Paia Bay
Last updated 30. Sep, 2010 by lilikoi in Beaches, Beaches | Hana Hwy, North Shore, Paia, Road to Hana, Road to Hana Beaches
Paia Bay
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In a nutshell: Paia Bay is a destination if you are an accomplished boogie-boarder. A long, nice beach with an excellent near-shore surf break. Overall, this beach doesn’t have enough to attract most other visitors.
Minuses: The park and bathroom area can be dirty, and sometimes attract vagrant types.
Sound-bite: “Shreddin’ `em!”
DETAILS:
Paia Bay is a favorite for boogie-boarders and bodysurfers. The break is generally just a bit off shore and over head, so fins are a good idea. Definitely not a place to boogie-board unless you have experience as the waves can get large. There is another break for surfers further off shore.
In the winter the surf here can get huge, and dangerous rip currents can form. If it looks really rough, even though you’ll probably see locals boogie boarding, don’t go in unless you’re very experienced.
The grassy park between the highway and the beach tends to attract a few vagrant types from Pa’ia. If you’re from any city of size, the “vagrant” types you find here are usually rather tame in comparison to those you left back home.
The beach itself is actually very nice, and so is the water. You can walk or run along the beaches and shoreline from there all the way to Baby Beach – a good 3-mile round-trip.
Key Info:
Mile Marker: #6.2 (Hwy 36 aka Hana Hwy)
GPS Coordinates: 20.915697,-156.38521
Facilities: Showers, bathroom, basketball courts, skate park, youth center. No lifeguard.
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