Sights in West Maui

West Maui pairs its resort shoreline with a wild northwest coast and a historic town rebuilding with care.

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Nakalele Blowhole

A geyser-like blast through the lava shelf on the wild northwest coast.

<p>On the winding road past Kapalua, surf pressure fires seawater high through a hole in the shoreline lava. View from a safe distance uphill — the shelf near the blowhole is genuinely dangerous and people have been killed getting close.</p>

Time: 45 minutes

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Lāhainā Historic District

The former royal capital and whaling town, recovering from the 2023 wildfire.

<p>Lāhainā's Front Street and its landmarks — including the famous banyan tree, which survived and is regrowing — were devastated by the August 2023 fire. Recovery and rebuilding are ongoing; what is open to visitors changes over time. Check current local guidance before visiting, follow all posted restrictions, and treat the town as the community's home first.</p>