Punalu`u Black Sand Beach

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Wai'ohinu | Na'alehu | Punalu'u Black Sand Beach | Pahala

Punalu'u black sand beach black sand beach is a short detour from the Belt Road on the South part of the island.

Green sea turtles, Hawksbill turtles, and sometimes Hawaiian Monk Seals frequent the beach. (Warning - federal penalties for touching turtles or seals.)

The water here is usually rough and the sand shelf does not extend far into the water, making this a bad place to swim or snorkel. Come to the beach for the scenery, turtles, etc.

Mahalo to Rick Bramm- Edmonton, Canada

 

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Mahalo to Rick Bramm- Edmonton, Canada

There is a small monument explaining a Hawaiian sea turtle legend.

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The water is often choppy and rough.

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Punalu'u Beach Park has restrooms, picnic tables, pavilions, and showers.

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Camping is allowed at this county park. Permits are available online here and here.

Directions to Punalu'u Black Sand Beach: Located just over 7 miles from Na`alehu off Hwy 11 (the Belt Road). Take a right at the sign for Sea Island Resort; Punalu'u is 1.2 miles down the road.

 

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South Hawai'i / Ka'u District: Ocean View | South Point | Greensands Beach
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