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 ...

“My beloved mother Pele Hanoa and sister, Keolalani Hanoa worked tirelessly for many years to preserve Punalu’u,” said Elsa Kalanikauleleiaiwi Dedman, a direct descendant of Punaluʻu and a Center for ...

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 ...

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 ...