Punaluʻu Beach ( Black Sand Beach) is a beach between Pāhala and Nāʻālehu on the Big Island of the U.S. state of Hawaii. The beach has black sand made of basalt lava.

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Volcano Mist Cottage

Volcano Mist Cottage
4.0 star property
Volcano
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (131 reviews)
"Cool place with nice amenities if you’re staying up near Kiluehea. The home has a nice gas fireplace and is close enough to restaurants etc"
United States
William
Volcano Mist Cottage

At the Crater's Edge

At the Crater's Edge
4.0 star property
Volcano
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (175 reviews)
"Magical stay… from the lodging, to the hot tub, to the amenities! True gem in an exotic location. Our host, Dave, was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout our stay. Highly recommended for a romantic getaway. Mahalo 🌺"
United States
Laura
At the Crater's Edge
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Black sand beaches invite you to relax while nearby Ka'u Coffee Mill offers tours of Hawaii's prized coffee plantations. Venture to nearby Hawaii Volcanoes National Park where rangers can guide you to the best viewing spots for active lava flows.

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