L?hain? is the largest town and Census-Designated Place (CDP) in West Maui, Hawaii, and the gateway to the famous Kaanapali and Kapalua beach resorts north of town. It was once the major port of whale hunting in 1800s, where thousands of sailors took time on the “beach” by drinking and other things, yet it has become home to pleasure ships these days. This ... More> part of Maui has some lovely beaches north of the attractive seaside town of Lahaina and lots of hotels and holiday accommodations. It is a highly attractive from a small beach to the south of the harbour right in town and a couple of beaches sitting a few miles south of town.