Best Outdoor Activities in Guam

"If trying to snorkel I would go to the Ypao Park Once to the parking lot just head straight out in the water from there. Swim to your left toward the Hilton and you will find coral and fish everywhere. Make sure to check the tide and go close to high tide or it will be extremely shallow and you will not be able to get through some parts of the coral."

"Ypao beach is adjacent to one of the largest public parks on Guam. Parking is full on holidays and weekends and locked after sunset. Recently updated covered seating is in abundance and walking paths surround the space, as well as an outdoor shower."

"Gun Beach (at the northern end of Tumon Bay) is supposed to be stunning, so that could be a good place to start your walk. Personally, we chose to skip this and begin exploring Hagåtña as we had just come from a week in beachy Palau."

"Gun Beach is right next to Hotel Nikko Guam and is a popular spot for the locals and the tourists. The beach’s shore has fine white sand and is considered by many locals to be one of the best shore snorkeling on Guam."

"The second (and the one thing we are still disappointed we didn’t get to do!) is to visit Guam’s Ritidian Point (point C on the map). Ritidian, Guam’s northernmost point, is part sandy-white beaches, part animal-filled wildlife refuge, and part Chamorro historical lesson."

"Get lost up north at Ritidian Point (45min). This place is a low key National wildlife refuge. There are a few easy trails with some neat caves to explore through the tropical rainforest. Then grab your towel and enjoy the beautiful beach and views."

"For the rowing enthusiast and photographer alike this is a location of opportunity. On days safe for boating the local rowing teams cast off in the late afternoon and evening. Outrigger canoes, a transportation of the past, are plastered with modern local auto dealership logos, creating an odd juxtaposition."

"This petite and friendly spa specializes in deluxe facials and skin care. The decor is a cross between glam chic and world traveler with items picked up around the world by the owner. If the sign of a good spa treatment is the sleep it induces, then Island Skin Spa scores high because I was thoroughly relaxed after cosmetologist Charlene finished my 60-minute ultimate spa facial!"

"Fast casual restaurant in The Plaza Shopping Center has a menu of, you guessed it, shrimp of all kinds (cue Bubba Gump quotes). Our favorite is the Shrimp Gambas — a spicy, garlic Spanish affair served with French bread and rice. We also like the shrimp soup and shrimp cocktail."

"Indulge in plentiful buffets for dinner and Sunday brunch, with live cooking stations and free-flowing drinks specials. For reservations, call 671.648.8525, email restaurants.reservations@dusit.com or make a reservation on the OpenTable app."

"The second (and the one thing we are still disappointed we didn’t get to do!) is to visit Guam’s Ritidian Point (point C on the map). Ritidian, Guam’s northernmost point, is part sandy-white beaches, part animal-filled wildlife refuge, and part Chamorro historical lesson."

"Get lost up north at Ritidian Point (45min). This place is a low key National wildlife refuge. There are a few easy trails with some neat caves to explore through the tropical rainforest. Then grab your towel and enjoy the beautiful beach and views."