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    Papakolea Green Sand Beach

    2 034 Reviews
    #3 of 13 things to do in Naalehu
    Outdoor Activities, Nature & Parks, Beaches
    Near Ka Lae South Point, Naalehu, Island of Hawaii, HI 96778
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    The big island of Hawaii's southernmost point features the Green Sand Beach.
    Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
    As featured in 3 Days in the Island of Hawaii
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    Near Ka Lae South Point, Naalehu, Island of Hawaii, HI 96778
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    Amazing!

    This hike was long and hot and tiring but worth it for the views! This beach was stunning! Be sure to bring plenty of water, maybe even a towel for your head as it is hot and there are hardly any shade trees!

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank amandagq
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Fantastic Green Sand Beach

    Papakōlea Beach is a green sand beach located near South Point, in the Kaʻū district of the island of Hawaiʻi. We headed South from our hotel in Waikoloa- We were four hours ahead of time due to the time change. We figured this was the...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Russnlor
    Reviewed 4 days ago
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    Date of experience: November 2018
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Stunning place where 4 wheel enthusiasts delight

    My husband is a four wheel enthusiast and the drive for him was a highlight. The green sand is stunningly beautiful. At first glance it might not look like much but if you walk on it and hold it up you’ll see the various shades...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank Lily_of_Louisville
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    The beach is great but the shuttle ride is very dangerous

    The "shuttle" ride in old 4x4 was dangerous as the route to the beach is not really for driving.... The sight was truly beautiful but the sand is not really green, it just has a little hint of green.

    Date of experience: August 2019
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
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    Date of experience: September 2018
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    This is a must do!

    I highly recommend going to the green sand beach! You get to go to Southpoint which is the southernmost place in the US and there are only a few green sand beaches in the world. We paid a local to drive us down. Unless you...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank adawnN
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Must see. Only 4 places in the world with GREEN sand!!!

    This was our 4th trip to the Big Island but it was our first time to the GREEN sand beach at the south point. Totally worth the trip. When you get to the south point, in order to see the GREEN sand you will need...More

    Date of experience: June 2019
    Thank Steve C
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
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    Date of experience: July 2019
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Definitely worth a visit

    It’s a long walk to the green sand beach but it’s a lovely 5 miles round trip journey. Some parts are rocky and hard to walk on but others are firm yellow earth but can be dusty. Bring lots of water and a hat that...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
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    27 August 2019|
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    Response from tganuza | Reviewed this property |
    Double check that there is 4x4 access. We were there early this year and were told that as of April a law would forbid any and all vehicles driving to the beach.
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    820mrjay
    2 April 2019|
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    Response from Chris S | Reviewed this property |
    You can drive to the cliffs further south. There is a road, fairly rough, but drivable, where the divers jump off. It's above the beach to the south and a pretty good walk down to the actual beach if you're able to go down... More
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    Karen M
    27 March 2019|
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    Response from Lonny M | Reviewed this property |
    It is about 3 miles to walk and the walk is difficult. The ride is about 20 minutes and is $20 per person cash only. Some people walked and took the ride back for half the price, if there was a driver that had space. Most... More
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