Punalu’u Beach is a black sand beach located on the southern coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. It’s a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling. Punalu’u Beach is a popular ...

Move over, powdery white shores — there's something irresistibly dramatic about black sand beaches. Black sand beaches offer ...

The rural and remote region of Ka'u sits in the southern part of the Big Island. It's also home to one of the best-known beaches in Hawaii, Punalu'u Black Sand Beach. Part of its popularity is the ...

While most of us have seen brown sand on beaches, some have been luckier to witness white sand. However, only a rare few have seen black sand. Here are some places where black sand is found ...

The Big Island of Hawaii, officially named Hawaiʻi Island, is the largest and youngest of the main Hawaiian Islands. Famous ...

Past travelers were in awe of Punalu'u and said there was plenty of free parking, though they cautioned that the beach's black ... sand from the beach. Explore more of Hawaii's top beaches » Big ...

The islands that make up Hawaii's archipelago are known for their unique culture, their stunning tropical foliage and their laid-back vibe. Hawaiian beaches are also some of the most beautiful in ...

Papakolea Beach, located on the southern tip of Hawaii's Big Island, is nicknamed Green Sand ... New Zealand’s Muriwai Black Sand Beach, in Auckland, offers 37 miles of sparkling back sands ...

As the frigid winds blow through Coeur d'Alene, it might be time to trade in your heavy coat for an Aloha shirt and book a ...