha Ho'okipa | 10456 Kamehameha V Hwy | Kaunakakai | |
| Fishpond Cottages | 1124 Kamehameha V Hwy | Kaunakakai | |
| Hale Hiamoe | 2655 Kamehameha V Hwy | Kaunakakai | |
| Hale O Ke Kai | 1136 Kamehameha V Hwy | Kaunakakai | |
| Hale Pu'u Koae | 75 Papapa Pl | Maunaloa | |
| Happy House | 2180 Kamehameha V Hwy | Kaunakakai | |
| Ho'omaka House | 85 Papapa Pl | Maunaloa | |
| Kainehe | 8714 Kamehameha V Hwy | Kaunakakai | |
| Kimo Hale | 226 Kahinani Pl | Kaunakakai | |
| Kupeke Beach House | 9056 Kamehameha V Hwy | Kaunakakai | |
| Lanikai | 10464 Kamehameha V Hwy | Kaunakakai | |
| Puko'o Plantation | 8780 Kamehameha V Hwy | Kaunakakai | |
| Villas at Puko'o | 8844 Kamehameha V Hwy | Kaunakakai | |
| Hale Kainalu (Closed) | 9650 Kamehameha V Hwy | Kaunakakai | |