Is black beach a sand beach?

Black Beach is an easy day trip that combines well with a couple of other top attractions.) There’s no other beach like it in Minnesota – or maybe anywhere. While Minnesota has plenty of black basalt rock, that stone doesn’t naturally erode into black beaches. So, Black Beach is Minnesota’s only black “sand” beach.

What is the Black Beach on Lake Superior known for?

The black beach is known for the fine black sand that lines the shore of Lake Superior. Bordered by jagged cliffs and rock formations, it creates a unique oasis for anyone who visits. If you think other beaches are photogenic, they pale in comparison to the unusual beauty of this black sand beach on Lake Superior.

Where is black beach in Minnesota?

Black Beach is a small but beautiful beach on the North Shore of Lake Superior in the northern Minnesota town of Silver Bay. It's the only beach of its kind in Minnesota. Once you arrive, you might not even realize you're still in the state. The beach feels like a completely different country and time, unlike anything else in Minnesota.

Where is the black sand beach in San Francisco?

Located in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area about 10 miles from San Francisco and below the Marin Headlands, this is the only black sand beach in the continental U.S. The coastline's picturesque setting and rugged beauty set against the rocky black beach is best observed from land.