West Maui Introduction: Maui’s sunny northwest coast was once the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii and the retreat of the Hawaiian royal family. Today, it has become the location of fascinating resorts, shopping malls and restaurants. Here you can stroll the streets of historic Lahaina, play golf at Kapalua's championship courses, take a boat ride from Lahaina Harbor to go whale watching or enjoy the sunset; Watch a sunset cliff diving ceremony from the black rocks of Kaanapali Beach, or watch professional surfers hit the waves on the famous Honolua Bay.