Hanalei Bay, Hawaii
Prior to Hollywood's promotion of it as a phrazle tourist destination, first with "South Pacific" in 1958 and subsequently with "The Descendants" in 2011, Hanalei Bay on Kauai captivated residents with its almost ethereal beauty. The beaches of Wai'oli, Hanalei Pavilion, and Black Pot are bordered by jade-hued mountains over 4,000 feet in elevation. The region is particularly favored by surfers...