Plan Your Visit

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• Blue Ginger Cafe
  Open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch. Closes at 2 pm.
• Pele’s Other Garden
  Open for lunch from 11 am-2 pm, Happy Hour from 4:30 pm-6:30 pm and dinner from 5 pm-8 pm. Closed Saturday & Sunday.
• No Ka Oi Grindz
  Open for takeout only; open from 9 am- 1 pm Monday-Friday; Closed Saturday and Sunday.
• Ganotisi’s Pacific Rim Cuisine
  Open for takeout only. Lunch from 10 am – 2 pm and dinner Tuesday-Saturday from 6 pm-8 pm. Open for dinner Monday; closed Sunday.
• Coffee Works
  Open Tuesday – Friday from 7 am – 2 pm.
• Richard’s Market
  Grocery store with grab-and-go items. Open 7 days a week from 6 am – 9 pm.
• Lāna’i City Service Station
  Convenience store, souvenir shop, gas station, and cafe with delicious breakfast and lunch options. Open seven days a week from 6 am – 10 pm.  The lunch counter closes at 2 pm.

A day trip to explore the historic and quaint town of Lānaʻi City. There’s no better way to unplug, recharge and breathe.

9:45 am: Catch Expeditions ferry from Lāhainā to Lānaʻi (early birds can hop on the 6:45 am ferry to maximize their day of discovery). Download the Lāna’i Guide App to begin learning and planning your adventures. During the winter season, watch for whales along the way!

10:30 am: Arrive in Lānaʻi and pick up your rental car, taxi, or shuttle (reservations required).

11:15 am: Arrive in town. Feline lovers can explore the famous Lānaʻi Cat Sanctuary, open daily from 10 am – 3 pm, even on holidays. Thrill-seekers can head to Lānaʻi Adventure Park for a guided e-bike tour, aerial ropes course, or zip-lining! Or take a private 4 x 4 tour with Expeditions or Rabaca’s. Gain insight into the island’s rich culture and history at the Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center. Open the Lānaʻi Guide App to learn more about the many wahi pana (storied and sacred places of Lānaʻi) and embark on a self-guided walking tour of Lānaʻi City… or find driving directions to a nearby hike or driving tour that piques your interest!

1:00 pm: Enjoy lunch at a local eatery or at a picnic table in Dole Park. Blue Ginger, Pele’s Other Garden, No Ka Oi Grindz, Lānaʻi City Service Station, Richard’s Market, Coffee Works and more all serve delish favorites.

2:00 pm: Stroll and shop around town. Zero traffic lights and an abundance of authentic aloha in charming mom-and-pop boutiques, gift shops, and galleries. Take your time as you’ll make lots of new friends along the way. Unique and surprising finds await you at The Local Gentry, Mike Caroll Gallery, Lānaʻi Art Center, Hula Hut, Lāna’i Culture & Heritage Center, Rainbow Pharmacy, and more!

4:15 pm: Catch your transportation back to the harbor. Take a short hike to Puʻupehe to learn the cultural significance and experience the unforgettable, awe-inspiring beauty of Lānaʻi.

5:30 pm: Relax and grab a nap on the last ferry back to Lāhainā.

Bring cash as the shuttle and some cafes will only accept cash. ATM’s also available in Lānaʻi City.

Lānaʻians are friendly drivers, so please drive slowly on the two-lane roads and wave to other cars in passing. Lāna’i residents don’t tailgate, are patient and don’t “dust out” fellow drivers on dirt roads.

Plan your trip ahead to give yourself plenty of time to enjoy yourself and relax. Being flexible is a good quality to have on Lānaʻi.

Do come to visit Lānaʻi if you are kamaʻāina visiting from another island. It’s affordable for a day trip or to stay at a locally-owned vacation rental.

For your safety, be aware of the hunting culture on Lānaʻi.  Make sure the trail you are hiking on is found in the Lānaʻi Guide App. It’s not safe or appropriate to hike in other areas.