Punaluʻu is one of the largest, most accessible, and most popular black-sand beaches in the state. According to the Hawaii Tourism Authority, the beach "isn't ideal" for swimming, but it's ...

Found in Hawaii, Iceland, the Canary Islands and other destinations around the world, black sand beaches intrigue travelers with their mystery and beauty. These beaches form over time by the ...

Iceland's Vik Beach is one of the most breathtaking black sand beaches you'll ever see! Photo: iStock Move over, powdery white shores — there's something irresistibly dramatic about black sand ...