Baldwin Beach

Paia, Maui

H A Baldwin beach park is the perfect

example of mixed-use island-style beach park on Maui's north shore. There is a

long white sand beach that stretches nearly 3/4 of a mile and provides a great

walking opportunity of a rare hotel-less stretch of sand without crowds. Both

ends of the beach harbor protected swim areas with natural break walls. These

are our local baby beaches and are well used by locals of all sorts, so best to

blend in and enjoy the fun. Keep in mind if people aren't swimming it could be

for a reason. If in doubt don't go out. The various stretches of the beach serve

different purposes and there is a life guard located by the pavilionon

the beach front (look for the yellow life guard stand). There are

portable restrooms (real rest area under construction due to be completed this

year) and showers by the pavilion. Locals will often have the pavilion

rented for ohana (family) parties and celebrations so it can be crowded for

parking on the weekends. Mornings are generally the least crowded part of the

day with easy parking.Life guards are visitors' best friends

when approaching this or any other beach in Hawaii. The conditions for swimming

vary by season and are potentially hazardous so always look for their posted

warning signs and ask them if it is safe to swim. They will usually

provide clear directions as to where are best conditions for that day. Both

ends of the beach are safer for swimming than the middle part. You may see