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Baldwin
Beach
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a thumbnail to
see a larger version of the photo |
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OVERVIEW |
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H.A. Baldwin
Beach is a picturesque community beach park
with plenty of space for ball games and
swimming. In fact, it is one of the most
popular beach parks on the windward side of
Maui. The beach and the picnic areas are
always crowded. H.A. Baldwin Beach Park's
main attraction is the surf that breaks
along the entire length of the park's long,
sandy beach.
The shore break is usually small, but good
enough for body boarders. On some days
though, the waves get quite big here to be
dangerous for novice swimmers and surfers.
The ocean bottom drops quickly to overhead
depths.
H.A. Baldwin Beach Park was a private
recreation area for employees of the
Hawaiian sugar industry in the past. In
1963, it became public. Today, it’s a
favorite gathering spot among locals and
visitors alike.
The beach park has a large grassy area with
BBQ grills, picnic tables, a pavilion,
restrooms and showers. There’s even a soccer
and baseball field nearby. Lifeguards are
stationed at the Paia end of the beach. The
beach park is located between Paia Bay and
Spreckelsville Beach Park.
The park is named after Harry A. Baldwin
(born in 1871). He was the son of Henry P.
Baldwin, who, together with Harry’s uncle,
developed their first sugar plantation on
Maui. Harry also became a builder himself
and also a delegate to Congress and a member
of the state senate. |
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ACTIVITIES &
AMENITIES |
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Swimming: |
Yes |
Bathrooms: |
Yes |
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Snorkeling: |
No |
Picnic
Benches: |
Yes |
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Scuba
Diving: |
No |
Showers: |
Yes |
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Surfing: |
Yes |
BBQ
Pits: |
Yes |
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Windsurfing: |
No |
Water
Fountain: |
Yes |
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Kiteboarding: |
No |
Lifeguard: |
Yes |
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Bodyboarding: |
Yes |
Camping: |
No |
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DIRECTIONS |
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Take Hana Hwy. 36 to Paia. Baldwin Beach is about a mile
before you get into town on the left. Look for the sign. |
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PLEASE NOTE |
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While
Hawaii's beaches can bring much enjoyment,
it is always a good practice to use common
sense while visiting them. Please be aware
of the wave & wind conditions before going
into the water. Mornings are usually best
for swimming, snorkeling or diving. Have
respect for the strength of the waves and be
aware that high surf can come up at any
time. NEVER turn your back to the ocean.
Be careful when exploring any rocky
shorelines. Waves can crash on the rocks and
knock you over easily, and the rocks may
also be sharp when walking on them.
When snorkeling or scuba diving, please have
respect for ocean life, and remember that
the coral reef is alive too. Avoid standing
on or touching if at all possible. |
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