Pebble Beach is very unique and such a beauty on the Big Island of Hawaii though it is not super…read morebig. About a 40-minute drive south of Kailua-Kona, it's totally worth checking out even though this is not your typical white sand beach. It was interesting walking on all the smooth stones and seeing some other beachgoers and surfers as well. Waves can get rather rough at times of the year. It is a very steep drive down to and back up the hill, so best to use the lowest gear on your vehicle to minimize wear and tear of your brakes. There is parking at the end of the road that leads you right out to the beach.

This beach was amazing with the large, black lava pebbles. You're walking on smooth stones and…read morethere is no sand. Beautiful sunset. It's beautiful and amazing, and definitely not a beach I am used to. There are hardly any people there, and it's actually very hard to get to, and I am glad my friend can go up and down steep hills. Did you see LisaMarie M.'s review, "Beautiful, but it's all rock," and she gave Nature a 2-star for making a beach made of rocks?

I haven't seen black sand since I was a kid. This beach is awesome. The waves are amazing. We…read moredidn't even plan this, just found it driving. The first thing I noticed was the abandoned resort. There is a long history of neglect from property owners over the years. It's truly sad. Just beware. I've seen a lot of how Hawaii is still suffering from oppression. Breaks my heart. On the ocean side of life. This park is amazing. The day we went, the sun was unforgiving. I meant, it was a typical day in Hawaii. We're from Oregon. It was He'll on earth for this white boy. I didn't care. It was awesome to see the black scorching sand. Pro tip. Keep your flipas on. There are a couple shad covered picnic spots. Plenty free parking. Showers to rinse off after swimming. Good easy beach access. A life guard. Boogy Bord rentals and turtles. We enjoyed the big waves crashing into the rocks. Pro tip. Never turn your back to the ocean. There was a bunch of teens and kids having a great time surfing. We even watched a Green Sea Turtle eating near the shore. I also discovered nearby is a place with Green Sand. Gotta see that one day. Didn't even know Green was an option. The memories we made here are amazing. My Wife is having the time of her life.

I'll admit that we probably did this one wrong. Trying to do both green and black sand beaches in…read morethe same day with the drive to/from Hilo is a lot. Compared to the green sand beach that we had just been to, this one, to be honest, was sort of underwhelming. If you're going counterclockwise around Ninole Loop Road, the first, to me the main, parking lot was full, so we went to the second lot or middle lot. There is probably space for twenty cars if people parked normally or weren't meandering around, but we didn't get that. Instead, we got the last space all the way up front on the left side and most people were parking like douches - sort of diagonal here, there and everywhere. Add in the roaming chickens and the people selling a few different produce items like sugar cane or coconuts while taking up multiple spaces and it was a show. Sadly, no turtles that day but on the plus side, it was windy and overcast so the sand was not blazing hot. Overall, nobody was in the water. Just a lot of walking around and looking at the Temu grade black sand beach merch for sale from the bodega next to the lot. On the off chance that a return trip was ever made, we should probably just focus and spend more time here to give it a fair chance. In the meantime, I'll give it a generous four spot but in reality, it was more like a three.

Southern most part of the United States!…read more I was blown into this special spot by a strong wind from the west. Whistling breath of the Pacific Ocean was unrelenting and awesome to experience. The sea was too rough and full of volcanic rock to swim for me. There must be some date entry points somewhere. A special spot that is paved most of the way. Such a nice drive too. Past horses, cows and small farms. A much drier and grassier part of the Big Island.

MUST STOP HERE! Quick and easy drive off the highway…read more Parking is a little limited. No restrooms. A local entrepreneur selling shave ice and smoothies. But you're here to be at the southern most part of the great United States! Walk out and enjoy the sights and sounds. Enjoy the epic large waves crashing! Stay back cuz if you go in, well, you won't get back out. Respect Mother Nature. I felt good here. I felt humbled here... like you realize how small you are on this planet. Visit this spot and make it another memory from your Hawaiian vacation! 10/10

We are sitting and watching the surf and the bay. Very…read morepeaceful. No rain, Grey skies An hour so far, doing nothing is doing something.

I passed by the Bay on my way back to Hilo from Kona. It has a beautiful view. There is free…read moreparking but the lot is a bit small so depending when you go it could be full. I didn't snorkel but lots of people were. I was on a time restraint so I didn't stay too long. I just checked out the views and left. Can't wait to come back and see more of this amazing Bay.........

A pretty beach in the heart of Kona. Lots of trees and shade, but no bathrooms. The day we were…read morethere had a bit of shorebreak making entry and exit tough.

Cozy nook of a beach nestled amongst roosting apartments…read more One of many small sandy beaches hugging a coastline dominated be black lava. Just a hop-skip-and-a-jump from the coastal road. I saw some surgery, but no swimmers here. Several people lying on the sand. People reported seeing whales and dolphins here. Maybe I'll see them next time.

Beautiful coastal 5.6 miles easy hike (round trip, 2.5-3 hours) rewarded with a dip in the most…read moreunique beach in the world. Please please prepare for the hike with shoes, shade, sunscreen, hat and water. Masks if you're allergic to dust. Very windy so it feels 3 degrees cooler. Enjoy the beautiful ocean along the way with large waves crashing on to the rocky shore. Every corner is so picturesque as a frame in the museum. If you can avoid the dangerous truck, please help do so yourself preserve the scenery. The water is so warm, the waves are relentless, the sand is so unique, we even saw turtles. Make your way there hiking and enjoy.

Lowkey guys... dont waste ur time here! When you first…read moredrive up you are stopped by locals ( not officials/workers... LOCALS) who tell you they will charge you $25 per person to drive you 3 miles to the green sand beach. Theres also no service there so you need cash or a good phone provider. My husband and I decided to do the hike as we are able to & its free! The hike took us about an hour. Thankfully for us it wasnt too hot but i can see how bad it would be if the sun was out. BRING WATER! Once we got to the beach it was very underwhelming! The 'green sand' wasnt even too green. I would say its like dark/camo green. Its really more black than anything. It was honestly very disappointing. Unless you have absolutely nothing to do on the island dont waste your money or time here.

You'll find this little gem on the Mamalahoa Highway between Volcano and the Kona Coast. I enjoy…read moreevery opportunity I get to say 'Mamalahoa', btw. Dont expect to find a sandy beach here - its a rocky shore, but breathtaking! Lots of grassy areas to throw down a blanket and enjoy some longan and rambutan, you know, that you picked up at the Hilo Farmers market. There is a pond here with 'something' underwater swimming around, maybe its the Loch Ness cousin, Billy. If you're adventuresome walk or drive down the dirt road to the east. There are remnants of a WWII pier - according to local historians it was intentionally destroyed after the bombing of Pearl Harbor to discourage a potential Japanese invasion force.

Such a sweet little park to take a break from a long drive. Lots of picnic tables, plenty of shade,…read moreand a beautiful view of the waves rolling in. We saw a few locals fishing and even a couple of brave swimmers, but it's not really meant to be a swimming beach. This is more of a peaceful spot to relax for a few minutes.

This is a very nice little State Park with very limited parking. The beach is rocky but it is so…read moreserene. It's just nice to sit out and ponder. This is also the spot where you can get a view of Captain Cook Monument. There's only two ways to get to the monument: 1. To hike 2. By water We decided to rent kayaks because we figured we have a canoe and we can easily beat the waves with it. Nearby, we rented kayaks for $65 for good two hours. It was early morning and it was a beautiful day. Life vest were provided because it's a requirement. We were told were we will see a pod of dolphins and that we are not allowed to dock our kayak anywhere near the monument because it's protected. As we kayaked away from the bay, we encountered several pods. Most of the people in our group jumped out of to swim with them. My daughter and my hubby also jumped out and had a wonderful experience. I chose to stay in the kayak because I was worried I might not be able to get back in it. The dolphins were so close- they were just next to our kayak splashing away. It was great! After a good 30-40 minutes of ogling the dolphins, we went our way to Captain Cook. At this point, the sun was shining and it was very difficult to reapply sunscreen. It also took a little bit of time to get there. Although the spot is very beautiful, I'm not quite sure if it's really the best spot for snorkeling. It's a lot deeper so the fishes are not that easy to spot close by. Also, there are tour boats. They are huge- packed with lots of people who are also in the water. After a good 30 to an hour of snorkeling, we decided to go back. Kayaking back was possibly the most tedious fare Because it seemed like it took forever. The dolphins were gone at this time and out rental is up.By this time, my sun burn set in- headache and tingling skin. The 70 SPF proof sunscreen that I got was very ineffective. For all of you kayakers, find a way to reapply sunscreen if you're showing skin. It's been two weeks and my skin is literally peeling off due to this very bad sunburn. We were not charged extra for our overdue kayak rentals. The people in the island are all very nice. Seeing dolphins up close is just the highlight of this trip despite the sunburn.

The park is small, but the waves are amazing! It's so strong, when we arrive, husband is so excited…read moreto walk to the ocean side, and a huge wave come, hit him, he got all wet from to to toe. Hahaha.