This black sand beach is a popular attraction due to the beauty. The sand is created when hot lava contacts water, then fragments/ explodes. The waves then smooth the fragments into the smooth sand. There are small tidal pools for wading and the ocean is known for large waves here.

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1. Pohiki via Kehena — Isaac Hale Beach Park

24.9km

01:29

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Hawaiʻi County, United States

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1. Pohiki via Kehena — Isaac Hale Beach Park

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