Dec 26, 2025 · Commonly referred to as "Green Sand Beach," the stretch of shoreline on the Island of Hawaii (the Big Island) is said to be one of only four green-sand beaches in the …

Papakōlea Beach (also known as Green Sand Beach or Mahana Beach[1]) is a green sand beach located near South Point, in the Kaʻū district of the island of Hawaiʻi.

Nov 3, 2025 · Green Sand Beach, also known as Papakōlea Beach, is among the most unusual beaches in the world, situated on the southeastern coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. This …

Oct 17, 2024 · Papakolea Beach is a beach with green sand on the Big Island of Hawaii. It’s a hidden gem on the south side of the island, roughly 1.5 hours away from both Hilo and Kona.

Jan 13, 2025 · While this beach is inarguably bucketlist worthy, you’ll have to work to enjoy its colorful shores, by making a 2.9 miles trek one-way down the rugged coastline. Here’s …

Dec 20, 2023 · Green Sand Beach, also known as Papakōlea Beach, is a beautiful and unique beach located on the southern coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. Specifically, it is found in the …

Sep 30, 2025 · So, in this guide, I’ll break down everything you need to know about getting to Green Sand Beach, including hiking details, difficulty, facilities, what to bring, and tips to make …

Mar 28, 2025 · Papakōlea Beach (Green Sands Beach) is located outside Naalehu, a tiny town between Volcanoes National Park and South Point (the southernmost point of the United …

Papakōlea beach is a geologic oddity among few in the world. It means 'plover flats,' after the Pacific golden plover. This hike travels to a green sand beach located in a bay cut into a side …

Jan 3, 2025 · Not only is the sand itself fascinating, but the experience of getting to the Papakolea Green Sand Beach is really something. We’ve got the full scoop on how to get to the Green …