Hawaii is famous for its gorgeous beaches but don't let the alluring color of this one fool you into thinking its serene setting is safe to enter.

For an idyllic day on the water, head to Wailea Beach in South Maui, located near some of the island's best hotels.

Sharael Kolberg As one of Maui's most popular strips of white sand, Ka'anapali Beach stretches across 3 miles of the island's northwest coast, offering plenty of space to surf and sunbathe.

“This sand resource is also an important natural commodity that is desired for dune restoration, beach nourishment and emergency coastal management responses on Maui since it is carbonate beach ...