A proposed development that would transform one of Hawaii’s most famous black sand beaches into a new resort area – including condos, tennis courts, and a conference center – is facing ...

It’s one of the most famous black sand beaches in Hawaii. On the southeast coast of the island of Hawaii, aka the Big Island, the Punaluu beach is a popular stop for visitors who want to see ...

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 ...

The Hawaiian archipelago is blessed with rare stretches of black sand beaches, a spectacular phenomenon created when hot basaltic lava meets the ocean. One of the most famous, and remote ...