Lahaina

Lahaina is just a short drive south of Ka'anapali. All the action in Lahaina is along Front Street which is lined with tons of shops and restaurants. Around the centre of Front Street is Banyan Tree Square featuring, you guessed it, a large Banyan Tree which was planted in 1873. This tree is quite the site (check out the picture). Just passed the Banyan tree is a wharf and behind that is an area where beginner surfers hang out. Z rented a surf board one afternoon and frolicked in the waves and caught three waves before having to call it a day. We found a great place for smoothies, but I can't remember the name of the place. It's off Front Street and Dickenson and their passion fruit smoothie was the best! We had dinner at Mala restaurant one evening. This restaurant is located on one end of Front street, right on the water and is a great place to see the sun set. The food it really good too, the Kobe burger was very tasty.

There is a huge selection for those interested in shopping on Front Street. There are a number of art galleries as well with a very good selection of local artists' work. This town is definitely geared for the tourist.