The most famous black sand beach on Maui is Pa'iloa Beach, located in Waianapanapa State Park. It was created hundreds of years ago from the flowing lava of the Haleakala volcano, which formed volcanic materials and lava fragments.
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The Red Sand Beach (Kaihalulu) is also known as a secret beach. As in it's a secret how to get there.
The easiest way to get to Punalu'u Beach is to drive. To get to Punalu'u Black Sand Beach from Hilo or Kona, take the Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11) south. Then turn off onto Ninole Loop Road, which is also the entrance for the Sea Mountain Resort. There is a car park right by the beach.
Punalu?u takes the top spot on this list for its combination of location, sand quality, wildlife, and conveniences, including lifeguards, restrooms, vendors, water fountains, and ample parking. Just a short ride from Hawai?i Volcanoes National Park, Punalu?u offers some of the highest quality black sand in the islands.
Get to know this 1.1-mile out-and-back trail near Pahoa, Hawaii. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 22 min to complete. This trail is great for walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
Turtle Town Maui is the long stretch of coastline in between Nahuna Point and Black Sand Beach in the southern district of Makena. Although a large area, generally, most people who say 'Turtle Town' are specifically referring to Maluaka Beach.
Kaihalulu Beach is accessible via the Hana Highway. There's minimal parking on this part of the road, so we suggest parking by the Hana Ballpark and walking.
It is a beautiful adventure if you're up for the drive. It's possible to do the Road to Hana in one day but it takes an early wakeup and some prep work to maximize your day of driving.
Can You Walk Barefoot on Black Sand Beach? Like any sand on a warm summer day, Black Beach can get very warm as well. Since the sand is more like very fine pebbles, I would recommend wearing shoes or sandals when it's hot or even on a normal day if you have sensitive feet.
Ali?i Beach Park is located in the historic Haleiwa town, and probably one of the best places to check out sea turtles, besides Turtle Bay Resort. The shallow water and reefs close to the shore showcase the sea creatures feeding on seaweed and coming up for air. (Or simply napping on the shore.)
One of the main dangers on the Road to Hana is the narrow and winding nature of the road itself. The road is only two lanes wide, and it winds through the rainforest, with sharp turns and steep drop-offs. There are also many one-lane bridges along the route, which can be difficult to navigate.