Kaimu Beach Park
Kaimu Beach Park
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Cindy H
Alameda, CA1,518 contributions
Feb 2020
What a great find as we were driving along in taking the back roads of Hawaii. This was truly a gem and one of the newly created black sand beaches created by the latest lava flow in 2018. It's a fun place to explore, not a place to go to the beach but there is also a little faire-like area next door with small eateries in case you want something to eat. It's a great place to explore but also hot due to all the black lava.
Written 29 February 2020
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Mandy M
Cleveland, OH6 contributions
Aug 2022
I had read in other reviews that there was a newly forming black sand beach here after the original was destroyed in 1990 by lava flow along with a whole fishing village. However when we visited any sand had been washed away and only a cliff was left. I wish in our limited time we had gone to Isaac hale beach park where there is an actual black sand beach instead. It is still a very interesting place to visit and walk over the lava flow, We went in the evening when the little stores nearby are closed and only a few quirky locals and their dogs were hanging around to tell us how to get to the path to the ocean. The path is not accessible for those who may have difficulty walking.
Written 10 August 2022
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Diane A
Denton, TX539 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
Worth it for so many reasons; if you drive over from Kona or Hilo, this is a must see.
So peaceful and you can feel the energy!
It amazes me that plants and trees can grow through the lava.
What once was a town and beach, is no more. Respect the land, don't leave trash behind. We met a man who moved here from Wisconsin and is self sufficient. He has a garden growing and is quite interesting.
If you're here on a Wednesday, visit Uncle Roberts and leave your worries behind.We went there twice and loved the traditional music and food. Support the local vendors; I bought a few authentic island made items.
It was wonderful to see locals and mainlanders getting along, without no use of those obstructive cell phones!
So peaceful and you can feel the energy!
It amazes me that plants and trees can grow through the lava.
What once was a town and beach, is no more. Respect the land, don't leave trash behind. We met a man who moved here from Wisconsin and is self sufficient. He has a garden growing and is quite interesting.
If you're here on a Wednesday, visit Uncle Roberts and leave your worries behind.We went there twice and loved the traditional music and food. Support the local vendors; I bought a few authentic island made items.
It was wonderful to see locals and mainlanders getting along, without no use of those obstructive cell phones!
Written 11 July 2016
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manhattanmom
Fez, Morocco881 contributions
We visited Pahoa and some of the special sites in the Puna district including this beautiful beach and the Lava Tree State Park. We spent the day with a guide, Scott Wiggens, who we found on tours by locals. We met up with him in one of the evacuated shopping centers due to the encroaching lava. Our first stop was to see the lava flow that more or less stopped this past November. You could still see steam rising from various sections. He then took us to Lava Tree state park and many beautiful beaches along the way where we even did some off road driving in his 4x4 on lava flows that oozed into the sea creating cliffs and arches pounded by the waves. We loved this last area and spent quite a bit of time taking photos-my husband's passion. He told us the story of a local Hawaiian who wanted to beautify the area after the lava burned everything in site by planting coconut trees throughout the park. While she passed away 7 years ago, locals are still planting trees in her honor. We would highly recommend Scott as a guide, particularly if you want someone to show you the highlights of the Volcano State Park as well. He can be reached at 808-747-4296.
Written 3 January 2015
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Ellesor826
Bradenton, FL1,655 contributions
Oct 2019
This is a must stop and walk and experience thing that every visitor must experience when visiting Hawaii. This beach was one of the highlights on the tour we had chosen from our cruise ship and truly was exceptional. Be prepared to be out in the hot and humid sun for the walk to and from the black sand beach on a nature path with lots of photo ops along the way. It's not smooth but it's not steep and it is hot! And it is also very well worth it!
Stop by the little smoothie shop when you're done for a nice refreshing cold and delicious treat.
This is not to be missed.
Stop by the little smoothie shop when you're done for a nice refreshing cold and delicious treat.
This is not to be missed.
Written 5 April 2020
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angeleyes27
Brigantine, NJ5,334 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
I always liked the Kalapana Black Sand beach which disappeared with a lava flow about 20 some years ago. So we went to try to find it and came across this one. You drive to the end of the road in Pahoa where the Chain of Craters road was. There is a place to park and then you walk about half a mile to the new black sand beach. It is very pretty. The sand is only about 20 years old. The original beach was where you now park so you are walking on new land. There are some signs about a kingdom of Hawaii and offerings to Pele which made me a bit uncertain about being there too long. There is also a new grove of coconut trees.
Written 5 May 2018
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laf1714
Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal94 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
This is where the lava flows into the ocean. We did a night bike ride into the viewing point. You can hike or rent bikes. The road is gravel, mostly flat and over 4 miles long one way. Best time to go is 5PM to 9PM. They say you need lots of water, we did not but I would recommend at least 32 ounces. It will also depend if you are hiking or biking. The viewing is amazing and the sunset was great.
Written 1 November 2016
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echo8kilo
247 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
Sight of old bay now being reclaimed by lava flows. Beautiful sight however beach is not usable. Surf is too rough and breaks right on beach, black sand also obscures view so no crystal clear sandy beach like you would find elsewhere on islands. Interesting walks through lava flow to get there and locals are making attempts to help reclaim and rebuild what was once a great beach, lots of artisans in parking lot hocking local items.
Written 18 May 2016
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16gauge
3,965 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
"Magnificent Desolation", to steal the words one of the Apollo astronauts used to describe the moon. This was once a "normal" sand beach. About 20 years ago, the lava eruption over-ran the area. It now has a surreal beauty. Along the short path from the parking area to the "beach", you can see the remains of the town Kalapana, which was over-run by the same lava flow.
Written 15 May 2016
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Krr1975
Sevierville, TN1,092 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
This was my first time seeing black sand and it was absolutely beautiful! Short .25 mile hike to the beach area. Watch the trail as you are walking over dirt, harden lava and sand. Beautiful scenery all around!
Written 5 February 2019
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