While red and green are rare and harder to reach, black sand beaches are plentiful and easy to visit on Maui and the Big Island. Below, we break down some of our favorites. Why are black sand beaches black? Why are there no black sand beaches on Oahu and Kauai?

2022年3月1日 · Are you looking to visit one of the Big Island black sand beaches that you see in postcards? This guide details some amazing black sand beaches on Hawaii!

2023年2月24日 · Punaluʻu is an expansive and easily accessible black sand beach on the Big Island. It is a great place to go for a quick swim, snorkel, a (short) coastal hike, camping (with permit), or to stop for a picnic.

2024年2月23日 · Do not miss seeing a black sand beach while on Big Island, Hawaii. You may never see another one in your lifetime, they are so rare (only about 20 in the world)! Join us in reviewing Big Island black sand beaches to identify which ones are best for you to visit!

Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach is conveniently located along Highway 11 on Hawaii’s Big Island, making it an easy stop for travelers exploring the southern coast or visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The beach is situated between Volcano Village …

👆 Map of some of the best black sand beaches on the Big Island: Punaluu black sand beach to Kaimu black sand beach to Pohoiki black sand beach! Explore the map. No matter which black sand beach you visit in Hawaii, be safe out there! The ocean is powerful!

2022年5月31日 · Punaluu Beach and Richardson Ocean Park outside of Hilo are the most accessible and family-friendly black sand beaches in Hawaii. Others, like Kaimu Beach, Kehena Beach (aka Dolphin Beach), and Pololu Valley promise more adventure off the beaten path as well as gorgeous views.

2024年4月15日 · Hawaii is home to quite a few of the only black sand beaches in the entire world. The iconic black sand is formed when lava streams down an erupting volcano and into the ocean. Once the lava cools and becomes lava rock, overtime and with water it can erode, combining with other dark colored minerals forming the black sand we see today.

2022年2月21日 · Do you want to visit one of the Big Island's postcard-worthy black sand beaches? Check out 6 of Hawaii's most beautiful black sand beaches!

2024年5月2日 · Given the location of the active Kilauea Volcano on the southeastern part of the island, most of the black sand beaches on the Big Island are found along its southern or eastern coastline, conveniently located near its largest city, Hilo.