Planning a trip to Hawaii’s Big Island? With its diverse landscape (10 of the world’s 14 climate zones), the island offers a ...

From the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, the world is filled with stunning beaches — all with their own special, stand-out features. From crystal clear waters and powdery white sands to dramatic ...

SFGATE reached out to Black Sand Beach LLC and did ... Christine Hitt is the Hawaii contributing editor for SFGATE. She is part-Native Hawaiian from the island of Oahu, and a Kamehameha Schools ...

“Even though we’re the youngest program in the entire system, Hawai‘i Community College’s Marine Option Program is one of the ...

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When it comes to beaches, Hawaii ... Beach is the Big Island’s secret siren, accessible only by a 20-minute hike through lava fields—a small price to pay for paradise. Once you arrive, you’re greeted ...

Forget golden shores — Punalu'u Beach on Hawaii's Big Island is covered in dramatic, jet-black sand made from cooled lava. The stark contrast of dark sand against the turquoise waves is ...

The most popular way to make the journey is by starting in Kahului on the northern coast of Maui and driving (as the name ...

Hawaii’s wealth of natural beauty (think: cerulean waters, verdant vegetation and stunning white sand beaches) is just waiting to be explored. To help you decide which island is ideal for your ...