Some say the waters here are too rough and rocky to enjoy swimming, but that's not the main reason to visit Punalu'u anyway. This beach in southern Hawai'i (specifically Ka'u) is ideal for its ...

Some notable ones include Punalu’u Beach, which is known for its large population of green sea turtles, and Polulu Beach, which features a black sand beach as well as stunning views of the ...

Stretching on the quiet southeastern Ka’u coast between the towns of Pahala and Na’alehu, Punalu’u Beach is one of the most famous black sand beaches in Hawaii, just as stunning as Piha ...

Also in the top 10: Ka’anapali Beach on the island of Maui (No.3), Waikiki Beach on Oahu (No. 5), Punalu’u Black Sand Beach on the island of Hawaii (No. 8) and Ho’okipa Beach Park on Maui ...

The color comes form a mixture of iron, titanium, and other volcanic materials. Punalu’u Beach, located between Pahala and Na?alehu, in Hawaii, is also known as the Black Sand Beach thanks to ...