Punaluu Black Sand Beach Sign Photo By chadhA warm wind blows through the exotic palm trees that skirt the stunning Punaluu Black Sand Beach. The sand on this beach is literally black in colour and is created when lava flows down into the ocean and is cooled.

Punaluu Black Sand Beach, also known as Punaluu Beach, is one of the many black sand beaches on the Hawaii Islands. Punaluu is one of the top black sand Beaches in Hawaii and is easiest to access.

Punaluu Black Sand Beach is a stunning stretch of black shoreline that would take your breath away. Located on Hawaii’s Big Island, the black sand and beautiful blue ocean is surrounded by tall exotic coconut palm trees.

Turtle on Punaluu Black Sand Beach Photo By syntheticaperture

This beach is a resting place for some pretty cool creatures, endangered Hawksbill and Green Sea Turtles. These turtles can often be found lazing around on the beach, soaking up the sun. Though the turtles are neat to see, don’t get to close to them. They have no immune system, and bacteria from our skin could kill them. So remember to keep your distance.

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Access to the beach is free and visitors can enjoy a variety of leisure activities:Punaluu Black Sand Beach Photo By stevecadman

  • Have fun exploring the shore
  • Enjoy the scenery and relax in the sun.
  • Punaluu Black Sand Beach is also a great place to snorkel and swim.

When swimming, remember to stay close to the beach to avoid some of the more dangerous currents.

Though you may want to take some of the unique black sand home with you… you can’t, as it is actually illegal to take any of the black sand or rocks from the surrounding area.

Punaluu Black Sand Beach Hawaii is a gorgeous spot and is one of the many beaches you’ll want to see for yourself when visiting the Big Island.