One of only four green sand beaches in the world, Papakolea sits at the southern tip of Hawaii’s Big Island. The ...

These gorgeous Hawaii beaches are perfect whether you love surfing, snorkeling or tropical views. The islands that make up ...

Imagine a beach where the sand shimmers not in the usual shades of gold, white, or black, but in a striking, rare green. This ...

Please note that due to the cultural significance of these places, driving a car to the green sand beach is prohibited, as it scars the landscape. While traveling in Hawaii, it is always important ...

Papakolea Beach, located on the southern tip of Hawaii's Big Island, is nicknamed Green Sand Beach. The green sands come from olivine crystals from surrounding lava rocks in the Pu'u Mahana cinder ...

And for another, this beach is often visited by honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles ... sea turtles and never remove any sand from the beach. Explore more of Hawaii's top beaches » Big Island ...