Beaches around the world come in many colors, from the familiar golden and white sands to rarer hues like pink, red, and even green. However, one of the most striking variations is black sand ...

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 ...

Past travelers were in awe of Punalu'u and said there was plenty of free parking, though they cautioned that the beach's black sand can get very hot. It will most likely take you some time to get ...

Ka’anapali Beach on the island of Maui (No.3), Waikiki Beach on Oahu (No. 5), Punalu’u Black Sand Beach on the island of Hawaii (No. 8) and Ho’okipa Beach Park on Maui (No. 10). La Jolla ...

A dramatic volcanic beach with towering basalt columns, sea caves, and crashing waves. One of the most famous black sand beaches in the world. This Hawaiian gem is known for its jet-black sand ...

That’s because this sunny spot has beaches filled with black volcanic sand which stands as a strong contrast compared to its bright blue, crystal-clear waters. There are only about 20 black sand ...