The historic sugar cane plantation town of Paia is located on the ever popular Road to Hana. Where the people are as diverse and friendly as the surrounding area. It offers a different feel from the resort filled Lahaina and condo lined Kihei. It's a small country town, were people share a quiet, slow paced lifestyle and attitude which many visitors appreciate.

A laidback community with an earthy, New Age edge, Paia has much to offer both visitor and locals alike. Baldwin Beach Park is one of the most beautiful white sand beaches on Maui. Offering full facilities from bathrooms to pick-nic tables, Baldwin is a favorite of water sport enthusiasts and those who prefer less crowded beaches (except for weekends!)

Paia Bay (called Baby Beach by many of the locals), is right at the edge of town right before you enter Paia. There's usually not too many people there except when the waves are up and the boogie boards and body boards are out. A beautiful sandy beach with great swimming and amazing tipe pools to explore. Paia Bay has a breakwall that creates shallow, sandy-bottomed, tranquil tide-pools that are perfect for children who may otherwise be afraid of the big open ocean.... and parents are able to relax more, knowing that their little ones are safe.

Mana Foods, a large health food store in downtown Paia, is frequented by people from all around the island. Featuring quaint cafes, trendy boutiques, surf shops, bakeries and numerous intercultural and spiritually enlightening offerings, Paia is a destination in itself.

Plantation-style Paia homes of a different era line the streets, while small farms and ranches dot the surrounding landscape, maintaining the old-town feel of the area.

For more information about Paia real estate opportunities, contact Jim Sanders Realty today.