Black Sand Beach
Hana, Hawaii
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Punalu'u Black Sand Beach is one of the most picturesque beaches we have, with jet black sand and tall, leaning coconut palms. There is a pond with exotic ducks, too, and a natural freshwater wading pool at the far end of the beach that is good for rinsing off after snorkeling with the turtles. The water can be a bit brisk, as this was a popular place for Hawaiians to get fresh water from the many springs that bubble up in the bay.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Hana, Hawaii
- Head northwest on Noenoe Pl toward Kauiki St (469 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Kauiki St (341 ft)
- Turn left onto HI-360 (2.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Haneoo Rd (1.0 mi)
To get to Punalu'u Beach Park, go south out of Kona on Highway ll. After going through the little town of Na'alehu and travelling for about 20 minutes or so, you will reach a four-way junction with a sign on the right that says "Sea Mountain Resort". Take the right turn, and go past the golf course and rest rooms, driving on the black sand to park by the hut that sells t-shirts. Walk to the end of the beach and take it all in!
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