Black Sand Beach

Dark volcanic sand covers this coastal area on the southern shore of Vieques, where orange crabs move across the contrasting mineral-rich terrain.

The beach formed millions of years ago through tectonic plate movements and volcanic activity, which deposited mineral particles that created the distinctive black sand.

Local residents named this location Playa Negrita in 2004, though many island inhabitants were unaware of its existence until its documentation and subsequent recognition.

Visitors can reach the beach via a 15-minute walk along a marked trail from Route 996, where limited roadside parking spaces accommodate two vehicles.

Rain carries dark minerals down from Monte Pirata through a natural stream system, continuously replenishing the beach's characteristic black sand composition.

Address: Black Sand Beach, California, USA

GPS coordinates: 40.41587,-124.39863

Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:59