7. Karekare Beach, New Zealand
A jet-black strand located 35 kilometers southwest of Auckland, Karekare Beach is a much-loved beauty on New Zealand’s northwest coast. More secluded than the more popular Piha Beach, which lies a mere 12-minute drive north, Karekare is said to be even prettier.
8. Black Sands Beach, California
Bet you didn’t know there was a black sand beach in the United States. Aptly named Black Sands Beach, this dark beauty lies in California’s King Range National Conservation Area. It sits on the southern end of the 20-mile-long coast that runs between Shelter Cove and the Mattole River Campground.
