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Kaimu New Black Sand Beach (Kalapana)

19° 21.5′ N · 154° 58.0′ W

A young black-sand beach reached by a short eco-path across the 1990 flow that buried Kalapana, Kaimu Bay and its famous palm-lined beach under 50 to 75 ft of lava.

Practical

Coordinate from to-hawaii's map. Drive to the end of Highway 130 or 137 and park near the Kalapana village cafe; the walk is 5 to 10 minutes over lava where residents have planted coconut palms. Not a swimming beach in surf.

Best for

Walking on brand-new land

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