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If
you are on the north side of the island, this
is the best beach around. For the active type,
the body boarding here is usually perfect
with numerous shorebreaks, and the hard packed
sand is excellent for walking or running.
The shore bottom is almost pure sand, and
the crystal blue water is seemingly endless
with no offshore islands to break up the horizon.
As with all northern beaches, the wind can
be an annoyance, but it usually isn’t
too bad in the summer months. Public facilities
here are unparalleled with restrooms, numerous
picnic tables and grills, a basketball court,
and a soccer field. Baldwin Beach is perfect
for a day in the waves, a barbecue lunch,
or a complete family outing. |
| Made
famous in songs and travel literature, Ho’okipa
is the number one destination for widsurfers.
On any given day visitors will witness some
of the world’s best windsurfers performing
their stunning aerobatics. The constant ocean
swells on the eastern side of the beach near
the cliff makes this a perfect spot for surfers
as well. The beach itself is a small strip
of white sand which tends to whip through
the air due to the constant wind. The mixture
of rock, reef, and sand makes the shoreline
uninviting for those not heading out into
the waves. Amenities here include grills,
covered tables, and bathrooms. While you may
not want to test your prowess in the heavy
surf, Ho’okipa is worth a visit just
to see the aerial display put on by some of
the world’s greatest windsurfers. |
