Hawaii Magazine readers voted Lahaina as the best town in Hawaii for 2026, highlighting the community’s ongoing recovery and reopening of restaurants and businesses after the 2023 wildfires.
- Lahaina ranked #1 in Hawaii Magazine’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards despite ongoing recovery from 2023 wildfires.
- Key Lahaina restaurants like Māla Ocean Tavern, Coco Deck Kitchen + Bar, and Old Lahaina Lūʻau have reopened to visitors.
- Some areas of Lahaina remain closed to the public as the community continues rebuilding efforts.
- The recognition emphasizes opportunities for travelers to support local West Maui businesses during recovery.
- Honolulu, Hanalei, and Kailua-Kona rounded out the top destinations in the statewide ranking.
Source: Hawaiimagazine
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