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 ...

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 beauty of the black sand, but this beach is also home to the endangered ...

“My beloved mother Pele Hanoa and sister, Keolalani Hanoa worked tirelessly for many years to preserve Punalu’u,” said Elsa Kalanikauleleiaiwi Dedman, a direct descendant of Punaluʻu and a Center for ...

This is "not your regular beach," according to Asquith. "This secluded stretch of sand is completely black," he said. "Caused by crushed volcanic rock particles and ash over millions of years ...

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Flood Advisory on Sunday warning of minor flooding on roads, in streams, and in ...

The color comes form a mixture of iron, titanium, and other volcanic materials. Punalu’u Beach, located between Pahala and Na?alehu, in Hawaii, is also known as the Black Sand Beach thanks to ...