Title: Visit Punaluu: Best of Punaluu Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Punaluu](https://expedia.ca/Punaluu-Hotels.d11871.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Punaluu](https://expedia.ca/Punaluu-Vacation-Rentals.d11871.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Punaluu Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Punaluu.d11871.Car-Rental-Guide)[Punaluu Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Punaluu.d11871.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Punaluu ## Travel Guide ![The Punaluu black sand beach, Big Island, Hawaii](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11871/c59e09c6-9ce2-469f-b513-d3524a7b72ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![hawaiin beach with volcanic sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11871/a7ea4186-68cf-4d68-8971-67e103802102.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Amazing Punalu'u black sand beach, Big Island, Hawaii](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11871/41021d30-c1cd-49bc-bd3e-c0d0e1e3c7be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Punaluu Beach has black sand made of basalt and created by lava flowing into the ocean which explodes as it reaches the ocean and cools.; Shutterstock ID 387623206; PO: Hcom Destination Content neighb](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11871/12b26fba-e837-493c-b5b9-160591777ebb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ocean waves breaking on the Black Sand Beach, Big Island, Hawaii, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11871/a63163bd-be44-44ff-977a-802b3498b7a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Punaluu Things to do - Punaluu Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Punaluu ![#05 Colony One at Sea Mt. Punalu`u](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41540000/41534200/41534180/w641h960x400y0-1a1e3591_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### #05 Colony One at Sea Mt. Punalu\`u Pahala HI Stay at this condo in Pahala. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Punalu'u Beach and Whittington Beach Park ... 9/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews) The accommodations were nice and clean. Views were great. Nice pool. Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=41534180&PinnedHotelID=41534180&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11871) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=41534180&PinnedHotelID=41534180&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11871) ![Cozy Ocean View Condo - Great Pool & Short Walk to Punalu'u Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54480000/54477800/54477733/18a31796_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Ocean View Condo - Great Pool & Short Walk to Punalu'u Beach Pahala HI Stay at this condo in Pahala. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Punalu'u Beach and Whittington Beach Park are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews) Clean and great view. Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=54477733&PinnedHotelID=54477733&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11871) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=54477733&PinnedHotelID=54477733&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11871) ![#11 Colony One at Sea Mt. Punalu`u](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64590000/64586200/64586163/d24d8bee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### #11 Colony One at Sea Mt. Punalu\`u Pahala HI Stay at this condo in Pahala. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Punalu'u Beach and Whittington Beach Park ... 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Popular attractions Punalu'u Beach and Whittington Beach Park ... 9/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews) The accommodations were nice and clean. Views were great. Nice pool. Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Pahala-Hotels-5-Well-Maintained-Studio-With-Ocean-Views.h41534180.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy Ocean View Condo - Great Pool & Short Walk to Punalu'u Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54480000/54477800/54477733/18a31796_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Ocean View Condo - Great Pool & Short Walk to Punalu'u Beach Pahala HI Stay at this condo in Pahala. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Punalu'u Beach and Whittington Beach Park are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews) Clean and great view. Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Pahala-Hotels-Cozy-Condo-With-Ocean-View-Great-Pool-Walk-To-Punaluu-Beach.h54477733.Hotel-Information) ![#11 Colony One at Sea Mt. 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Stroll along the black-sand beaches or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Punaluu-Beach-Pahala.d6160389.Vacation-Attraction) #### Wood Valley Temple After visiting Wood Valley Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pahala. Wander the beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Wood-Valley-Temple-Pahala.d6289387.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kaʻu Coffee Mill 4/5(4 reviews) Take the family on an outing to Kaʻu Coffee Mill during your trip to Pahala. Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.ca/Kau-Coffee-Mill-Pahala.d6288141.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![E-Mountain Bike Adventure Tour in Naalehu Hawaii](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49874356/0d96863b-1274-444f-93af-a23d4b47771e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### E-Mountain Bike Tour in South Point Hawaii CA $171 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/e-mountain-bike-tour-in-south-point-hawaii.a49874356.activity-details) ![Big Island One Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47630445/2965dc55-1572-4d4b-9329-2e8c12dbd94a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hawaii Big Island Hilo & Volcano One Day Tour CA $315 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hawaii-big-island-hilo-volcano-one-day-tour.a47630445.activity-details) ![Photo taken at sunrise 4-22-25](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394010/3d12cae3-ae7e-43ad-b30b-baf18c644f58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Guide Meet In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park CA $856 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-guide-meet-in-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park.a1394010.activity-details) [See all activities in Punaluu](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Punaluu.d11871.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Punaluu ![Punaluʻu Beach ( Black Sand Beach) is a beach between Pāhala and Nāʻālehu on the Big Island of the U.S. state of Hawaii. 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