Your guide to black sand beaches in Hawaii. Learn where to find black sand, black lava tubes and a secluded dolphin beach in this guide to Hawaii's black sand beaches.

Maui has long been the favorite of visitors to Hawaiʻi, beloved for its gorgeous beaches, stunning vistas and charming towns. And right now, as the

The world's weirdest beaches

From black and green sand beaches on the Big Island to Maui’s magnificent red sand beach, the colored sand beaches in Hawaii will leave you speechless.

Not many places in the world offer a legitimate “black sand” beach. In fact, many beaches in the world that claim “black sand” are actually a mix of different sand types. Wh…

Punalu'u Black Sand Beach: One of Hawaii's Most Famous Big Island Beaches

The most widespread type of black sand is composed of volcanic minerals and lava fragments. Such sands are especially common on the coasts of volcanic islands (Hawai'i, the Canary Islands, the Aleutians, etc.). Black sand beaches are black because many volcanic minerals and rocks are dark-colored.

Celebrating my birthday in Hawaii was an unforgettable experience. Feeling so grateful for the memories made. Here are a few trip highlights: 1) Sunset at Kealekekua Bay 2) Sunset at Pu‘u Kalepeamoa Summit 3) Waipi'o Valley Lookout 4) Sea Turtles at Honokohau Beach 5) Sunset at Honokohau Beach 6) Hike to Akaka Falls in Hilo 7) Golden Hour at Mauna Kea Luau 8) Parasailing at Kona-Kailua 9) Punalu'u Black Sand Beach 10) Walking through a Lava Tube at Volcano National Park 11) Swimming wit...

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