Kaihalulu Red Sand Beach in Hawaii. (Photo: istockphoto)You won't find hordes of tourists at these eight secluded beaches from around the world—just unspoiled sand and surf.
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Maui, Hawaii
It takes some maneuvering along a rocky trail to get to Kaihalulu, but visitors who make the trek are rewarded with a quiet, secluded cove and stunning red and black sand from Ka'uiki Head, the cinder cone hill located above.
(Photo: David Buffington/Getty)Cayucos State Beach
Cayucos, California
California has no shortage of great beaches, but the protected state beach in Cayucos has successfully avoided overdevelopment and remained a popular haven for surfers.
(Photo: istockphoto)Salema Beach
Algarve, Portugal
Salema is a small fishing village in Portugal's Algarve region. Although much of Algarve has been overtaken with high rises and beach resorts, Salema still has its original charm. Fresh seafood, stucco houses, and cheap rooms (called quartos) abound here.
(Photo: Andrew Bain/Getty)La Grand Plage
Biarritz, France
Located on France's Atlantic coast, the Grande Plage is famous among surfers for its shorebreaks.
