At one of Hawaii’s famous black sand beaches in Punaluu, the fight between Hawaii residents and the Punaluu Village developer ...

The nearby Punalu’u Black Sand Beach Park also harbors several species of birds, such as the Hawaiian coot and the Hawaiian stilt. Punalu’u Beach is a site of vital cultural importance for the ...

Plan Ahead: The waters here are too rough and rocky to enjoy swimming, and the black sand can get very hot. But that's not the main reason to visit Punalu'u. This beach in southern Hawai'i ...

Whether it's walking on disappearing coastlines in India or catching a bioluminescent light show in the Maldives, these ...

When it comes to beaches, Hawaii plays in the big leagues. These islands have mastered the art of the shoreline, offering up ...

The name of “Island of Hawaii” might soon be history – at least on paper. A new proposal before the Hawaii Board on ...

and Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach. Mayor Kimo Alameda has also been invited to attend, which Shibuya sees as a chance to further educate government officials about the need for the Ka‘u Hawaiian ...

Punaluʻu’s black-sand beach is better for sightseeing than swimming. Punalu‘u Beach, on the Big Island of Hawai‘i, is famous for its distinctive black basalt sand. A fine spot for wildlife sightseeing ...