This secret locale may be completely deserted on weekdays, and for a beach that's as beautiful and easy to reach as Kawakiu, it's mystifying that it remains so tranquil. While it is certainly not ...

It's difficult to make your way into Awahua Beach, but not impossible. Visitors need a written permit or be part of a group to access it, as the terrain is dangerously steep and on protected land ...

Of the top 10 secret gems, four are located in Hawaii and three in California. Awahua Beach, a remote area on Hawaii’s Molok’I island, ranked No. 1. The black-sand shore is reached only by ...