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Feb 21, 2025
I am a shuttle driver and yes unlike other people who believe that we are ruining the roads,if u have seen what I've seener the past idk 29 years then you would understand why we do wat we do..it's n…Full review by Saydii L
Dec 27, 2024
There are two ways to get to the beach, one is by local trucks who currently charge 20.00 per person for the ride in and out. If you are not used to hiking 5 mile round trip take the truck. If you …Full review by cosmo2012015
Dec 25, 2024
Very cool experience from the truck drive down to the time spent at the beach. It is one of the few green sand beaches in the world and it is worth checking out....it is on a part of the island that…Full review by SantiagoDelValle
Where exactly is the green sand beach? Google Maps shows it NE of the southern most point, while Bing shows it Just North of the southernmost point? Hoping to surprise my wife when we go.
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I honestly don’t remember how we found it. It’s confusing because there is not a road anywhere near. You follow the signs to it… then you walk a very very long way or let a local …
I honestly don’t remember how we found it. It’s confusing because there is not a road anywhere near. You follow the signs to it… then you walk a very very long way or let a local take you in the back of a pick up truck off roading. I had friends who paid the $20 cash for the ride and it was worth it!
Hi! Are locals still offering rides to Papakolea Green Sand Beach? If so, are they already there as early as 7:00 am?
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We started our hike around 6:30 am. No one on the trail and only a few on the way back. The locals started transporting around 9. It’s a pretty easy hike. No elevation and about …
We started our hike around 6:30 am. No one on the trail and only a few on the way back. The locals started transporting around 9. It’s a pretty easy hike. No elevation and about 45-50 minutes each way.
Hi, Can someone confirm that the shuttles are still an option as of 2/9/2020? I have a torn ACL and can't do the beach if I can't get a ride in. Please let me know!
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When we were there in November, shuttles were still running. However, access to the beach is down a steep set of stairs/path and may not be very easy to navigate if you are still …
When we were there in November, shuttles were still running. However, access to the beach is down a steep set of stairs/path and may not be very easy to navigate if you are still recovering from ACL surgery. Its worth it though if you are into out of the way places not everyone gets to see. Good luck
Anyone see any signs of a break-in at the parking lot? Locals warn about parking, but I haven't heard any visitors mention having their cars broken into.
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We were warned about breaks ins by people we spoke to in Kona restaurants, so changed our plan by dropping luggage and valuables to the hotel in Hilo and drive back all the way …
We were warned about breaks ins by people we spoke to in Kona restaurants, so changed our plan by dropping luggage and valuables to the hotel in Hilo and drive back all the way again with just water & food and anything that we can just carry on us. Best to keep any valuables out of plain sight esp luggages. However, the car park was really busy and populated when we were there.
If a local drives you to the green sand beach, how long do you get to stay for before they take you back?
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You can negotiate the time spent on the beach. You don’t necessarily have to get a ride back with the same local who drove you to the beach. There are other locals who can …
You can negotiate the time spent on the beach. You don’t necessarily have to get a ride back with the same local who drove you to the beach. There are other locals who can take you back usually every 30-60min. You just need to ask if they have room in their vehicles for you.
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