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Mauis best Ohana Keiki beach on island. Not far from Paia. Also lots of local shops in the area. Bathrooms. Heavy wind everyday around 2:30th. A must visit.
This is my personal favorite beach in Maui. We loved it so much we came here twice during our visit. There's plenty of parking with easy access to the beach. There's restrooms and there's a spot to rinse. The water here is amazing!!!! It's soooo beautiful! There's also lifeguards here on duty.
This is a great beach. We came on a Tuesday around 10am and still lots of parking in the parking lot. It was windy when we went: the waves were really active so it was great for my 9 and 11 year old to body surf or boogie board. There's a small cove off to the right from the parking lot with lots of trees for shade and a little cove for little ones to swim. Around 3pm, that area was like a turtle highway. First we saw one, then another, then it was like turtle commute time. Around that cove is also a good place to snorkel to see schools of fish. Walk over the cove and on you'll see a ton of turtles feeding on the rocks. We had a great time here. Just be careful if it's windy, the sand will kick up lots but it makes great boogie boarding surf.
Baldwin Beach is a bit of a departure from the typical white sand beaches across Maui-- surrounded by (pine?) trees, grittier sands, gusty winds, it feels closer to Santa Cruz than Hawaii. The water is clearer than SC, of course (thank god...), and the coast much larger and more spacious. Anyways, we were constantly amazed by the beach diversity across the island. We spent most of our time at Baby Beach, closer to the west side of Baldwin. Waves were gentle and clear enough to swim and play. Not crowded at all, seems less popular in comparison to other beaches. Plenty of shade to share. Seems to be more built out for community events and usage, given the large parking lot, covered pavilion, rinse stations, and functional restrooms. At the time of visit, we didn't see any turtles (March 2023), but the grand, expansive view is more than enough reason to visit.
Beautiful beach with plenty of parking, bathroom, shower to rinse sand off! Lifeguard is on duty and warning signs out for anything going on. There is even some shady spots for a break from sun. Water and view are wonderful. Quiet spot!
On our trip to Hawaii, we stopped at this beautiful beach in Maui. There was plenty of parking, clean public beach bathroom with outdoor showers and a picnic shelter. This beach also had a lifeguard on duty. It was fairly secluded and had lots of shaded spots to relax under.
Great beach, not too crowded and with some shade as well as lots of turtles! You can walk for almost 3 miles round trip if you start or end in Paia and go to Baby Beach.
Having grown up on Maui, I feel like sometimes we take for granted what's in our own backyard... constantly seeking for something new, something different. I tend to default to south side for beach days and I sometimes end up forgetting about little gems like Baldwin Beach Park despite passing by at least handful of times a month. After a failed attempt at visiting another beach (it's not what I remembered it to be from hanabata days, lol)... my family and I ended up here as I wanted to catch the sunset and enjoy the warm summer breeze after a hectic week. Although it was just for a brief moment, it was beautifully relaxing and made me appreciate this place we call 'home' just a little bit more. We are honestly so lucky to have big, expansive beaches like this where the sand is soft and the views are priceless. There no homes, no buildings in sight on this 1 mile stretch of white sand beach. Best enjoyed when the trade-winds are down (mornings are perfect). Otherwise, it does tend to get very windy. When I swim, I normally swim at the west end of Baldwin at what locals call 'Baby Beach' which is perfect for the littles to wade in and enjoy the water as the reef protects the area from the shore breaks. According to my fellow Yelp Elite Vince N., the east end is pretty nice as well! There is a covered pavilion with a few tables if you'd like to host a party and the parking lot can accommodate quite a few cars. If it's full, there are lots of other areas to park. People mention the.area can attract a sketchy crowd. Given the proximity to Paia, it's kind of expected, but I didn't experience that at all and felt safe. I would just exercise vigilance and be very aware of your surroundings, no matter where you are.
What a beautiful beach and park on Maui's north shore. The colors are hypnotic and soothing and the sound of the waves... but the strong winds really make it tough to relax since all your "stuff" wants to blow down the beach. Hold onto your hat and beach toys! Great set up for gatherings and parties, with a central pavilion, showers and bathrooms. Plenty of free parking. Long stretch of gorgeous soft whitish sand set against the turquoise water. Walk, swim, play and enjoy this lovely spot. Bring your dog but please pick up after him and yourself. No camping allowed!
Stunning white sand beach on the island of Maui with blue waters and waves. While in Maui 2 days on NCLs Pride of America, my husband and I spent late morning/early afternoon at Baldwin Beach and it did not disappoint. We took an uber, however, parking appeared free and plenty of it. The beach has hardly anyone on it except a few locals. Lots of room to spread out and have a little section to yourself. It's very quiet and relaxing to lay here and listen to the sound of the waves. We took snorkeling gear, however, it wasn't the best place to snorkel. Waves were a little rough and no fish in the water. On the far end, there is rock where I saw some people fishing and shade from the trees if you are looking to escape the sun for a little. There is no where to rent chairs or umbrellas (bring everything with you). If you plan to be here a while, you'll also want to pack a cooler with some cold water and snacks since there isn't anywhere to purchase food/drink. The beach gets a bit windy, so be careful when laying that sand doesn't blow in your eyes. I heard if you get here early enough (we didn't) you will run into some sea turtles who sleep on the beach at night into the early morning. Sounds lovely. I would recommend Baldwin Park beach to all you fellow Yelpers looking for a relaxing afternoon on the beach, free of charge.
Water's got some kick here. I think that's to be expected for the north side of Maui. But it's still gorgeous water and sand. There was a single lifeguard on duty. Plenty of parking, whether it was in a lot, grass, or make-your-own-spot. There were questionable locals around, but nothing worse than the beaches in California.
OMG, I can't believe it's been a year since I went to BBP. This time I actually went in the ocean, and, contrary to my last review which said it's not great for swimming, turns out it is! The water looks choppy but the reef keeps the big waves out, providing for great swimming and lounging. And a big thank you to my friend and fellow Yelper Shawn C for introducing me to the east side of BBP which was even more awesome! CON: Some of the beach patrons can be, no wait, ARE shady. The covered pavilion that's filled with picnic tables also houses some of these questionable people. While I haven't had any encounters, it just doesn't feel like a safe place.
Great beach near the airport. My husband and I killed time here and had a beer while sitting in the shade and enjoying the waves.
3 months ago
We happened upon Baldwin Beach on our second day in Maui. A short drive from the airport, this beach had it all. It was sparsely populated with almost a mile of sandy beach. There is a lifeguard station and bathroom. Beach goers ranged from locals to tourists, all friendly. The current was a little rough on our first day there, but if you walk about ten minutes along the coast line, there is a lagoon at Baby Beach that was calm, warm, and more populated. Totally worth the stroll. read more
Expansive beach with plenty of parking. Lifeguards and restrooms. You can see turtles here too. I preferred the south end with some small cove and shades. Wind is strong and surf can be high at time. Close to Paia to meet your dining or shopping needs. Spectacular views. read more
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Mauis best Ohana Keiki beach on island. Not far from Paia. Also lots of local shops in the area. Bathrooms. Heavy wind everyday around 2:30th. A must visit. read more
This is my personal favorite beach in Maui. We loved it so much we came here twice during our visit. There's plenty of parking with easy access to the beach. There's restrooms and there's a spot to rinse. The water here is amazing!!!! It's soooo beautiful! There's also lifeguards here on duty. read more
This is a great beach. We came on a Tuesday around 10am and still lots of parking in the parking lot. It was windy when we went: the waves were really active so it was great for my 9 and 11 year old to body surf or boogie board. There's a small cove off to the right from the parking lot with lots of trees for shade and a little cove for little ones to swim. Around 3pm, that area was like a turtle highway. First we saw one, then another, then it was like turtle commute time. Around that cove is also a good place to snorkel to see schools of fish. Walk over the cove and on you'll see a ton of turtles feeding on the rocks. We had a great time here. Just be careful if it's windy, the sand will kick up lots but it makes great boogie boarding surf. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Baldwin Beach is a bit of a departure from the typical white sand beaches across Maui-- surrounded by (pine?) trees, grittier sands, gusty winds, it feels closer to Santa Cruz than Hawaii. The water is clearer than SC, of course (thank god...), and the coast much larger and more spacious. Anyways, we were constantly amazed by the beach diversity across the island. We spent most of our time at Baby Beach, closer to the west side of Baldwin. Waves were gentle and clear enough to swim and play. Not crowded at all, seems less popular in comparison to other beaches. Plenty of shade to share. Seems to be more built out for community events and usage, given the large parking lot, covered pavilion, rinse stations, and functional restrooms. At the time of visit, we didn't see any turtles (March 2023), but the grand, expansive view is more than enough reason to visit. read more
Beautiful beach with plenty of parking, bathroom, shower to rinse sand off! Lifeguard is on duty and warning signs out for anything going on. There is even some shady spots for a break from sun. Water and view are wonderful. Quiet spot! read more
On our trip to Hawaii, we stopped at this beautiful beach in Maui. There was plenty of parking, clean public beach bathroom with outdoor showers and a picnic shelter. This beach also had a lifeguard on duty. It was fairly secluded and had lots of shaded spots to relax under. read more
Having grown up on Maui, I feel like sometimes we take for granted what's in our own backyard... constantly seeking for something new, something different. I tend to default to south side for beach days and I sometimes end up forgetting about little gems like Baldwin Beach Park despite passing by at least handful of times a month. After a failed attempt at visiting another beach (it's not what I remembered it to be from hanabata days, lol)... my family and I ended up here as I wanted to catch the sunset and enjoy the warm summer breeze after a hectic week. Although it was just for a brief moment, it was beautifully relaxing and made me appreciate this place we call 'home' just a little bit more. We are honestly so lucky to have big, expansive beaches like this where the sand is soft and the views are priceless. There no homes, no buildings in sight on this 1 mile stretch of white sand beach. Best enjoyed when the trade-winds are down (mornings are perfect). Otherwise, it does tend to get very windy. When I swim, I normally swim at the west end of Baldwin at what locals call 'Baby Beach' which is perfect for the littles to wade in and enjoy the water as the reef protects the area from the shore breaks. According to my fellow Yelp Elite Vince N., the east end is pretty nice as well! There is a covered pavilion with a few tables if you'd like to host a party and the parking lot can accommodate quite a few cars. If it's full, there are lots of other areas to park. People mention the.area can attract a sketchy crowd. Given the proximity to Paia, it's kind of expected, but I didn't experience that at all and felt safe. I would just exercise vigilance and be very aware of your surroundings, no matter where you are. read more
7 years ago
What a beautiful beach and park on Maui's north shore. The colors are hypnotic and soothing and the sound of the waves... but the strong winds really make it tough to relax since all your "stuff" wants to blow down the beach. Hold onto your hat and beach toys! Great set up for gatherings and parties, with a central pavilion, showers and bathrooms. Plenty of free parking. Long stretch of gorgeous soft whitish sand set against the turquoise water. Walk, swim, play and enjoy this lovely spot. Bring your dog but please pick up after him and yourself. No camping allowed! read more
3 years ago
Stunning white sand beach on the island of Maui with blue waters and waves. While in Maui 2 days on NCLs Pride of America, my husband and I spent late morning/early afternoon at Baldwin Beach and it did not disappoint. We took an uber, however, parking appeared free and plenty of it. The beach has hardly anyone on it except a few locals. Lots of room to spread out and have a little section to yourself. It's very quiet and relaxing to lay here and listen to the sound of the waves. We took snorkeling gear, however, it wasn't the best place to snorkel. Waves were a little rough and no fish in the water. On the far end, there is rock where I saw some people fishing and shade from the trees if you are looking to escape the sun for a little. There is no where to rent chairs or umbrellas (bring everything with you). If you plan to be here a while, you'll also want to pack a cooler with some cold water and snacks since there isn't anywhere to purchase food/drink. The beach gets a bit windy, so be careful when laying that sand doesn't blow in your eyes. I heard if you get here early enough (we didn't) you will run into some sea turtles who sleep on the beach at night into the early morning. Sounds lovely. I would recommend Baldwin Park beach to all you fellow Yelpers looking for a relaxing afternoon on the beach, free of charge. read more
Water's got some kick here. I think that's to be expected for the north side of Maui. But it's still gorgeous water and sand. There was a single lifeguard on duty. Plenty of parking, whether it was in a lot, grass, or make-your-own-spot. There were questionable locals around, but nothing worse than the beaches in California. read more
OMG, I can't believe it's been a year since I went to BBP. This time I actually went in the ocean, and, contrary to my last review which said it's not great for swimming, turns out it is! The water looks choppy but the reef keeps the big waves out, providing for great swimming and lounging. And a big thank you to my friend and fellow Yelper Shawn C for introducing me to the east side of BBP which was even more awesome! CON: Some of the beach patrons can be, no wait, ARE shady. The covered pavilion that's filled with picnic tables also houses some of these questionable people. While I haven't had any encounters, it just doesn't feel like a safe place. read more
5 years ago
Great beach near the airport. My husband and I killed time here and had a beer while sitting in the shade and enjoying the waves. read more
There is nothing but absolute breathtaking views everywhere you look. We came to this beach because a local told us this is the place to see the green sea turtles come on to the beach. We waited but none came so we have to go seek them out elsewhere. read more
5 years ago
One of my favorite beach in Maui! My husband and I stopped here on our way to Hana around 8:00 am. It was quiet, not crowded and the nice blue water was so beautiful and clear. The beach seems pretty big and offer nice views on the coasts around. There are restrooms available and a good size parking. read more
Nothing but beautifulness here! It was a bit windy so be prepared for some sand hitting on you...lol The place was clean and not crowded. The bathroom area was not the cleanest but had tissues. It also had good amount of parking spaces. I read some reviews saying this place has some sketchy folks, which was true, but we didn't feel uneasy or anything. read more
We found a perfect spot to take pictures. It is at the far end of Baldwin Beach where the black rocks are. In the center area, Baldwin Beach is perfect for swimming. They have a lifeguard. The area for picture taking has white, red and black sand and rocks all in one place. It is beautiful! We discovered this treasure the second time we visited Maui. When we went back, we had a hard time finding it, but now the location is embedded in my pictures so we will always know where to go. read more
8 years ago
Nice place for naturalism....a must destination on this island.. A lot of local real human beings read more
6 years ago
So beautiful and clean for a park beach! I will probably be back during my trip! Had trash cans and water spout to get sand off read more
10 years ago
I've been walking Baldwin beach since I was a baby. It's beautiful. On one end there is a shallow reef-protected area that we call "baby beach." It is accessible through spreckel's ville or you can walk down to that end from Baldwin beach park. Also if you are feeling like adventuring a bit, you can walk down the other way all the way to Paia Bay. After a bug swell there will be piles of shells on the beach, which is so nice to dig through. It's a great family & dog beach. read more
This is the way a beach should be! Baldwin Beach Park was my favorite beach that we visited on Maui. Sure, we only visited a handful of beaches, but this one was great. When we were on Maui I had arraigned to have professional pictures taken of my Husband, Stepchildren and I and so the photographer picked this beach to meet at in the morning to take them. When we arrived a little before 8:00am, the beach was nice and quiet with only a couple other people walking around. The beach has a huge white sand area that goes for at least a mile down the shoreline. There are rocks on one end of the beach that you can climb around on, and a large grass area as well which you can picnic or play on. There are bathrooms and a few covered picnic tables and a lifeguard station which had a few lifeguards working the morning we were there. The parking lot is a good size with room for plenty of cars. This definitely looks like the beach to stop at to get away from tourists! The exit is hard to find off the road because it's not marked. It's right outside Paia so make sure to keep your eyes out for the grass and the palm trees because it sneaks up on you. We also ended up seeing a sea turtle and two rainbows for the hour or so that we were at the beach. So beautiful! I would definitely come back to Baldwin Beach Park next time I am in Maui. The waves can get a little rough sometimes but they were fine when we were there. It was very windy though so I would prepare for that. My hair was atrocious! read more
13 years ago
Although this beach may be known to some, it still feels like its own little hidden gem in Paia. I almost don't even want to review it! The less people here tha bettah. ;D Similar to Paia beach, but more secluded and with the clearest waters I've seen on Maui. The waters here are literally turquoise. This is the perfect beach to just chill out, pack a lunch, and maybe bring your pups to. It is definitely not a beach to snorkel at, since there is no coral, and the waves aren't really big enough to surf. More of just to splash around in the water, swim and sit back and enjoy Maui brah! read more
11 years ago
One of my favorite beaches to go to on the North Shore. What I love most about it is that there is plenty of parking.. Even on a Sunday, you may have to park a little ways away but you will most likely find a spot to park that isn't too far. The city bus also has a stop just down the road so that makes it accessible for those who do not have a vehicle. This beach offers beautiful blue water, showers, and plenty of space to run, walk, sit, play or relax. Lots of people come here with their dog, to run, to relax and just enjoy the view. Wind can pick up in the afternoon so it is advised to hit the beach in the morning. Also the water gets a little more active in the winter due to the winter swell. It's a beautiful place to spend the morning. I just got back from a nice run-followed by a swim. He water was clear, the parking was open and the people were rad, as usual. read more
16 years ago
Just gorgeous! We found this place by accident on the way to Paia Fish Market and ended up spending the morning and part of our afternoon here. You won't really find tourists here, which i liked, and the locals added an interesting mix. They aren't rude or anything, they just like to stare but you are half naked at the beach anyway. it was expected. just check out the picture, it speaks for itself. sigh :) so pretty. read more
This officially became my favorite beach. This time, I parked in the main lot and walked all the way down the beach to the left. I walked through a foresty path with the beach to my right and the woods to my left. First of all, I ran into somewhat of a fishing spot. Is was a shallow water circular area protected by a wall of rocks. I think this was considered "Baby beach". As I kept walking, I looked to my left and saw a bunch of hippies hula-hooping! WTH??! Was a cool thing to see though. Kept walking and realized this would be a great camping location for my next trip to Maui! Next I came across a rounded out cove-like part of the beach. All of a sudden a bunch of people when there was just no one..weird, but cool. Turns out this is another topless beach frequented mainly by locals. It was very tempting to stop right there and swim, but I kept on walking. In front of me was at least another mile of vacant beach. I found my own little private spot for the day :) Best beach in Maui!! read more
This is a great stretch of beach to relax and enjoy the view. The parking lot is large. The beach is beautiful and not overly crowded, allowing us to find a great spot all to ourselves. Highly recommended stop if you're in Paia or on your way to Hana. read more
7 years ago
This if a great spot to relax. Parking is open and safe. There's a nearby restroom with shower to wash off sea water and sand. Beach is clean and water is pristine. A little windy and choppy waves but at the end there is a small protected cove where you can swim. You can snorkel at that end by the rocks. And this is where I was able to swim with 3 sea turtles. At the edge there's a small cliff which will connect to the next beach. Nice views from up there. You can watch the turtles feed by the rocks. It seems like you own the beach with only a handful of people here. Well, it's also because the beach is so wide. Plenty of area to run around and play in the sand. There's also a lifeguard on duty when we were there. read more
5 years ago
9 years ago
Don't come for the turtles, they may not be there and you'll be disappointed. Parking is close (and free)... And it's not too crowded (at least not when we went).... But as the sun sets, the crowd gets a little sketch... Really sketch. read more
8 years ago
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