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Family Fun in the Sun · Beaches Family Fun in the Sun · Beaches

look into the natural, un- trail adjacent to the pillbox, The picturesque beach is one Southern Beaches
spoiled beauty of our pristine but take extra caution when of only two parks along the
ocean environment. White, exploring below the surface. bay featuring covered pavil-
powdery sand offers the ions used for barbecuing or
perfect chance to swim or sun- shade from the tropical sun.
bathe.

Tanguisson
Beach Park
Although
hidden by the
Tanguisson Governor Joseph Flores
Power Plant, Memorial Beach Park (Ypao) East Agaña Bay Beach Agat Beach (Nimitz Beach)
this site in Named after Guam’s first Along the main thoroughfare Dedicated to the memory
Dededo fea- Chamorro governor and of Marine Corps Drive between of Admiral Chester Nimitz,
tures beauti- founder of the island’s first Tamuning and the island’s commander of the U.S. Navy
ful mush- newspaper, this park features capital city, East Agaña Bay Pacific Fleet during WWII,
room-shaped rock formations a vast grassy expanse with Beach offers a number of cov- Nimitz Beach Park is located
off its shore. A popular hiking an amphitheater, barbecue ered pavilions and barbecue just south of the Agat Marina.
spot for locals and visitors is pits, and numerous pavilions. pits. Unlike the nearby Tumon One of the south’s largest
a nearby fresh water sinkhole Commonly known as Ypao Bay Marine Preserve, which beach parks.
called Lost Pond, located Beach, its sandy beaches and prohibits the use of motorized
22 toward the northern end of crystal clear water make it vehicles in the water, beach 23
the area. ideal for swimming and snor- clubs at this site offer visitors
keling. Ypao is a popular spot the chance to jet ski, banana
Central Beaches for family fiestas and large boat, and parasail.
gatherings, and serves as the
home of annual Guam Visitors
Bureau signature events in-
cluding the Guam Micronesia
Island Fair and Guam Ko’ko’
Road Race.
Asan Beach Ipan Beach Park
Lined with coconut-trees that This coconut-tree lined beach
Gun Beach offer a scenic view unlike is a natural pit stop for visi-
Located on the northern end other sites on the island, Asan tors making their way north
of Tumon Bay, down a rough Beach is a component of the from the southern island tour.
gravel road, this picturesque War in the Pacific National A quiet beach compared to its
beach is a favorite spot for Historical Park comprised of northern counterparts, the site
snorkelers and divers. The Mata’pang Beach Park seven sites on Guam. The spot is a popular spot for family
site, named for a remaining Located within the Tumon Bay also serves as a popular beach barbecues and other celebra-
Japanese pillbox containing a Marine Preserve, Mata’pang is for runners, dog walkers, tions due to on-site barbecue
cannon next to the cliff wall, a popular spot for outrigger picnic goers, and families who pits and restrooms. It is also
is often home to a dangerous canoe paddlers, who frequent use the central grassy area for home to the annual Talofofo
riptide. Feel free to explore the the waters just before sunset. sports or flying kites. Banana Festival.