Page 133 - Hawaii: Diving, Surfing, Pearl Harbor, Volcanoes and More

TURTLE TOWN Rocky entry at Nahuna Point (below gravesite) for LAHAINA TOWN INSERT
experienced divers, or easy entry at Makena Bay (by restrooms). This
is a common second dive spot for tour boats taking people to Molo- LAHAINA CANNERY MALL Air conditioned mall features over 50
kini. There are many caves and coral heads with lots of reef fish, eels, stores full of Hawaiian gifts, souvenirs, clothing, plus a grocery store,
octopuses and, of course, green sea turtles. dive shop and a convenience shop. Delicious pineapple juice and
hula shows are free. Pineapple Court has quality restaurants.
AHIHI COVE Rocky beach entry in calm, protected cove for some OLD LAHAINA LUAU
of Maui’s best snorkeling. Corals, fishes, moray eels, starfish, urchins,
sea shells. Within Marine Reserve Authentic entertainment, Hawaii’s favorite dishes including mahi
mahi, kalua pig, chicken long rice, as well as other options for picky
MAUI OCEAN CENTER Not to be missed, the largest aquarium in eaters. The atmosphere is pure Aloha, and the shows are nearly as
Hawaii features a walk-thru aquarium where fish swim all around spectacular as Maui’s sunsets. Reservations are required! (808) 667-
you. See graceful eagle-rays, butterflyfish, surgeonfish, triggerfish, 1998 www.oldlahainaluau.com.
colorful corals, and many other wonders of the sea. (808) 270-7000
MAKENA LANDING Hard to believe that this tiny beach park with LAHAINA CENTER Shopping center features excellent restaurants,
boat launch, showers, toilet and picnic tables was once the site where ABC Store, a dive shop, coffee, clothing, jewelry and gift and souvenir
cattle were tied to boats and swum to ships offshore. The generally shops.
calm waters are terrific for kayaking and snorkeling.
HALE KAHIKO Outdoor exhibit of ancient Hawaiian culture and
WAILEA COAST NATURE TRAIL A 1.5 mile paved shoreline path lifestyle. Free! HILO HATTIE Largest retailer of Hawaiian and island
from the Wailea Marriott to just beyond the Fairmont Kea Lani takes lifestyle products. A “Fun-One-Stop-Hawaiian-Shopping Experi-
you by native plants, old Hawaiian habitats, and a billion dollars worth ence.”
of luxury hotels. You can pick up the trail at any of the resorts or from
clearly marked “SHORELINE ACCESS” points along the coast. Seamens Cemetery Herman Melville’s cousin and shipmates buried
here. Graves have eroded.
PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION Humpback whale watching be-
gins before Christmas and goes to early May. The area between Maui
and Lanai is called “Humpback Highway”. The Pacific Whale Founda-
tion at Maalaea Harbor Village offers whale watching cruises from
Maalaea and Lahaina Harbors. (808) 249-8811

MAALAEA HARBOR Many whale watching cruises, sportfishing
charters and Molokini snorkeling tours depart from this harbor.