Critically endangered hawksbill sea turtles and green sea ... Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach is located about a two-hour drive from Kona International Airport, but it's well worth the drive.

which is known for its large population of green sea turtles, and Polulu Beach, which features a black sand beach as well as stunning views of the cliffs nearby. Read on for the best black sand ...

Some say the waters here are too rough and rocky to enjoy swimming, but that's not the main reason to visit Punalu'u anyway. This beach in southern Hawai'i (specifically Ka'u) is ideal for its ...