10 great American beaches

In the last gasp of summer, there's still time for one more seaside escape. From a black-sand retreat on Maui to a hidden strand on Cape Cod, Travel & Leisure sifted through the country's 95,000 miles of shoreline to find these idyllic stretches. Let the relaxation begin!

Waianapanapa Black-Sand Beach
Waianapanapa Black-Sand Beach
Maui, Hawaii

On Honokalani Road, just off the Hana Highway, is Waianapanapa, a black-sand cove set between cliffs. Watch daredevils paddle their boards beyond the weathered rock arches and lava tubes jutting from the shore.

Shopping Detour: At the Hasegawa General Store (5165 Hana Hwy.; 808/248-7079), load up on bargain surf shorts and folding beach chairs.

Check-In: Book one of the Sea Ranch Cottages facing the Pacific Ocean at Hotel Hana-Maui (5031 Hana Hwy.; 800/321-4262; doubles from $475).

Waianapanapa Black-Sand Beach

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Crandon Park Beach

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