Two little-known gems among Hawaii’s beaches — Maui’s Honokalani Beach and Oahu’s Lanikai Beach — ranked among the World’s 50 Best Beaches compiled by FlightNetwork. Tor Johnson/Hawaii Tourism Authority Tucked in a cove within Maui's Wai'anapanapa State Park, Honokalani Beach allows visitors to dip their toes into volcanic, black sand. Tucked in a cove within Maui's Wai'anapanapa State Park, Honokalani Beach allows visitors to dip their toes into volcanic, black sand. (Tor Johnson/Hawaii Tourism Authority)For remote locations, the crescent-shaped Honokalani Beach easily qualifies. It’s tucked away at the lush Wai’anapanapa State Park amid the switchbacks and one-lane bridges of the famous Hana Highway.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 29, 2017 14:15 UTC