Punalu’u Black Sand Seaside sits on the southern aspect of Hawaii (Large) Island. What a sight it’s with inexperienced coconut bushes flanking one aspect of this black sand seashore and the ocean blues on the opposite aspect. There’s one thing in regards to the black sand that makes all the opposite colours come alive.
Sea turtles (honu) are recognized to incessantly go to Punalu’u Seaside. They’ll stumble upon the black sand to relaxation. As a reminder, at all times hold a distance from of at the very least 10 ft or three meters from honu.
Typically the honu can appear virtually camouflaged on the black sand. So, do be conscious of the place you’re strolling whenever you go to right here. Our buddy Mat almost accidentally stepped on a honu during one of his visits.
The Punalu’u Seaside Park shouldn’t be a super swimming spot per Go Hawaii, nonetheless it’s improbable for stress-free and taking within the surroundings.
The huge measurement of Hawaii Island may be appreciated, partly, by the drive to get to Punalu’u. If you’re staying within the Hilo space the drive takes simply over an hour, with out stops. From Volcano close to Hawaii Volcanoes Nationwide Park, the drive is barely about 30 minutes. If you’re coming from Kona and Kohala areas, anticipate a drive time of round 2 to 2.5 hours respectively, with out stops. From both route, you’ll see lava fields in addition to new and previous forested areas in such an attention-grabbing mixture of terrains. Alongside the way in which, chances are you’ll wish to cease to absorb the surroundings.
From this link to Google Maps, you’ll be able to create your individual instructions to Punalu’u Black Sand Seaside.
It’s additionally value noting that there’s a stunning bakery, Punalu’u Bake Shop, that’s within the close by city of Na’alehu. This small city is a couple of 15-minute drive from the black sand seashore. (Observe that in case you’re driving from the Kona aspect, you’ll attain Na’alehu ten miles earlier than the black sand seashore.) Punalu’u Bake Store is legendary for 2 issues specifically. First, they’re recognized for his or her candy breads. Second, they’re the southernmost bakery in the US. Along with their candy breads, we’ve loved their malasadas and coco puffs, as properly.
The city of Na’alehu is kind of attention-grabbing to see as properly. This city was as soon as a bustling sugar cane mill city. For historical past buffs, right here’s a link to the history of the sugar cane plantation of Na’alehu.
Have you ever ventured to this distant, but attention-grabbing a part of Hawaii (Large) Island? What did you suppose?
