You've seen our ʻOhana Sandals on black sand and white sand, but have you ever seen them on green sand? The third stop on our tour of Colorful Beaches in Hawaiʻi: Papakōlea Beach. ⁣ Beach: Papakōlea Island: Hawaiʻi Island⁣ Color of Sand: Green ⁣ Papakōlea Beach, also known as Green Sand Beach, is a “once in a lifetime” place to visit on Hawai‘i Island. It's one of only two green sand beaches in the United States—and one of four in the world. The beach itself is carved into a 49,000-year-old cinder cone belonging to Mauna Loa. Green crystals (olivines) washed out of the volcano, giving the sand its distinct color and name. Those green sand crystals are also mixed with black sand (lava) and white sand (coral/shells). If you visit, grab a handful and take a closer look. It's truly breathtaking. The best time to visit Papakōlea Beach is early in the day, before noon. Choose a weekday if you want to avoid large crowds, and bring sunscreen, water, and an umbrella. There isnʻt much shade on...