Located on the Kona coast near the town center ... After you've visited a few of Hawaii's black sand beaches Papakolea Beach, also known as Green Sand Beach, should be next on your list.

And for another, this beach is often visited by honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles ... sea turtles and never remove any sand from the beach. Explore more of Hawaii's top beaches » Big Island ...

After you've visited a few of Hawaii's black sand beaches Papakolea Beach, also known as Green Sand Beach ... about 30 miles north of Kailua-Kona and 25 miles north of Kona International Airport.