Brick Palace

The Brick Palace is the former home of Kamehameha I. The palace is located in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. In 1802 the king brought his court to Lahaina, building the Brick Palace. It was a place he welcomed captains of merchant ships. The palace was 40 feet long and 20 feet wide, with two stories. It also had an observation tower. For 70 years the Brick Palace stood on the coastline in Lahaina.

After it was abandoned as a royal location it was turned into a warehouse, store room, and then a meeting house. Any visitors traveling to the island of Maui will find the palace no longer stands, but the site is remembered today. There is a plaque that marks the spot in a local park. The park is filled with native trees, grass, and a walking path. Surrounding the park are homes and businesses. The cornerstones and foundations were excavated and put on display at the site too.

To get to the site travel to downtown Lahaina, and at the harbor find a parking location. There is also a lighthouse in the area visitors can enjoy. There is no charge to view the remnants of the palace.