Thanks to this volcanic activity, the island is home to several black sand beaches, as well as secluded coves accessible only by boat. One of the best-known beaches, Ficogrande, offers visitors ...

Kaimu Beach is a black sand beach located on the island of Hawaii. It was formed by lava flows from the Kilauea volcano, which erupted in 1990 and covered the previous white sand beach.

To obtain the infamous black sand from the sulfur island, Praesidus worked with a Marine who collected the sand during a ceremonial visit to Iwo Jima. Inspired by the Marine’s generosity ...

Life on the newest island on Earth is thriving. Baby birds skitter about the mudflats and bluebottles sprawl on the black sand. We hear it before we see it, arriving pre-dawn to the sound of ...

If you've ever wanted to see black sand in contrast with lush greenery and turquoise waters, Punalu'u on Hawaii's Big Island is a must-do beach getaway. This beach isn't just visually stunning ...

Past travelers were in awe of Punalu'u and said there was plenty of free parking, though they cautioned that the beach's black ... sand from the beach. Explore more of Hawaii's top beaches » Big ...