Lahaina or Kaanapali? It's all Lahaina.
Missing 'old Lahaina'? It's still here: Aloha Mixed Plate and Old Lahaina Luau (and the Tiki Torches), both near the Cannery, are the real thing people remember, and they're close by, not up at Whalers Village which is a great outdoor shopping mall if that is what you are looking for. Many shops missed on Front Street are here (just map the Cannery) like Lahaina Jewelry, Lahaina Galleries, Lahaina Gelato, Kalei's. Also here: Mala Ocean Tavern, Honu Oceanside, Star Noodle, Sergio's Cantina and Coco Deck. A few remembered places have popped up at Whaler's Village like Cool Cat Cafe and Ono Gelato. 'Kaanapali' generally refers to the mega resort and mall area and the beach that fronts them; but the entire West Maui shoreline, including the big resorts, is Lahaina. Go browse the big name shops if you like, but for the food and the feel people actually miss, this end has it, and you can support the local economy. Newer Lahaina across the street from this area has places like Starbucks, Foodland Farms and Khloella's Gifts (one of our favorites).