Move over, powdery white shores — there's something irresistibly dramatic about black sand beaches. Black sand beaches offer ...

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 ...

The list of the best U.S. beaches for 2025 not only highlights well-known destinations but also invites travelers to discover ...

Hundreds rallied in Punaluu on Saturday to protest a major planned development that residents say would change the small beach community forever. The protestors are speaking out against Black Sand ...

While most of us have seen brown sand on beaches, some have been luckier to witness white sand. However, only a rare few have seen black sand. Here are some places where black sand is found ...

“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 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 ...