Hanakapiai Beach, Hawaii
Hanakapiai Beach is so inviting because it’s beautiful and close to a trail. It’s only two miles from the Kalalau Trail. However, most experienced hikers will warn you to avoid Hanakapiai beach. Why? The riptides! The riptides have been associated with the deaths of at least 83 people (that officials know of).
The rough beach will drag even the most experienced swimmer away from shore where they’ll be taken down. At least 15 victims haven’t even been found. The reason is that the beach doesn’t have a reef barrier to resist the ocean currents which hit the shore with full force. It’s just best to avoid it altogether.