My first trip to Green Sands Beach, Big island Hawaii

Just getting to Green Sands Beach can be quit the adventure. Look at all the different trails and potholes! If you get on one of the man made tracks and suddenly come upon a huge pothole, you have one of two choices, back up and go another or shift your vehicle into 4 wheel drive, put your foot on the gas and hope you don't get stuck. No worries if you do, there are always locals around ready to pull you out. You may have to wait awhile for someone to come along, but they will, eventually. My suggestion if you are a newbie or visitor, either hike or hire a shuttle to take you. Either way, you won't regret it.

Once you get there and step to the edge of the cliff, it is breathtaking! I have always been afraid of heights, so it took a lot of nerve for me to step to the edge of the cliff, much less go hiking down to the beach. Of course how could I not? Fortunatly there is a ladder goes down part of the way and the rest of the way are rocks which are fairly easy to get down.

When you get to the cove, make sure you dig around in the sand and look for the semi-precious green stones called Ovaline. I usually take plastic bags and a sifter so I can find the Ovaline easier. The biggest I have found is pea size but others have found much much bigger ones. If you like to boogie board, this is the perfect place for it. I myself am not a swimmer but the water is very shallow in some areas, so I just lay down on the sand and let the waves come in and cool me off. or you can do like some, take your boogie board to the top of the sand dunes and have fun sliding down.

Make sure before you go to leave your "Footprints in the Sand."

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