Kauai, Hawaii
Two miles into the 11-mile-long Kalalau Trail on Kauai's Napali coast, Hanakapiai is a welcome pitstop. Tucked between two narrow cliffs, the beach is framed by a deposit of boulders.
T&L Tip: The beach is a bit of a tease: swimming is strongly discouraged, because of the violent surf.
Check-In: Plan ahead to book the one-room Jungle Cabana (Alaeke Rd.; 888/886-4969; junglecabana.com; from $125), if only for the outdoor, torch-lit bathtub shielded by a bamboo fence.