Punaluu, HI

Travel Guide

The Punaluu black sand beach, Big Island, Hawaii
hawaiin beach with volcanic sand
Amazing Punalu'u black sand beach, Big Island, Hawaii
Punaluu Beach has black sand made of basalt and created by lava flowing into the ocean which explodes as it reaches the ocean and cools.; Shutterstock ID 387623206; PO: Hcom Destination Content neighb
Ocean waves breaking on the Black Sand Beach, Big Island, Hawaii, USA

Popular places to visit

Punalu'u Beach

Punalu'u Beach

4.5/5(57 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Punalu'u Beach during your travels in Punaluu? Stroll along the black-sand beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

Punalu'u Beach

Wood Valley Temple

After visiting Wood Valley Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pahala. Wander the beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Wood Valley Temple

Kaʻu Coffee Mill

4/5(10 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Kaʻu Coffee Mill during your trip to Pahala. Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Kaʻu Coffee Mill

Things to do

Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

$35
per traveler
78% of travellers recommend
Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

$17
per traveler
90% of travellers recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Punalu’u Black Sand Beach Tour - Volcanoes National Park & Hilo

Punalu’u Black Sand Beach Tour - Volcanoes National Park & Hilo

$179
per adult
Punalu’u Black Sand Beach Tour - Volcanoes National Park & Hilo
Kilauea Iki Crater

Private Hike in Kilauea Iki Crater and Nahuku Lava Tube

$140
per adult
Private Hike in Kilauea Iki Crater and Nahuku Lava Tube
Volcano Unveiled - Full Day Tour

Volcano, Chocolate & Waterfalls - Full Day Tour

$309
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Volcano, Chocolate & Waterfalls - Full Day Tour
Surveying the steaming mineral deposits at the Sulphur Banks

Sulphur Banks and Crater Rim Private Hike: The Steaming Volcano!

$90
per adult
Sulphur Banks and Crater Rim Private Hike: The Steaming Volcano!
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Reviews of Punaluu

4.5
Top Destination
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4 - Good 24%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Go see Scott at Paradise Farms on South Point Road. Learn all about their wonderful coffee operation. Small but sensational

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Also has golf.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love Punalu’u Black Sand Beach

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Quiet relaxing area, black sand beach is pretty cool...

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This hotel is very remote with a great beach, hot tub and pool. Do your food shopping before leaving Hilo or Ocean View. We enjoyed it very much, but if you are looking for a lot of shopping or night life, this hotel is not a good match for you.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This property is within walking distance to Punaluu Black Beach. I visited this beach between 6am-7am in the morning and saw sea turtles swimming in the ocean. This is a perfect secluded spot if one wants privacy.

Cities near Punaluu

Punaluʻu Beach ( Black Sand Beach) is a beach between Pāhala and Nāʻālehu on the Big Island of the U.S. state of Hawaii. The beach has black sand made of basalt lava.

Pahala