The Beach
The swimming area is very rocky, and it can be dangerous to swim. The beach also has a large amount of underground fresh water that flows in it. This fresh water is very cold and looks almost like gasoline mixing with the water. Legend has it that in the time of drought, the ancient Hawaiians living in the area would dive underwater with a jug to get their fresh water. In the Hawaiian language puna luʻu means "spring diver for". The beach is located at coordinates 19°08′10″N 155°30′14″W / 19.136°N 155.504°W / 19.136; -155.504Coordinates: 19°08′10″N 155°30′14″W / 19.136°N 155.504°W / 19.136; -155.504. Access is from the Hawaii Belt Road: take Ninole loop road or the entrance to the Sea Mountain Resort. Camping is permitted at the Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach Park.
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