Not so fast. A development that includes condominiums and a conference center is being proposed for one of Hawaii’s famous black sand beaches, but some native islanders are against the idea.

Oahu's Lanikai Beach is located 15 miles northeast of ... After you've visited a few of Hawaii's black sand beaches Papakolea Beach, also known as Green Sand Beach, should be next on your list.

Past travelers were in awe of Punalu'u and said there was plenty of free parking, though they cautioned that the beach's black ... remove any sand from the beach. Explore more of Hawaii's top ...