Thanks to a local recommendation, I too can vouch for this sweet little beach especially those traveling with children or novice ocean & snorkelers. Very calm waters with plenty of reefs near and while we didn't see thousands of variety of fish we saw enough to leave happy and with good stories... My son saw a turtle! and we saw lots of Dori's family members and tons of Reef Tigerfish which also known as the Hawaiian State fish! There is a golden time to do snorkeling or swimming without the bigger waves rolling in. We got there around 11 and stayed until 1pm or so because the waters began to feel more forceful. Also a telling sign was the surfers started showing up another telling sign the tides were shifting. Have a great time, and be ready to see a lot of beach chickens too! Oh lastly, it's a very short walk if you want to grab something to eat at a cool indoor mall with a few food truck style options and if you need to shop for things (Safeway, Longs drugs, ABC, novelties). read more

Pros: This beach is great for kids being able to play at the beach without having to worry about waves knocking them down. There is coral with fish which is great for little toddlers to see if you bring some goggles. And parking is easy and free. Downsides: There is so much glass on the beach. If you are going with little kids bring water shoes. I was taking small and big pieces of fresh broken glass -- not sea glass-- out of the sand and water. There are homeless people. We went early in the morning and a person was swimming close to us and he pooped in the water. A huge human turd floated by us and it was disgusting. It's sad because the water was clear and the coral made it such a fun place for the kids but that incident made it so gross, I had to shower immediately. But because the area was so shallow we stayed anyways.... The shaded area smells like pee. So not sure how clean it is. read more

Easy parking, access to the beach & the beach shore super close. Perfect place for little ones to swim. My are 6 had her first snorkel experience, plenty of coral/fish life close to shore. The day we went a monk seal was cruising a little to close us, super cool, but dangerous. Go early morning to early afternoon- after 2sh waves start to pick up and the calm is ocean is gone. Only not negative, but be careful sitting on the shade below the trees is great but there are tons of torns/shark spike things on the sand watch your step, bring your own umbrella and camp close to the shore... walking the shore distance from the shade to the sun the sand is extremely hot, be careful not to burn the sole of your feet. My little had to wear her water shoes because of the torns & temp of the sand. Bring food/snacks/water. Floating toys are fine, don't forget sand toys. Can't wait to go back this time super prepared! read more

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Was a cool spot. Very relaxed. Some nice shady spots. The water did seem calm and perfect for kids.

One of the most memorable and highlighted spots I discovered on my trip to Maui. This is most definitely a MUST VISIT beach. This beach is very mobility friendly, all the way from the parking lot to the ocean! Parking is plenty, free, and very close. If you can see a cemetery from the parking lot, have no fear, you're in the right place. I love this beach so much because you can go so far into the ocean and the water will still be at a shallow waist level. You have to go pretty far out to get to a point where you can't stand. The waves also break far out, so ripples at shore are super soft. It is very easy to get in and out of. It's the absolute perfect beach for babies, seniors and everyone in between that likes a very leisurely swim. I couldn't get enough of being in the crystal clear water. The water was cool to touch but on the surface where the sun hit, it was warm, almost like bath water! I miss this feeling so much. There's also lots of room, it was not too busy nor flooded with people. There are both sunny and tree shaded areas. We came here at least a handful of times during my short time in Maui. I highly encourage and recommend time to be spent here. I am absolutely dreaming about my return to this beach! read more

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The good: This one's for the parents who want to experience the beach without fear of a wave swooping in and engulfing your child! The beach did indeed have tons of kids. I also took my baby here. The water was shallow and without waves so it was easy for kids to play. The bad: This wasn't the cleanest beach. The sand has a dirty appearance that is kind of mud-like. The fence area is a bit run down and there was debris/trash around. The water looked murky during the time I went. It was quite crowded when I came. Parking can be difficult. The interesting: The beach/sand area is pretty short so it makes it easy for you to walk in, settle down and get to the water without having to carry tons of heavy beach gear far. read more

Great beach for kids! It even had shade which was nice since we were traveling from out of state and didn't have any beach equipment with us! Highly recommend if you have young kids that want to play safely in the water! read more

My friend searched for popular beaches in Maui and Baby Beach popped up. It sounded like a cute name for a beach so we decided to give it a try. While the beach itself was beautiful, I did not love the location one bit. The parking lot leading to the beach was directly in front of an old cemetery that was built on sand dunes. If I had to guess, I would say the tombstones were around 200 years old. They looked rather primitive. One side of the parking lot was the cemetery and the other side was an old mission and church. You have to walk past the cemetery to get to the beach, which was connected to the cemetery. There were no walls or barriers that separated the cemetery from the beach. It felt a bit strange and disrespectful to be prancing around in swimwear within close proximity to the cemetery. I am really curious why this beach is so popular. Maybe it's the abundance of free parking (because it's next to a cemetery)?? I didn't want to stay, but got out-voted.... The sand was very soft and the water very clear, refreshing, and the perfect temperature for swimming. There were trees that provided shade for those who wanted to minimize sun exposure. I wasn't crazy about being so close to a cemetery, but made the most out of it. There's not much to complain about being on the beach in Maui! read more

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Nice small or no real waves, perfect for smaller kids and adults who want a relaxing beach experience. We saw lots of turtles here too. A small parking area but overall lots if families just enjoying being together at a calm beach. Note: there is not too much shade to definitely pre-sunscreen and reapply often and don't stay too long! read more

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Had a very relaxing quiet morning at this beautiful beach. I highly recommend visiting here. The water was perfect! read more

Baby Beach - Baby beach - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Great beach for snorkeling with the littles. Directions on Yelp suck though. Use Google! A mix of families and homeless folks. Watch your six and be aware of your surroundings, but nothing made us feel uncomfortable (outside of the high amounts of unleashed dogs). read more

Baby Beach - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

If you have anyone that is unsure of the water this is a great beach that they can test out their ability. It is much safer than many other beaches. This is one of the busier beach for this reason. There are a lot of children. Unfortunately this beach does not have a shower close by. It is a great experience since it is a beach on Maui. If you have kids you will probably love it. If not there are many other beach to check out. read more

Baby Beach - Super calm, great for folks that don't want to deal with waves. - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

This beautiful beach was a great place to take young children. They can wade in pretty far without the fear of waves. There is a section there has a lot of coral, but there are also sections of soft sand as well. The sand here is perfect for sand castle building! It's a must-go for the kiddos! Parking- street read more

The Baby Beach is mostly visited by local families, and it is narrow and the sand varies from grey at the north end to very minimal beach. The beach is protected by an exposed stretch of reef, creating a calm shallow area where people unlikely be knocked down by a big wave. There is a chance you can see turtles swimming in the morning til early afternoon, please respect the rule to keep distance from them and do not touch them. read more

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Amazing beach that I keep returning to every time I'm in Maui. Great for snorkeling, scuba diving, sunbathing, and relaxing. Spent several hours napping and enjoying the scenery. Parking is free and there are bathroom facilities close by. There are some sea urchins, so beware when you're snorkeling. Water was lukewarm so it was enjoyable to wade in the waters. read more

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This was our favorite beach for our young kids (aged 5, 3, and 1). The best parts: - We saw turtles near the shore each day we went here! - We were also able to see a couple kinds of fish close to the shore without needing snorkels - The water is very calm and shallow so it's great for small kids - There were lots of other kids at the beach for my kids to engage with - We were able to find some shade - Parking was fairly easy the times we came (usually before noon) What could be better: - The bathrooms are a ways away and pretty dirty. The beach showers near the bathrooms weren't working when we were there. read more

Love love love this beach. Why? Because Im not a great swimmer, and beginning snorkeler. The ocean at baby beach is so shallow you can just walk right into it and snorkel. Unless you go far out the water is about 3 to 4 feet deep. Even though the water is much shallower than most snorkel areas on the island you won't miss out on seeing the beautiful local fish, coral, and sea turtles! There is a homeless camp near the beach, but they are just friendly people down on their luck, so please be kind. read more

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Best beach for snorkeling in calm water. The reef makes a perfect wave break so kids can easily swim and check out the coral. It was super quiet with only a handful of other families on the beach. Stop at the Safeway down the street and grab a few snacks to pack and it makes for a great quiet beach day with littles. read more

Mala Wharf aka Baby Beach is perfect for snorkeling and a chance to see the sea turtles. We really liked this beach aside from all of the homeless people living in tents and the smell of urine, you can move towards the left of the wharf to avoid that. We really enjoyed this beach and spent hours here to watch the sunset and snorkel. It was so much fun seeing sea turtles, snorkeling and enjoying the day. Pack up the beach chairs, umbrella and snorkel rentals from Snorkel Bob's (my recommendation) for a day filled with low tide and fun with the family. Although it's located right next to a cemetery, this stretch of white sand in close proximity to Lahaina's Front Street (next to Feast of Lele) is one of the best beaches on Maui for families. Highly recommend it! read more

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I was happy that I was able to find a parking spot so close to the beach because this place was packed! There is a nice row of trees that produce some nice shade and green grass to sit on. Aside from the massive amount of people this is a great spot to enjoy your day. read more

Baby Beach - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Nice beach, but the water has a lot of rocks and a ton of coral. I did enjoy the calm water, and as many have said it is ideal for snorkeling close to shore. You will not see a ton of fish, but there are small ones in the water. What I enjoyed most about this beach were the views. From that vantage point, you can see Moloka'i, Lanai, and Kaho'olawe, islands in all directions! The beach abuts private property so it was quiet and felt like I was on a private beach. Speaking of, private, parking is minimal in the area. Street parking can be found but mind the signs and private roads. read more

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I came here since a local at a nearby beach recommended we come here. This beach is so calm and the water is simply like a pool. If you are looking for big waves or surfing this is not the beach for you. If you have snorkeling gear this is the beach to bring it to I didn't have have mine but I did see some people with theirs and they saw fish and turtles. read more

Little crowds, very little parking-best to come early to park on the roads, very little shade so bring a tent/beach umbrella, show walk to the beach, water is clear/clean and shallow, no waves (only by far), recommend for family and friends. No restroom. Sky is clear and sunny. Great way to cool off and enjoy the vitamin D on your skin. read more

Baby Beach - Baby beach, Lahaina - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

This was a really pretty beach and easily could have been a five star if parking was better and it wasn't so shallow. It was great for my kids to wade in, which was what we were looking for, but snorkeling is so hard here because of the rock and coral. It's beautiful, but I felt terrible trying to snorkel so I didn't for long. It was really rough the day we went too so I think that could have played a part in it as well. It was windy and just impossible to not have sand blowing in your face. we got a few hours of play and saw a bunch of turtles swimming in the morning. The only other complaint I have is that close to the pier there is a big homeless area. It just looks terrible and I was concerned with what my kids might have found or saw. From that area where you can find additional parking it's a long walk to the other side of the beach where you could avoid that. read more

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Took my 10 and 12 year old snorkeling here and the visibility wasn't great due to the high tide coming in. We saw a few turtles and that was great until a "Karen" Turtle lady ran in the water to tell us not to chase the turtles. She wasn't even a local. We are into animals as a family & we learned you need to keep a distance to give them space but they pop up in front of you sometimes when your swimming. I told her my son is not chasing them. There's a difference. He swam w them. We even called for help that morning for a turtle at our resort that was acting strange. Possibly sick or injured. Didn't look well on the beach for two days. The beach itself has a short sand area and it is enough early in the day. It's a dirty color sand that looks like mud and black sand mixing. When high tide comes in, it can make a mess of your stuff so beware. The water is super warm (nice) for activities. There's no shower cleaning stations for your body or feet on the way out so plan to have cleaning water. No shade either. I did it but doubt I'll go back. read more

Baby Beach is my favorite beach . We went early morning to do my laps and snorkeling . We always saw turtles and fishes . Good for all ages. This is our 4 years in Maui . We fell in love with Maui finally we bought a place here . We come here 4 times a year now . Every beach has it own beauty. Maui has so much to offers. read more

After combing through reviews on various beaches on the island, I thought to myself, we really need more locals chiming in! It is our island after all & it's nice and refreshing to read things from a locals perspective all the while still keeping those secret beaches, secret ;) In any case, Baby Beach. Wow, what a great family friendly, baby friendly, all-around awesome beach for young and old alike! I grew up on Maui and this was my first time here. I've heard about it numerous times though and I just happened to be in Lahaina Town for another event on Front St. I wasn't exactly beach ready, I didn't even have sun screen or a bathing suit, but the kiddo was being such a trooper, I thought he deserved a nice reward. Yay to spontaneous decisions! I quickly learned that beach access is located in a neighborhood and there's no parking lot set aside for beach goers that's close to the entrance. Street parking is sparse and I had to park along the main road (Front St.) and walk a few blocks. Once there we saw a lot of other families had the same idea. It was packed, but this is a long stretch of beach so we still had our 'space.' There are patches of grass and lots of shady spots available which was nice. We got to the water and it was so glassy and calm thanks to the reef that stretches far out into the water which acts as a barrier. The waves break some 100+ feet out and by the time it gets to shore, they're tiny little waves. Perfect for little ones! I could also see the fish just standing in knee deep water and the water seemed to be really shallow. Great spot to snorkel! My little guy definitely enjoyed every second of it. My only regret was not being prepared for a beach day 'cause boy did I get sunburnt! All in all, I would definitely come back here next time I'm on the West Side. read more

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The water level is quite low at this beach, and there's a reef further out within wading distance. Be aware, though, and respect the cemetery just to the right of the parking area. However, I will say, if you're actually concerned about the reefs, this is not really a place to snorkel, unless you're ten and under. The water level is far too low to avoid touching the reef, and it gave me *major* anxiety. For families, this is definitely a great place, not too deep and the reef essentially blocks the major swells, so it's a great place to bring kids and have a picnic. Great view for a sunset as well, but I'd say this is better geared for young families. read more

My wife and I enjoyed our day at baby beach yesterday. The beach is shallow so it is safe. I recommend this beach as a place for families with small children!! You can let them swim in a safe spot. Lots of parking and has many shade trees. Please know that their are some homeless folks that are around his area. Friendly but just know. read more

Baby Beach - A day on the beach. - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

You'd never know it from the outside, but this is a great beach to snorkel. I saw two sea turtles, a big one and a little one. The big one started trying to mount the little one. Then, they both did a 180, and the little one started trying to mount the big one. I don't know if this was a lady and a lad, two gay/bi lads, or two straight lads trying to establish dominance. Regardless, the mating wasn't very successful. (No, I didn't have my GoPro with me, perverts!) I parked near the Buddhist Temple. It was free but it was TIGHT. read more

If you want to stay local to Kaanapali & Lahaina and have a good chance of seeing some sea turtles, all while having a gorgeous backdrop of Lanai and Molokai, this is the beach of you. We went here for the first time, and had to go back the very next day because we had such a good time. Baby Beach is a calm, friendly, narrow beach about 200 yards. There is plenty of room to find a spot on the beach, even when arriving later in the morning. No waves due to the coral blocking the waves about 100 yards out makes this beach perfect for young kids. Water visibility is 50-100 ft, and nice and clear especially once the morning cloud cover burns off and the sun shines through the water clear to the bottom. Average water depth was about 4 feet. Coral, which can be 2-3ft high, is interspersed within the clean tan/white sand, in various densities. Aside from various fish and the typical brown/grey coral, you can see red octopus, but more importantly, many 4-6ft sea turtles, who like the shallow water to feed on the coral. This one beach had the most, and biggest number of sea turtles we've seen at any beach we visited. We were able to sit and watch up to 4 turtles at one time for up to an hour at a time. The one downside is parking, which is limited to ~10 spots along the narrow road leading to the beach. Outside of that, there is street parking parallel to that road, but its a few minute walk. Either way, worth it and highly recommended. We'd certainly go back here again. read more

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It was our first time to Maui with a toddler so we were looking for beaches for him and this was the number one children friendly beach. Once arriving we knew why, the water is calm and shallow my son loved it. The first time we went it was around 11:30 and it was pretty crowded, the second time was around 3:30 and it was about 25% compared to when we went at 11:30! My son loved it he was able to walk in and out of the ocean (with his life vest). Also parking is very easy here as well! read more

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With its shallow waters, this is a great place for kids and newer snorkelers. The beach itself was at the end of a street and parking was easy to find. (Many other beaches absolutely full by mid morning and makes parking a nightmare) Just be careful of the dead end because the road there does get sandy and if you're driving a small car, it's easy to get stuck in the sand. The water is shallow and there is still a fair bit of wildlife, so this is a perfect place to get all your gear worked out (assuming you rented gear. Always get the nice gear and pass on the $14 dollar junk you find ok sale at like a CVS or whatever. The nice snorkels make a HUGE difference). Also if you have kids this is a GREAT place since it does have wildlife. We saw plenty of fish, reefs, and even a turtle at this beach. I do have to note that the water can sometimes be ~too~ shallow and sometimes there isn't a lot of space between the surface of the water and the reef. I got jostled by a wave and scraped my knee on a reef because I wasn't careful. read more

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We were so disappointed to find Baby Beach is such poor shape, It was very dirty, the fact that it is next to the cemetery doesn't help either, Unfort bunch of homeless ppl are hanging out there....lots of garbage :( Very sad, won't be back On a positive note the water is very calm, no waves read more

Where do you go in Maui with someone with no experience snorkeling in the ocean? Winter time in northwest Maui features sunny days and a few stormy days. Even on the sunny days, the ocean winds were very strong, even in the mornings. Day after day of high surf warnings on Kaanapali beach, Airport beach and Kapalua beach. My sister had only snorkeled once in the ocean, and that was years ago. Maui has a snorkel gear store on every corner, and they all directed us to try Baby Beach. We scouted out the place, walking 11 minutes north of Ruth Chris's Steakhouse in downtown Lahaina, on Front street, until the ocean disappears. We continue walking through a residential area, until we hit Kenui Street on the right, and Kai Pali Place on the left. Sign says beach access. Another sign says no beach parking this side of Front Street. Public parking on other side of Front street on Kenui Street, which we can see in a distance jammed with parked cars. We go through the beach access path between private residential homes, and check out the beach. Long beach stretching northwards, with a few trees for shade on a rather narrow sand beach, right at a small fence separating the homes from the beach. When they say Baby beach they aren't kidding, as I see toddlers standing in a few inches of water 20 feet off the shore. The sandy beach extends a long ways out into the shallow waters, with the hills of Lanai jutting out in the distance just a few miles off shore. Even today with high surf warnings everywhere else, the waters are fairly calm, with gentle breakers rolling in. Looks like you would have to go out quite a ways, perhaps 200 feet, to get away from the sandy bottom, and see some shallow coral. We didn't see any fish close to the shore. Sister is no longer a baby but almost a senior at 59, so this beach is bit too shallow for her to snorkel. No bathrooms, so you might want to reconsider swimming here, as you know those toddlers are going to relieve themselves in the ocean! Long walk back to the car parked on the street. One person recommended parking by the Jodo Mission on Ala Moana a few blocks north. Bring extra towels for the car seats on the trip back, as you will be sitting on your wet swim suits in the car. The last thing your wife wants is a wet seat the next day. People will think she couldn't find a bathroom in time, with the wet bottoms of her off white shorts! read more

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If no one had explained the differences to me, I would have assumed the entire island of Oahu was just one giant beach. Instead, it's an island of many beaches, and this little stretch of sand happens to be a popular area for locals and the occasional tourist. To be honest, Baby Beach is way less impressive than the other ones one would find in Hawaii. It's a simple place, a quiet one, and during a good weather day, the perfect place to waddle in the warm waters and do a little bit of a beach walk. Some other things to consider: * Occasionally, homeless folks turn up on this beach. They're mostly to themselves, but this seems to be off putting for many visitors. * Often times there are seals that wash up to the beach. Thankfully the only ones I've seen are alive and are awesome. * There are countless photo shoots happening here throughout the beach. It's usually families who are doing the pose or families to be. * There are homes all along the beach. There is a good chance that if you're leaning against a fence or find yourself in a garden of some sort, you're actually trespassing. * Parking can get tough but keep circling the nearby neighborhood and watch out for the "no parking" signs. read more

Meh. Had someone steal the parking spot that we had been waiting for, locals blocked off a bunch of parking but I can't really blame them. Vibe of this beach just wasn't for us. Tourists were lame, locals were fine. Didn't stay long. read more

maui waves are pretty wild so we were happy to find this little gem south of where we were staying. the beach is, at its deepest, waist high for me and i'm 5'4. i guess they barricade it so that the waves don't hit onto the shore or anywhere close to a 100 feet radius. there's something so nice about being able to just sit in the water and not worry about waves pulling you deep into the ocean. even on a crowded weekend, there's plenty of space for everyone, even turtles :) WARNING: you need water shoes and you need to watch your babies! if you go in about 10-15 feet, there's huge rocks everywhere and it's hard to navigate without water shoes read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE coming to this beach! Water is super chill, so your little one can hang out in the ocean. Doesn't get too crowded which is cool, but you gotta park in the residential areas so that can be brutal sometimes. Either way, it's a real good beach for kiddies. read more

Baby Beach - Baby Beach - Beaches Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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This location was recommended by the guests in our hotel. The water is shallow and great for little kids that are trying to crawl or scared of the beach. Lots of shade here but parking is far. Get here early to get a good spot. My daughter was able to make friends with other babies in the beach. Water is very clear. Loving the sound of the beach waves. read more

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