Punalu’u Beach is a black sand beach located on the southern coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. It’s a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling. Punalu’u Beach is a popular ...

Tucked away near the island's western coast, it's now accessible via a short walk from a remote roadside, though it feels no less magical than it must have ages ago. Visit black-sand beaches.

While the coastline is often rocky, Dominica makes up for this by having unique black sand beaches. Mero Beach is probably the island's most popular spot, thanks to its fine, black sand.