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Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
About
Punalu'u is well known in Hawaiian culture and legends. It is known as a “Wahi Pana,” or sacred place, and was seen as an oasis in the Ka’u desert. Punalu'u Beach is famous not only for its black sand but also for its sea turtles. Green sea turtles are usually all over the place here, sleeping on the beach and swimming next to you in the ocean. If you see them, be sure to keep your distance. These are protected animals and getting too close will result in a fine.
Hint: The black sand can really heat up, so bring some water shoes to walk on the beach!
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