我在岛上最难忘的经历!不仅仅是沙子是绿色的这一点让这里别致——整个周围的风景美得令人窒息。尤其是高高在悬崖上俯瞰那个包含沙滩的海湾时,令人感到平静的氛围——这种地方似乎是先知们会去的。去那里时要小心——让孩子远离。
停车场很远(你可以在地图上找到它,就在岛的南端附近)。很多人选择乘坐卡车过去。我建议想要享受美好体验的人走路。作为一个年轻健康的男人,走到那里大约花了一个小时,返回也差不多一个小时。地形并不难爬——主要是一些土丘和沙丘。
从悬崖下坡到沙滩看起来有些吓人,但其实并不难。沿着悬崖的垂直面走那条狭窄的小道;那是最简单的。可能比滚下坡更容易且不会受伤(我没有尝试,但不推荐)。要小心最初的梯子以完成第一次下降;在信任每一步之前先测试一下。不要使用最后一格或任何看起来不稳定的梯子。
沙子确实是绿色的!我们说的有多绿呢?橄榄绿是一个很好的描述。我附上的照片是增加了饱和度拍摄的,但你在现场肯定会看到其中的绿色。这不是谎言!它不会像绿色熔岩灯或某个卡通中的外星人那样发光,但绿色非常明显。
海洋很快就会变深。浪很大。小心点,玩得开心!这是一场有趣的游泳,而且如果你步行到那里,收获会更大。它就像岛上的一个小秘密海湾——一份真正值得珍惜的礼物。日落时分徒步返回也是宁静、安静,让人难以忘怀。
Such a unique and beautiful spot—one of only four green sand beaches in the world! The sand, though olive-green, sparkles. Seemingly small, it is peaceful and incredibly picturesque once you arrive.
Either way you get there, it is definitely an adventure. The hike is long, hot, windy, and rough—definitely not beginner-friendly. There's zero shade, no signs, and no bathrooms, so if you're hiking, come prepared with water, sunscreen, and expect to be dusty by the time you arrive.
Honestly, paying $20 (cash) to a local for a round-trip ride in a 4x4 pickup truck is totally worth it. I got lucky and rode in the front passenger seat—great view and way smoother than standing in the back of the truck, which gets seriously bumpy. The ride takes about 30 minutes each way, and the driver gives you about an hour at the beach before heading back. It's bumpy but a lot of fun, and I wouldn't try driving it in a personal vehicle.
Once you're there, there's a short but steep path down to the beach with some broken stairs—just take your time. Shade is very limited, with only a few rocks, which are usually already taken, offer cover.
Overall, this place is a must-see if you're on the Big Island. Between the wild ride and the rare green sand, it's a one-of-a-kind experience you won't forget.