H.A. Baldwin Beach Park at a Glance
H.A. Baldwin Beach is a picturesque community beach park
with plenty of space for ball games and swimming. In fact,
it is one of the most popular beach parks on the windward
side of Maui. The beach and the picnic areas are always
crowded. H.A. Baldwin Beach Park's main attraction is the
surf that breaks along the entire length of the park's long,
sandy beach.
The shorebreak is usually small, but good enough for bodyboarders.
On some days though, the waves get quite big here to be
dangerous for novice swimmers and surfers. The ocean bottom
drops quickly to overhead depths.
H.A. Baldwin Beach Park was a private recreation area for
employees of the Hawaiian sugar industry in the past. In
1963, it became public. Today, it’s a favorite gathering
spot among locals and visitors alike.
The beach park has a large grassy area with BBQ grills,
picnic tables, a pavilion, restrooms and showers. There’s
even a soccer and baseball field nearby. Lifeguards are
stationed at the Paia end of the beach. The beach park is
located between Paia Bay and Spreckelsville Beach Park.
The park is named after Harry A. Baldwin (born in 1871).
He was the son of Henry P. Baldwin, who, together with Harry’s
uncle, developed their first sugar plantation on Maui. Harry
also became a builder himself and also a delegate to Congress
and a member of the state senate.
H.A. Baldwin Beach Park in Bullet Points
- Long, sandy beach ideal for long strolls
- Good spot for bodyboarding and surfing
- Ideal for picnics because there are BBQ grills,
shady and grassy areas and a pavilion
H.A. Baldwin Beach Park Facilities
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- Restrooms
- Showers
- BBQ grills
- Pavilion
- Soccer and baseball field
- Parking
- Lifeguards (at Paia end of beach)
H.A. Baldwin Beach Park Water Activities
- Swimming
- Bodyboarding
- Surfing
H.A. Baldwin Beach Park Location
Address: Hana Hwy, Paia, Maui, HI 96779
H.A. Baldwin Beach Park Map (top)
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H.A. Baldwin Beach Park Weather
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Now
74°F
Windchill:
74°F
Fair
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Location: Paia, HI, US
Wind: 17 mph NE
Humidity: 68%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.05 in rising
Sunrise: 6:39 am
Sunset: 5:43 pm
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Fri
Hi: 82°F
Low: 70°F
Partly Cloudy
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Sat
Hi: 83°F
Low: 69°F
Partly Cloudy
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H.A. Baldwin Beach Park Photos (click to enlarge)
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H.A. Baldwin Beach Park Reviews and Comments
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Safety Tip
Whatever beach in Hawaii you visit, please have in mind that the ocean can
be very dangerous. Never turn your back against the waves and watch out for underwater
currents and always check the surf conditions. Pay attention to signs posted on
the beach. If you are not sure about the conditions, ask the lifeguards (if any
on the beach). Please
click here to
read more about ocean safety in Hawaii.
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