Punalu’u, Hawai’i

Hanging out at the secluded and serene Punaluʻu Beach beach also known as Black Sand Beach. is a magical experience that must be shared by all. Punaluʻu 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 and created by lava flowing into the ocean which explodes as it reaches the ocean and cools. This volcanic activity is in the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Punaluʻu is frequented by endangered hawksbill and green turtles, which can often be seen basking on the black sand.

We often visited in between trips from Honaunau down to basketball tournaments in Kau.

It is a tradition of ours to stop in the Punalu’u Bakery for some sweet treats after a long and exciting day in Kau which is at the southern tip of the Island. Many people often say that Key West is the southernmost point of the United States. But it is not. The southern part of the Big Island is. 

Grab some malasadas and a great burger from the Punalu’u bakery and the Southern Most Bar in the United States!!

There are so many beautiful things to explore on the Island of Hawai’i. Make sure to take a long trip to the southern side on your way to the Volcano National Park to view the always erupting lava flow. Include a stop to the beautiful sleepy town of Punalu’u to enhance your Hawaiian stay!

Aloha and Happy Holiday Rising