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Papakolea Beach, USA

From series “Most Fabulous and Magic Beaches”
There are beaches on Hawaii that have no analogues anywhere else in the world. An excellent example is Papakolea Beach that is also often called the green sand beach. This picturesque stretch of coast is covered with the really green sand that owes its color to a high content of the olivine mineral. The beach is located close to the crater of an extinct volcano. It’s likely that the release of a rare mineral happened during an eruption hundreds of years ago.

Papakolea Beach, USA The beach is framed with high cliffs, so you can reach it only from sea. Despite the fact that the prospective of sunbathing on semiprecious stones seems very attractive, tourists' stay at the coast is strictly limited. The thing is that there is a high probability of landslides, so it’s highly undesirable to be here for a long time.

To visit the beach, travelers need to get a special permit in the tourist center. During the tour, they should take into account some important nuances. First of all, it should be remembered that it’s strictly prohibited to take away sand and fragments of rock with you. Hawaiian Papakolea Beach is not the only one of its kind. Another stretch of coast covered with scatterings of chrysotile is known. It is located on the island of Guam, in the Pacific Ocean. Unfortunately, Papakolea Beach is actively washed by ocean water, so, after several decades, semiprecious stones can be totally taken away. Next - Balos Beach


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ATM bankomat: 'ATM' located in 14 km ( check the route on the map).
Fuel station: 'Wong Yuen Store' in 15 km
Supermarket: 'Ocean View Market' in 19 km
Apotheek: 'Longs Drugs' in 35 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Gilligans' in 11 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Kahului Airport OGG - in 231 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Papakolea Beach

Elegant Pohaku House

Located in 11 km from Papakolea Beach
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Rooms: 2
A furnished patio is available for guest use at Elegant Pohaku House. The daily breakfast features eggs, potatoes, fruit, pancakes and breakfast … More: photo, rates and booking
Hawaii Hideaway

Located in 12 km from Papakolea Beach
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Rooms: 1
Simply furnished, this Hawaii Hideaway cottage boasts large windows featuring plenty of natural light. Guests can relax on the furnished covered … More: photo, rates and booking
A Beautiful Edge of the World Bed & Breakfast

Located in 64 km from Papakolea Beach
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Rooms: 3
The en suite rooms at A Beautiful Edge of the World Bed & Breakfast offer a variety of options. Select rooms include a satellite TV, a refrigerator, … More: photo, rates and booking
Ka'awa Loa Plantation

Located in 65 km from Papakolea Beach
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Rooms: 6
At the Ka'awa Loa Plantation, guests can relax on the 1,500 square-foot lanai complete with ample seating. A breakfast made of fresh plantation … More: photo, rates and booking

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