Baby Beach (North Shore)
Last updated 12. Oct, 2010 by lilikoi in Beaches, Beaches | Hana Hwy, Road to Hana Beaches
Baby Beach (North Shore)
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In a nutshell: A dramatically beautiful beach, not just for kids. Protected lagoon for swimming.
Minuses: Can get very windy in the afternoons.
Sound-bite: “E hau`oli e nâ `ôpio o Hawai`i nei.”
Note: There is also a beach called “Baby Beach” in Lahaina.
DETAILS:
Baby Beach is a beautiful beach and protected lagoon just before Paia on the North Shore of Maui. An exposed stretch of reef, connected to a rocky red-dirt point on the west end of the beach creates a calm lagoon protected from the ocean. This lagoon is perfect for young keiki and parents. It is also a great place to swim laps, explore, or just and hang out on the beach soaking in the scenery.
Backing the beach are large sand dunes and a wooded area, forming a buffer between the beach, some beach homes and the Maui Country Club. This area is a favorite for kids (and adults) to explore. There are also impressive views all the way down the coastline.
Cultural Factoid
Baby Beach is at the Western end of a one-mile long stretch of uninterrupted beach which includes Baldwin Beach Park and Baldwin Cove. Since the larger beach is long it is popular with runners, walkers and dog owners. (Runners: It is possible to continue on past the cove, a well-worn trail runs along a sea-wall, past a clothing-optional beach and further on to Paia Bay. This extends the end-to-end distance to just over 1.5 miles each way.)
If the tradewinds are blowing strong, a pleasant afternoon at Baby Beach can shift into an irritating sandblasting. Escape into the water, or head to the other end of Baldwin Beach (Baldwin Cove) which is sheltered from the wind.
Key Info:
Mile Marker: #5 (Hwy 36 aka Hana Hwy)
GPS Coordinates: 20.912665,-156.402724
Facilities: There are no lifeguards, showers or facilities at this end, however Baldwin Beach Park has full facilities.
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Heather Johnson
16. May, 2009
What a beautiful and clearly written web site! Thank you for your detailed description of Baby Beach. A friend once gave me a necklace she made from shells found on baby Beach as a symbol of fertility, and I wore it until I conceived my own baby! I will be delighted to bring my now 17 mo. “baby” to this special stretch of coast line this summer!
Dawn Caldwell
11. Aug, 2011
I’ve been to Maui all my life, and just found you! Thank you for your wonderful information. My fiance and I will be married in mid-December, and I’m looking at my favorite beaches in South Maui/Wailea area. I also like the northern beaches.
Would you have any tips for a good area that time of year?
Thanks so much!
kealei and kathleen
28. Aug, 2011
Our family lives on Maui. Your website helps islanders learn more about what is in your own back yard. This website is an asset to the community and to tourists.
Thank you for your beautiful pictures and clear cut information.
This is a great website for informational purposes and a place to turn to when you want to do something on a weekend day.
This website rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kealei and kathleen