Hawaii's Green Sand Beach is an unforgettable destination. Learn why the sand is green and how to get to the beach.
- Green SandHandful of green sand from the Green Sand Beach at the southern tip of the island of Hawaii.
- Green SandHandful of green sand from Green Sand Beach at the southern tip of the island of Hawaii (Kona).
- Papakolea BeachThis image of the green sand beach shows the volcano's cinder cone.
- Olivine from the BeachThese are some olivine crystals from Hawaii's Green Sand Beach.
- Olivine or PeridotGemstone-quality olivine (chrysolite) is called peridot.
- Wind Farm at South PointYou can see the wind farms at South Point from the main road.
- Green Sand Beach TrailThe trail over an old lava bed to the Green Sand beach has stunning views of the ocean.
- CentipedeAt least there are things to see on the trail, such as this large centipede.
- Eroded Volcanic RockGreen sand isn't the only interesting feature at South Point.
- Green Enough Sand BeachThere are pockets of green sand before the actual Green Sand Beach.
- Pocket of Green SandHere's an example of one of the pockets of green sand you can find before the actual beach.
- Climb Down to Green Sand BeachSam is sitting at the starting point for the climb down to the green sand beach.
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