Hale Pa‘ahao

September 6, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Overview

Hale Pa‘ahao, or stuck-in-irons house, was built in the 1850s as the “new” prison in the port town of Lahaina. The jail saw increasing use during the peak of the whaling era, a time when Lahaina was an important destination.

Quick Facts

Status: Existing
Locality or neighborhood: Lahaina
State or province: Hawaii
Address: 187 Prison St., Lahaina, HI 96761 Google Maps · Apple Maps
Postal code: 96761

Visitor Information

Website: Official website
Phone: (808) 667-1985

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