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Punalu'u Black Sand Beach

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Kau, Hawaii · live parking & conditions · updated June 16, 2026

Punalu'u Black Sand Beach in Kau, Hawaii
Photo: Aren Elliott · CC BY-SA 4.0

Parking at Punalu'u Black Sand Beach

Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows Punalu'u Black Sand Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick a beach that still has space before you drive over.

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Conditions & tides

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Punalu'u Black Sand Beach: FAQ

Where is Punalu'u Black Sand Beach?
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach is in Kau, Hawaii. Open it on the BeachMap map for directions, live parking and current conditions.
Is there parking at Punalu'u Black Sand Beach?
BeachMap shows Punalu'u Black Sand Beach's real-time parking status (open, filling or full), reported by other beachgoers, so you can check before you drive over.

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