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Talofofo Bay Beach Park
Facing one of Guam’s most
picturesque bays, this black-
sand park is popular with
advanced surfers in the south.
Talofofo Bay was also the
site of the eastern landing of
Japanese forces during the
invasion of Guam on Decem-
ber 10, 1941, when a detach-
ment meant to land at Ylig
Bay in Yona mistakenly landed
at Talofofo Bay instead. The
detachment marched north
to Hagåtña to meet the other
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our stay would be in- are those beaches protected
Ycomplete if you didn’t from the ocean by a bar-
experience the warm tropical rier reef such as Tumon Bay.
waters and pristine marine Inside this reef, water is calm,
environment on Guam. With shallow, and only experiences
Taga’chang Beach Park hundreds of fish and coral va- a slight current. Our south-
Located along the eastern rieties to discover, the island ern oceans and those on the
coast of Guam near the village offers a picturesque experi- east side of the island tend
of Yona, Taga’chang Beach ence of bold colors beneath to offer rougher waters and
Park is in an isolated beach its naturally beautiful surface. riptides.
cove once home to an an-
cient Chamorro settlement. Whether you opt for snorkel- For a day trip off the island,
Surrounded by rising cliffs ing, kayaking, jet skiing, or ex- visitors can pay to take a ferry
on all sides, the beach pro- ploring below the surface by from Merizo Pier to Cocos
vides a natural shaded area scuba diving, your experience Island, a small key about 2.5
with beautiful scenery. One on our island won’t soon be miles off the southernmost
large pavilion along with two forgotten. As you begin your tip of Guam. A 10-minute
smaller covered areas make it journey in our waters, which ferry ride gives visitors access
a popular spot for southern are warm year-round, remem- to the whole island, a favorite
families. It’s also a perfect ber to practice water safety. spot for snorkeling, jet skiing,
place to watch the sun rise. Keep in mind the safest areas food, and relaxation.