Punalu’u Black Sand Seaside sits on the southern facet of Hawaii (Massive) Island. What a sight it’s with inexperienced coconut bushes flanking one facet of this black sand seaside and the ocean blues on the opposite facet. There’s one thing in regards to the black sand that makes all the opposite colours come alive.
Sea turtles (honu) are recognized to regularly go to Punalu’u Seaside. They’ll stumble upon the black sand to relaxation. As a reminder, all the time preserve a distance from of at the very least 10 toes or three meters from honu.
Generally the honu can appear virtually camouflaged on the black sand. So, do be aware of the place you’re strolling while you go to right here. Our buddy Mat almost accidentally stepped on a honu during one of his visits.
The Punalu’u Seaside Park isn’t a great swimming spot per Go Hawaii, nevertheless it’s improbable for stress-free and taking within the surroundings.
The huge measurement of Hawaii Island could 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 From both path, you’ll see lava fields in addition to new and outdated forested areas in such an attention-grabbing mixture of terrains. Alongside the best way, you might need to cease to absorb the surroundings.
From this link to Google Maps, you possibly can create your personal instructions to Punalu’u Black Sand Seaside.
It’s additionally price noting that there’s a beautiful bakery, Punalu’u Bake Shop, that’s within the close by city of Na’alehu. This small city is a few 15-minute drive from the black sand seaside. (Be aware that should you’re driving from the Kona facet, you’ll attain Na’alehu ten miles earlier than the black sand seaside.) Punalu’u Bake Store is known for 2 issues specifically. First, they’re recognized for his or her candy breads. Second, they’re the southernmost bakery in the USA. Along with their candy breads, we’ve loved their malasadas and coco puffs, as nicely.
The city of Na’alehu is sort of attention-grabbing to see as nicely. 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 (Massive) Island? What did you suppose?
