On Maui’s west coast is a three-mile expanse of golden sand, trimmed with a lively boardwalk, shops and restaurants, and smart hotels. It’s a top choice for first timers to the island as everything you need is close by, not to mention car or boat pick-ups for day trips around the island. Upmarket Westin and Outrigger hotels, and the fabulous Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows, are all options for honeymooners here, with hotel rates sometimes better value in this area than in Wailea.