Thinking about taking your next vacation to Hawaii? Hawaii is a top vacation destination, which makes complete and perfect sense. The eight unique islands that make up Hawaii all offer different experiences, as Hawaii is considered to be one of the most diverse states due to the melting pot of cultures. The scenery is spectacular as paradise is everywhere – majestic mountainsides, lush green forests, spectacular waterfalls, gorgeous beaches – of which all are must-see’s when visiting the Aloha State.
Wai’anapanapa Black Sand Beach
Wai’anapanapa Black Sand Beach is located within Wai’anapanapa State Park. For those visiting the island of Maui, visiting their black sand beach is a side trip most people take when traveling along the road to Hana, as it’s a perfect location to spend a day relaxing on the beach. A beach that has black sand is a definite attraction as there aren’t as many black sand beaches as there are white sand beaches. The reason for the black sand? Black sand beaches are made up of a variety of volcanic minerals as well as lava fragments, of which all tend to be dark colored.
Upon arrival, visitors will first be welcomed by the spectacular views of the black sand beach. The combination of black sand, blue ocean and lush greenery all come together to create one of the more beautiful views to be seen in Hawaii.
Checking out the Seaside Lava Tubes, also called Sea Caves, are a truly impressive sight and a must see for those who enjoy exploring. The Blowhole is also a must see and is located in a partially submerged ocean cave. The shape of the cave is positioned in a way that allows the ocean waters to be forced through the hole, creating jets of water that shoot upwards of 30 feet in the air.
Visitors can also choose to take a nature walk on the path located nearby, which not only allows them to enjoy all the beautiful scenery, it also allows them to enjoy all of the many bird species that live in the area. There’s also a natural lava arch that makes for some really great picture taking!
For visitors who would like to stay longer than one day, the Park offers accommodations in the form of cabin rentals. There’s plenty of green grass in the area as well as picnic facilities for all to enjoy.
Once you’ve visited a black sand beach, you just may be tempted to visit other colored beaches, like pink sand beaches, green sand beaches and red sand beaches!
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