Pololū Beach — Attraction in Hawaii

Arrived around 10:30 am and we were helped by the trail access volunteers in getting one of the few parking spaces in the lot. The hike down to the beach was tricky for me even with hiking poles and boots but we saw people barefoot and wearing flip flops making the journey. The beach is rugged and quite stunning. It's worth the hike down and back. There are no restrooms or water so bring everything you need for the journey. Not far from the parking lot there is a small snack shop that had some chicken bowls and other...

Incredibly beautiful, magical feeling soft black sand beach at the mouth of a valley with a shangri-la feel. Well worth the hike down to the beach. I used hiking poles, but most people would not need them. Even though it's a dangerous place to swim (strong currents), you'll want to wade carefully into the water, so bring a swim suit. I arrived about 2 hours before sunset and was able to find a spot in the little lot, but people also parked...

We got here around 930am on Christmas day and the lot was packed full. The lookout alone was breathtaking but I highly recommend going down to the beach at least. The trail consists of 4 switchbacks, totaling about 1/2 mile down. Depending on how the weather has been, you are in for a muddy, slippery ride down and a steep incline on the way back up. Luckily it is short and I saw people of all ages and sizes complete the trek...