Visiting Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach: what to know
- Tickets
- Free
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Midday stop on the drive
- Getting there
- On Highway 11, about 1 hour from Volcano
Big Island itineraries with Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach
Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach is on day 3
Day 3 of Big Island in 5 Days
Across to the volcano
How Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach fits into a day.- 8:00Drive Kona to Volcano via Kaʻū (about 2.5 hours)Kaʻū
- 10:30Punaluʻu Black Sand BeachKaʻū
- 13:00Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National ParkVolcano
- 15:00Wahinekapu (Steaming Bluff)Volcanoes NP
- 19:00Dinner in Volcano VillageVolcano
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Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach FAQs
Can you take sand from Punaluʻu?
No, it is illegal.
Is it safe to swim?
Currents can be strong; most people just walk.
Are there toilets?
Yes, there are basic facilities.
