Park
Green Sand Beach Trailhead
43 locals recommend
Location
Naalehu, HI
Tips from locals
A beautiful beach. There are local shuttles available or you can walk to trail.
This is along hike but well worth it if you have the time. Bring water, a hat and sunscreen.
Papakōlea Beach (also known as Green Sand Beach or Mahana Beach) is a green sand beach located near South Point, in the Kaʻū district of the island of Hawaiʻi. It is one of only four green sand beaches in the world, the others being Talofofo Beach, Guam; Punta Cormorant on Floreana Island in the Galapagos Islands; and Hornindalsvatnet, Norway.