A Mendocino County beach was ranked among the best under-the-radar beaches in the United States by a popular travel blog.

While black sand beaches are typically associated with countries like Iceland and Greece, we have some of our own right here in the U.S.! Located in Prince William Sound lies Alaska's very own Black ...

The best beach in California is in Oxnard For three years running, 'Olol'koy Beach Park (Formerly Oxnard Beach Park) has been named the best beach in the state by USA TODAY readers.

Sand replenishment in Virginia Beach’s resort area ends early due to consistency problems Patches of grayish-black sand could be seen in April, when the project was paused, as the grains meant ...

No rose-colored glasses are needed to enjoy these stunning stretches of sand. You may have heard of white and black sand beaches, ... Pfeiffer Beach: Big Sur, California.

Discover this $13.5 million Cape Cod-inspired Newport Beach, California, estate with harbor views, seamless indoor-outdoor living and timeless coastal elegance.

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VIRGINIA BEACH — Patches of dull, grayish-black sand cover the beach near the water’s edge at 23rd Street. The dark sections stand out in contrast to the bright tan grains closer to the Boardwalk.

Dull, gray-black sand on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront may be unsightly, but unlike better-looking sand, it isn't eroding. STACY PARKER The Virginian-Pilot Apr 13, 2025 ...

Reynisfjara Beach. Photo: iStock 2. Punalu'u Beach, Hawaii, USA. If you've ever wanted to see black sand in contrast with lush greenery and turquoise waters, Punalu'u on Hawaii's Big Island is a ...

Three California beaches have made Trip Advisor's best of the best beaches in the nation list. ... Punalu'u Black Sand beach in Pahala, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii; 9.

Some of the San Diego shoreline. An expert task force in San Diego has proposed using fluorescent sand tracers to help understand how the area's beaches are being affected by the movement of water.