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Skip Pink Sand Beaches: Why Hawaii's Green Sand Beach Is Better
Summary Pink sand beaches get their color from microscopic organisms called foraminifera. Papakōlea in Hawaii is one of the world's four green sand beaches due to Olivine. Visiting Papakōlea's green sand beach requires a trek but offers a unique …