The Atlas Obscura Guide To Naalehu

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Naalehu, Hawaii

Updated December 10, 2015

Email

Unusual Attractions in Naalehu

The green sand on Papakōlea.

Naalehu, Hawaii

Papakōlea Beach

A beach made of semi-precious green sand on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.

Ka Lae

Naalehu, Hawaii

Ka Lae

The southernmost point in the United States is a beautiful place to look at but a deadly place to wade in.

Kamilo Beach

Naalehu, Hawaii

Kamilo Beach

Formerly a lovely white sand beach this Hawaiian stretch is now a trap for countless tons of trash.

Are we missing something unusual?

Black Sand Beach

Hawaii

Punalu'u Black Sand Beach

This black shoreline is made up of exploded lava particles.

6 miles from Naalehu

In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Explore Naalehu, Hawaii

Nature 2

Beaches 2

Naalehu Leaderboard

Places Added

Join the Ranks!

Add an unusual place to Naalehu.

Places Edited

Join the Ranks!

Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

Join the Ranks!

Visit a place in Naalehu.

Recent Naalehu Activity

Beachy22

wants to go to Papakōlea Beach

5 days ago
kismith0330

wants to go to Papakōlea Beach

5 days ago
courtneyporter261

wants to go to Papakōlea Beach

3 days ago
SCRog

has been to Papakōlea Beach

3 days ago
sampilcher

has been to Ka Lae

3 days ago

Become an Atlas Obscura Member

Join our community of curious explorers.