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Black Sand Beach

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Most of the coastline of the Big Island consists of lava rocks, but a few stretches of beach exist with jet-black sand created by finely crushed volcanic soil. These black sand beaches are a wonder to behold and a unique, must-see attraction for anyone visiting Hawaii's newest island. Punaluu Beach on the south shore is the most famous and is home to turtles that like to rest there. Waipio Valley, though remote, has its own black sand beach as well.

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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

AMAZING EXPERIENCE 10/10

2025/05/12 Friends Sarah 5-10-25

This tour was mind blowing especially because of tour guide Felix! He showed us all the best spots and gave so much interesting history and facts without making you want to fall asleep LOL. First time in Hawaii and I’m s... more

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Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Wonderful day

2025/05/07 Families Kara

Kilauea was just amazing, I could go every day if it was possible!

Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine

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2025/04/25 Families Paule965

The tour guide was great. We really enjoyed ourselves

Evening Volcano Tour from Hilo - Kalapana Village, Black Sand Beach & Dinner

WOW!

2025/01/19 Families Kara

Great day, we got lucky to get to see the current ruption! What a perfect experience.

Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Wow!

2025/01/14 Friends Kara

The Big Island is so beautiful and to wrap up at Mauna Kea- the perfect tour!!

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Excellent day tour!!!!!!!!!!!

2025/01/11 Families DJW

Brett was an excellent tour guide. Funny engaging and informative. It is a long day as the island is rather large. Greenwell Farms (coffee farm) was our first stop. Excellent coffee! Brett explained the growing and harve... more

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Black Sand Beach | Book Big Island Tours, Activities & Things to Do with HawaiiActivities.com
Most of the coastline of the Big Island consists of lava rocks, but a few stretches of beach exist with jet-black sand created by finely crushed volcanic soil. These black sand beaches are a wonder to behold and a unique, must-see attraction for anyone visiting Hawaii's newest island. Punaluu Beach on the south shore is the most famous and is home to turtles that like to rest there. Waipio Valley, though remote, has its own black sand beach as well.