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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Naalehu

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Naalehu, Hawaii

Updated December 10, 2015

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The green sand on Papakōlea.

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Papakōlea Beach

A beach made of semi-precious green sand on the Big Island of Hawai'i.
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Ka Lae

The southernmost point in the United States is a beautiful place to look at but a deadly place to wade in.
Kamilo Beach

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Kamilo Beach

Formerly a lovely white sand beach this Hawaiian stretch is now a trap for countless tons of trash.
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Black Sand Beach

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Punalu`u Black Sand Beach

This black shoreline is made up of exploded lava particles.
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