At one of Hawaii’s famous black sand beaches in Punaluu, the fight between Hawaii residents and the Punaluu Village developer ...

Plan Ahead: The waters here are too rough and rocky to enjoy swimming, and the black sand can get very hot. But that's not the main reason to visit Punalu'u. This beach in southern Hawai'i ...

Hawaii County, which leases the Punaluu Black Sand Beach Park land from the developer for $1 per year, also denied that the park is at risk of closing. “The current lease goes until Nov. 27, 2025, and ...

A proposed resort transformation on one of the only 20 black sand beaches in the world is dividing communities in Hawai’i. For centuries, the Big Island’s Punaluu Black Sand Beach has been a ...

Located in Wai'anapanapa State Park, this magical beach sits along ... It's also home to one of the best-known beaches in Hawaii, Punalu'u Black Sand Beach. Part of its popularity is the striking ...

The nearby Punalu’u Black Sand Beach Park also harbors several species of birds, such as the Hawaiian coot and the Hawaiian stilt. Punalu’u Beach is a site of vital cultural importance for the ...

If you've ever wanted to see black sand in contrast with lush greenery and turquoise waters, Punalu'u on Hawaii's Big Island is a must-do beach getaway. This beach isn't just visually stunning ...

Punalu’u Beach, located between Pahala and Na?alehu, in Hawaii, is also known as the Black Sand Beach thanks to its stark black sand caused by basalt from volcanic activity. The beach in Vík í ...