Kaimu Black Sand Beach

35 reviews

+1 (808) 965-0121

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Pahoa, HI 96778

+1 (808) 965-0121

Kaimu Black Sand Beach in Pahoa, Hawaii, is a unique coastal destination known for its striking black sand created by volcanic activity. Visitors can enjoy the rugged beauty of the beach, with its expansive shoreline and views of the Pacific Ocean.

This beach is a popular spot for picnicking, sunbathing, and exploring the nearby lava fields. While swimming is not recommended due to strong currents, Kaimu Black Sand Beach offers a serene setting for visitors to appreciate the power and beauty of nature.

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5.035 reviews

Brady L.

6/14/2024

Beautiful beach, I have never seen anything like it before. The whole family loved it

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Rohan D.

10/11/2023

Have you ever wanted to take a walk on an alien planet? What a strange and beautiful landscape. There aren't a lot of tourists here, and getting here means turning off the Google Maps once...

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Amy L.

7/3/2024

We loved the black sand beach with turtles coming in to rest. Not much sand mostly rocks and the day we went it was windy and I wouldn't swim.

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Paul N.

2/14/2023

Today's Kaimu Black Sand Beach is about 1/2 mile from the original site, which was destroyed by the volcanic eruption and lava flow in 1990. Overall, it's a long drive from Hilo down to Pahoa, but...

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Halei J.

10/18/2019

This place is awesome! So beautiful, lots of lava rock, and pretty peaceful. A really cool place just to sit around and listen to the ocean and get lost within yourself. I loved this...

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