Baby Beach (North Shore) |
Posted on 15. May, 2009 by lilikoi in Beaches, Beaches | Hana Hwy, Central Maui Sites, Kid Friendly, North Shore, Paia, Road to Hana, Road to Hana Beaches, Road to Hana Sites
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.”
There is also a beach called “Baby Beach” in Lahaina.
DETAILS:
Baby Beach is a beautiful protected lagoon beach just outside of Paia on the North Shore of Maui. The reason Baby Beach is so popular with families is that the beach is protected by an exposed stretch of reef, creating a calm lagoon perfect for children. It is also a great place to swim laps, and hang out on the beach.
Baby Beach is also very scenic, has great views down the coastline, and is backed by dunes and a wooded area that is fun for kids and adults to explore.
The beach is at the Western side of a one-mile long stretch of beach including Baldwin Beach Park and Baldwin Cove. The entire stretch of beach is also popular with runners and walkers. (Runners: It is possible to continue on past the cove, a well-marked 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.)
If the tradewinds are blowing strong, the afternoons at Baby Beach can include a surprise sandblasting exfoliation. However, if you already got exfoliated at the spa, and would like to retain the top layer of skin, walking (or driving) to Baldwin Cove at the other end will solve the wind problem!
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!