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Punalu'u Black Sand
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 Punalu'u
Beach Park is the most famous black sand beach on the island.
This is a perfect place to enjoy the scenery, explore the black sand
beach, watch the sea turtles, and swim
or snorkel. You can
also spread out a blanket under a towering coconut tree for a midday
picnic or afternoon siesta, or sit for hours watching the action in
the park's beautiful freshwater fish pond. The white tips of
cresting waves against the deep blue Pacific are beautiful, but it's
the astonishing black sand beach that will take your breath away.
 Punalu'u Beach Park is located off Hwy 11 on south shore, south of
the town of Hilo. This quiet beach is a perfect spot for people who want to do
nothing but just relaxation.
Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles frequent this beach, sunbathing on the warm
sand.
 Come and view these wonderful turtles, but please don't touch
them or scare them.
Please
don't take any of the black
sand and don't distress or even touch our beloved turtles! They are
endangered species and the bacteria transferred to them via our
 human skin
can kill them as they have no immune system for it.
Nearby Attractions: Hawaii Volcanoes
National Park, Kapoho Tide Pools
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human skin
can kill them as they have no immune system for it.
