Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach is one of Hawaii's best beaches, and it's not only renowned for its powder-soft black shoreline lined by swaying coconut palms, but also its beloved inhabitants.

Past travelers were in awe of Punalu'u and said there was plenty of free parking, though they cautioned that the beach's black sand can ... Explore more of Hawaii's top beaches » Big Island ...

There's also a relaxed vibe at the beach as it's one of a handful of unofficial clothing-optional beaches in Hawaii. This quiet stretch of black and gray volcanic sand sits on the north coast of ...

Nicole Scherzinger put on a sizzling display as she posed for a slew of stunning pictures by the beach ... her native Hawaii on Thursday. The singer, 46, looked incredible in a black bikini ...