When you imagine yourself standing on the sand in Hawaii, it is most likely a stunning white sand beach, right? This is the traditional beach that we all think of when we are planning a trip, the blue water running over our feet with a lush green backdrop behind us. There really is no better thing to imagine while daydreaming about Hawaii. But what if there was a black sand beach that you can visit, with the same blue water running over your feet, and the mystifying beauty of the black sand beneath your toes.
Way over on Maui’s east coast near the town of Hana is Wai’anapanapa State Park and black sand beach, one of the most amazingly beautiful places you will visit during your trip. A Road to Hana Tour will make a stop here to check out the area and perhaps even eat lunch, with some time to explore the beach caves and sea stacks. A drive around Hana takes you right to the park, so all you have to do is navigate to the area and make your way around.
As one of Maui’s most incredible attractions, Wai’anapanapa Black Sand Beach is a great place to spend a little bit of time, with a secluded cove and sparse crowds, giving you plenty of space to set up and enjoy the day. The ocean tends to be a bit rough at this beach, so exercise plenty of caution when entering the water. All around the park are hidden features that you have to see, including blowholes, sea stacks, and caves that are waiting to be explored. The area has long been the site of Hawaiian legend, and your tour guide will fill your time here with captivating stories that date back hundreds of years into Hawaiian history.
While we may not always seek out a black sand beach, and we may not even know they exist, this is a place that you do not want to miss. Black sand is coarser than traditional white sand, and just the site of it is incredible. Digging your toes into it and touching it is indescribable, and seeing the different types of sand that Hawaii features is a really cool part of any trip. Learn all about Wai’anapanapa Black Sand Beach during your vacation by heading out on a Road to Hana Tour, and see the most incredible site that Maui has to offer.
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