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Water fun & Cool Retreats
Popular Water fun & Cool Retreats in Hawaii island [2025]
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Punaluʻu Beach
4.6
/5
125 reviews
4.2
Based on 1,856 reviews
48.3 km from downtown
Phone +1 808-961-8311
Address: Hawaii, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No.5 of Best Things to Do in Hawaii island
Highlights:
See colorful coral reef fish up close
Snorkeling to Explore the Unique Views of Hac Sa Beach
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Largest black sand beach - lots of sea turtles, and swimmable beach, and beautiful palm trees to shade you from the sun.
It was the first time I saw a black sand beach. Many things here are quite simple. The sand on the black sand beach is also quite comfortable. If you come here to visit, you may have the opportunity to see some big turtles. It is a special place in Hawaii.
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49 Black Sand Beach
4.1
/5
9 reviews
4.8
Based on 755 reviews
48.9 km from downtown
Phone +1-808-8870531
Address: Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI 96738, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.2 of Best Things to Do in Hawaii island
Highlights:
Volcanic basalt black sand spectacle
A premier destination for pro surfers
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What could be more thrilling than standing the required 10 feet from a gigantic green sea turtle?
There weren't too many people on the black beach. It might be because it was late when we arrived and the tourists had dispersed. I thought it was too late and there was nothing to see, but I didn't expect the sunset here to be so beautiful.
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