Tavares Beach

Paia, Maui

<p>Also known as Ku'au Bay, this 100-yard-long

white sand beach is located just outside of Paia, a half-mile from the center

of town. It has great views, soft sand, and gentle near-shore surf. A

protective outer reef break reduces the amount of wave energy that reaches the

beach. It has easy parking access , so you can just drive up and have a picnic

while enjoying some beach time. Perfect for escaping the hustle-bustle of

mid-day Paia.</p><p>The

beach is less busy than other Paia beaches, and easy parking, short walk to the

sand and some tree shade in the morning make it a popular area for families

with small kids and local picnickers. At low tide there's a baby pool protected

by near shore reef on the right end of the beach , and it is a perfect place to

let kids play in the ocean, while staying close.<span> When getting in and out of the water be aware

of the rocky reef in the center of the beach close to shore. The ends of the beach are better points of

water entry.</span><br></p><p>Tavares

Beach is also a favorite access point

for stand-up paddlers and surfers. There is a surf break to the right (facing

the ocean) of the beach further out in the bay.<b><br></b></p><p><b>AT A GLANCE:</b><i><br></i></p><p><i>HIGHLIGHT: </i>Protected

swimming, usually less crowded, close to Paia town<i><br></i></p><p><i>LIFEGUARD:<span> </span></i>NO<i><br></i></p><p><i>AMENITIES:</i><span> Portable rest

room.</span><i><br></i></p><p><i>WARNINGS!:</i><span> No lifeguard,

so please assess surf conditions carefully. Note near-shore rocks and reef in