Punalu’u Beach

• 5 out of 5 stars by golden101 from Honokaa, Hawaii
• May 25, 2008

Quote: This beach looks like it came out of a postcard picture. It is located on the southeastern shores of Hawaii Island. Lush palm trees line this beautiful, jet black sand beach, where snorkeling and swimming conditions are good (when it is flat.) ... Read the full Punalu’u Beach review

From journal Beaches on the Big Island of Hawaii

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Punalu'u - Black Sand Beach a Wonderful Experience!

• 5 out of 5 stars by Ady Lackas from Harvard, Massachusetts
• January 20, 2008

Quote: On our way to the Volcano National Park from our condo in Kailua Kona we stopped at Punalu'u - Black Sand Beach. It was a great place to get out and move our legs before heading up the volcano! The sand is pitch black and the beach gently curves.... Read the full Punalu’u Beach review

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Punalu'u - Black Sand Beach

• 5 out of 5 stars by Modelmom from Riverside, California
• December 1, 2007

Quote: Located between Volcano and Na'alehu on the southern portion of the Big Island of Hawaii. This is a site to see. Gorgeous black sand beach. I had never seen this before and was taken back by the beauty.The beach has a little "Shack" where you can... Read the full Punalu’u Beach review

From journal Hawaii

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Punalu’u Beach

• 5 out of 5 stars by Sail Army from Kapolei, Hawaii
• November 14, 2007

Quote: This black sand beach is a must visit if you're planning a trip to the BIG Island. You can almost always see Hawksbill turtles there resting on the beach. Just walking in the black sand is a treat. It isn't every day that you get to sink your toes... Read the full Punalu’u Beach review

From journal Weekend on the Big Island of Hawaii

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Punalu'u Black Sand Beach

• 5 out of 5 stars by creekland from East Berlin, Pennsylvania
• April 26, 2006

Quote: Punalu'u's Black Sand Beach is a MUST SEE in Hawaii. There are very few true black sand beaches - and this is one of them. It's easily accessible right from the main highway around the island - just follow the signs when you get between mile markers... Read the full Punalu’u Beach review

From journal Hawaii Vacation: The Adventure Continues

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Punalu’u Beach

• 4 out of 5 stars by Liken D Sun from Bracebridge, Ontario
• December 15, 2003

Quote: The beach is definitely worth seeing as it is truly black sand. Often there are sea turtles crawling right up on the beach (there were two when we were there), which was worth seeing. This beach is really worthwhile going to see but is more of a... Read the full Punalu’u Beach review

From journal 17 Days on the Big Island

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Punalu’u Beach

• 5 out of 5 stars by SavanahThorne from Lakewood, Colorado
• September 24, 2003

Quote: Off Highway 11 between Na'alehu and Pahala is the single loop road to Punalu'u. The road will lead you to the beach and back to the highway. Punalu'u was hit by so many tsunamis it is no longer a town. Now its known as Punalu'u Beach Park. It is... Read the full Punalu’u Beach review

From journal Best black-sand beach on the big island of Hawaii

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Punalu’u Beach

• 4 out of 5 stars by Gwilym Owen from London, England
• September 1, 2002

Quote: Punalu’u Beach Black Sand beach is a few miles east of Na’alehu (the southernmost community in the USA) and west of Pahala and the Volcano National Park, on the Mamalahoa Highway (Hwy 11). At Mile Marker 56, take the ‘Black Sand Beach Road’ to the... Read the full Punalu’u Beach review

From journal Big Island Adventure

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Punaluu Beach

• 4 out of 5 stars by slabeaume from St. Louis, Missouri
• July 7, 2002

Quote: THis is probably the most accessible black sand beach on the island. It is located about 30 miles south of Kona on your way towards the Volcaco National Park and Hilo. The sand is black because of the freshly ground lava it is formed from. Legend... Read the full Punalu’u Beach review

From journal Big fun on the Big Island of Hawaii

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Kau

• 4 out of 5 stars by Katarina from vienna, Virginia
• August 20, 2001

Quote: This is where the famous Punaluu Beach Park (also known as Black Sand Beach) is found, the beach is made up of granulated lava; it is a popular spot to view green sea turtles. The Green Sand Beach, Papakolea, is also located in this district. The... Read the full Punalu’u Beach review

From journal Our Most Favorite Island in Hawaii

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