Papakōlea Beach (Green Sands Beach) is located outside Naalehu, a tiny town between Volcanoes National Park and South Point (the southernmost point of the United States). The beach is approximately 2 hours south of Kailua-Kona along Highway 11. It is easily recognizable by its green sand color.
What is the green glass beach in Hawaii?
Papakolea BeachPapakolea Beach is a green sand beach at Mahana Bay and one of the truly magical Hawaii beaches. Near South Point at the southern tip of the Big Island, reaching Papakolea Beach is a bit of a trek, but you will be rewarded for your efforts by breathtaking scenery and wide-open vistas.