For guests staying in West Maui, Lahaina was once the "Royal Capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom". Today, this historic whaling village, with its old grog shops and ships' chandlers, is home to the island's finest restaurants, shops, seaside luaus and art galleries. A few well-preserved historic sites remain in the area, such as the US Seaman's Hospital and the Pioneer Inn. Explore this coastal town or jump on a ferry for easy access to the islands of Molokai and Lanai.