Punaluu Black Sand Beach

 
The black sand beach at Punaluu is a frequent tourist stop as the beach park offers some of the only safe swimming on the entire south coast. Still, use caution when you're trying out your breast stroke. The water may be safe, but Punaluu Beach is still located on the ocean. The wave action can sometimes be unpredictable, the riptides fierce, so be cautious.
 

-Showers, restrooms, telephone, pavilion, camping (with permit).
-Swimming is best at the northeast section of the beach, near the boat ramp.
-Though the park is crowded during daylight hours, it is virtually empty during the night, making a camping trip well worthwhile.
 

Punaluu Beach Park is located off Hwy 11 on south shore. Just south of Pahala, near Mile Marker 56 on the Mamalahoa Highway.

 
 

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