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Achugao Shoreline Saipan, Achugao Shoreline
Beach (in two segments) extends north from Puntan Dogas (near Tanapag) to Puntan Achugao (near San Roque). Rocky promontories make the beach discontinuous. The Tanapag Village segment is about 1,378 feet long by up to 45-60 feet wide. The northern segment is about 4,920 feet long by up to 45-60 feet wide. Landward beam is dominated by ironwood trees with more coconut trees toward Tanapag Village. Area is near “Hara-kiri Gulch” site of Banzai charge near end of Battle of Saipan. Much of the Achugao area is private property which has been acquired for purposes of resort development.
American Memorial Park, Micro Beach Saipan, American Memorial Park Shoreline
American Memorial Park is the CNMI’s largest and the only one affiliated with the National Park Service. Unai Sadog Tasi Bay near the Park is one of the better snorkeling and scuba diving spots due to habitat range, shallow water, fairly good visibility and weak current flow. American Memorial Park facilities include an extensive bike/walking/jogging trail, a par course, marina, boat trailering ramp and a lot of well shaded picnic areas. Boats to Managaha and glass bottom boat cruises originate at the Park’s Smiling Cove marina. Future plans include a nature trail, natural history interpretive center, additional monuments, soccer field, pavilion, and access and recreational amenities for the small island forming the outer boundary of Smiling Cove Marina.
Banzai Cliff Memorial Saipan, Banzai Cliff Shoreline
Rugged shoreline cliff. Shrine commemorates the suicide death of thousands of Japanese civilians from this point after Battle of Saipan loss. Exceptional scenic quality. Trail from site to east leads onto low rocky shoreline cliffs.
Last Command Post Saipan, Banzai Cliff Shoreline
Here one can view the north-western shore from inside a giant rock, natural cave formation that was adapted into a command center by the Japanese during WWII. Since then, the area has been turned into a beautiful park with a nice and easy walking path, various monuments honoring those lost in battles during the Battle of Saipan (June-July 1944), and a picnic/rest area. You can also see the mounted cannon, tanks, and other relics.
Suicide Cliff Saipan, Banzai Cliff Shoreline
As with Banzi Cliff, Suicide Cliff represents a sad story of death during the final days in The Battle of Saipan. The story goes that there were scores of Japanese families who were pushed, or jumped, or tossed to their deaths to escape capture and torture from the American forces invading Saipan. History and tales come both from American’s who helplessly witnessed these events and even some Japanese who survived the fall. Click here for “A Tale of WWII Civilian Survivor.”
Chalan Kanoa Beach Park Saipan, Chalan Kanoa Shoreline
Beach is about 2,900 feet long and up to about 60 feet wide. Generally contiguous stretches of fine to coarse grain sandy beach. Strand vegetation is mainly ironwood trees. Public boat launching facility at Sugar Dock. Chalan Kanoa Beach Park subject to improvements, now has tables, shelters and social hall. Pacific Gardenia Hotel has a beach front restaurant/bar called Sunset Bar & Grill.
Civic Center Park Saipan, Chalan Kiya Shoreline
Beach is about 7,400 feet long and up to about 80 feet wide. Southernmost area fronts New World Resort and Civic Center Beach. Central area mainly residential and commercial. Northern area mainly grassy open public space. Strand vegetation is mainly ironwood trees. Civic Center Beach Park is a popular site for community events. Jetski, windsurfing and restaurant concession is located at southernmost area of park.
Chalan Laulau Beach Saipan, Chalan Laulau Shoreline
The beach is estimated about 6,000 feet long and up to about 40 feet wide. Most of the area is mainly a narrow grassy open public space. Strand vegetation is mainly ironwood trees. A popular area for weekend picnicking.
Unai Dankolu Beach Park Saipan, Denikuio (Kankolu) Agingan
Dangkulo Beach is about 2,300 feet long. Tinian view. Beach Park has shelters, tables, grills and walking trail. Unai Dikiki Agingan is very small pocket beach located to the west. Access is restricted to discourage turtle poaching. Area is where the treasure of the Manila Galleon Nuestra Senora which ran aground September 20, 1638 was salvaged. The ship and its treasure was portrayed in the September 1990 National Geographic Magazine.
Jefferies Beach (a.k.a. Unai Fanhang) Saipan, Fanhang Shoreline
Unai Fanhang is a very attractive classic pocket beach of about 150 feel long by up to 75 feet wide, formed in an intermittent stream valley. Site has cliffs, natural arches, notches and blow holes. Accessible only by short, steep trail.
Garapan Regional Beach Park Saipan, Garapan Shoreline
Beach is estimated to be about 8,000 feet long and up to about 60 feet wide. Most of the southern area is mainly a narrow grassy open public space. Strand vegetation is mainly ironwood trees. Northern Section around Garapan Dock (Fishing Base Camp) has a lot of rubble. Boat Launch ramps and pier at Garapan Dock (Fishing Base Camp) . Northern area has residential, commercial and public facilities.
Grotto Saipan, Grotto
The Grotto, formed by the surface collapse of a limestone cavity, is considered the single most scenic and remarkable underwater feature of Saipan. Three underwater pass ages connect the Grotto with the open ocean at a depth of about 40 feet. Dangerous wave and water currents neccessitate extreme caution Only experienced snorkelers and divers accompanied by expert local guides should consider entering Grotto waters.
Forbidden Island Wildlife Reserve Saipan, Hakmang Shoreline
Hiking trail is difficult and hazardous. Highly scenic view of Forbidden Island from overlook point and beach area. The beach, about 2,000 feet long and up to 230 feet wide, has a swimming hole, and nearby grotto. The site is located within the Kagman Wildlife Conservation Area
Marine Beach Saipan, Halaihai Shoreline
Beach is 820 feet long by up to 80 feet wide. Small intermittent stream channel at northern end. Very attractive view, particularly with high surf. Several small swimming holes.
Old Man by the Sea Saipan, Hasngot Shoreline
Unai Hasngot is an exceptionally scenic pocket beach about 240 feet long by up to 60 feet wide. Dangerous tidal currents. Adjacent to 2nd Grotto which is accessible by steep hike from beach.
Old Man by the Sea Saipan, Hasngot Shoreline
Unai Hasngot is an exceptionally scenic pocket beach about 240 feet long by up to 60 feet wide. Dangerous tidal currents. Adjacent to 2nd Grotto which is accessible by steep hike from beach.
Bird Island Lookout, Beach, Wildlife Reserve Saipan, Isleta Maigo Shoreline
A coral sand and volcanic beach of 2,000 feet long by up to about 230 feet wide comprised of two distinct beaches divided by rock promontory. Exceptional scenic quality. Access to south beach is around promontory and boulders on reef flats. Raised reef margin around Bird Island. Isleta Maigo for numerous seabirds and is protected as wildlife sanctuary. Bird Island look-out consists of stairs, bench and viewing platform having an excellent view of the Bird Island region.
Ladder Beach Saipan, Peo Shoreline
Pocket beach cut into limestone with 30' bluffs. Several large caves and numerous wave cuts. Beach is about 300 feet long by up to 150 feet wide. Nice Tinian view.
Laulau Bay Beach Saipan, Laulau Bay Shoreline
The southernmost beach (Unai Laolao) is about 1,800 feet long. The two central beaches have lengths of 656 and 980 feet respectively. The northernmost beach (Unai Baput) is about 2,800 feet long. The entire beach area is about 6,200 feet with variable widths up to about 100 feet. Exposed beach rock. Several small pocket beaches to the south. At least two swimming holes at Unai Laolao. Small boat channel through reef at Unai Baput.
Laulau Bay Beach Saipan, Laulau Bay Shoreline
The southernmost beach (Unai Laolao) is about 1,800 feet long. The two central beaches have lengths of 656 and 980 feet respectively. The northernmost beach (Unai Baput) is about 2,800 feet long. The entire beach area is about 6,200 feet with variable widths up to about 100 feet. Exposed beach rock. Several small pocket beaches to the south. At least two swimming holes at Unai Laolao. Small boat channel through reef at Unai Baput.
Tank Beach Saipan, Laulau Kattan Shoreline
Beach is 1,476 feet long by up to 80 feet wide.
Wing Beach Saipan, Makpe Shoreline
South Beach, about 600-700 feet long by up to 20 feet wide, is backed by 10 ft. limestone bluff. North Beach is about 3,000 feet long by up to 75 feet wide. Coral platform emerges to south. Premier beach access dive site in Saipan during low tide.
Managaha Island Saipan, Isleta Managaha
Managaha is the only island within the lagoon. It is a 10-acre island about 1.5 miles offshore from Saipan located on Tanapag Reef with surrounding white sand beach and unique mix of common plants and trees, plus traditional Carolinian medicinal plants. Operated on a concession contract, facilities include a dock, picnicking, food and aquatic sports rentals. There is a monument marking the burial site of a Carolinian Chief who founded a Micronesian colony on Saipan during Spanish times, some Japanese cannons and an excellent view of Saipan. Visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour by following the footpath and reading the bronze information plates erected with stories and history about the islands significance through out history. Surrounding waters contain some of the most diverse and richest reefs and fish found in Saipan Lagoon. The lagoon takes on beautiful hues of green and blue, changing by the hour as the clouds move overhead and the rays of the sun change the angle at which they strike the surface of the water.
San Juan Beach (formerly Hidden Beach a.k.a. Unai Nanasu) Saipan, Nanasu Shoreline
Unai Nanasu is a very attractive classic pocket beach, backed by steep road embankment. This scenic beach, about 400 feet long by up to 200 feet wide, has formed in an old sream valley, has numerous large boulders and conspicuous sea level notches. Not easily accessible and possibly hazardous to visit. The climb up to the road from the beach is difficult due to sliding gravel. Caves in cliffs in upper valley.
Obyan Beach, Boy Scout Camp; Wildlife Preserve Saipan, Opyan (Obyan) Shoreline
Several beaches of coarse sand and gravel having a total length of about 3,300 feet with a variable width of up to 150 feet. Northern beach is more inaccessible. Latte site and WWII coastal defense bunker. High scenic quality with nice Tinian view. Strong currents can be very dangerous.
Paupau Beach Park Saipan, Paupau Shoreline
Beach (in two segments) extends north from Puntan Achugao (near San Roque) to point where reef meets land. Unai Paupau, also known as San Roque Beach (the southern segment) is about 3,700 feet long by up to 45 feet wide. Paupau Regional Beach Park is located on southern segment. Unai Dikiki Matius, also known as Paupau Beach, (northern segment) is about 1,140 feet long by up to 45 feet wide. Landward berm is dominated by ironwood trees.
Public Shoreline between Wing Beach & Bonzai Cliff Saipan, Public Shoreline between Wing Beach & Bonzai Cliff
Undeveloped natural cliff line. Some blow-holes and interesting tidal pools are visible. Extreme caution is necessary anywhere along this area, particularly near the ocean.
Public Works Beach Saipan, Public Works Beach
Small Park with picnic tables developed on small man-made peninsula-like landfill (formerly Echo Dock) just north of the commercial port area (Charlie and Delta Docks). Nice view of harbor area and shipping activities.
Near Afetna Regional Beach Park Saipan, Puntan Agingan
Scenic rugged natural cliff line area. Formerly used as a public dump, the site is an abandoned area. Public land containing remnants of the dump, the Agingan Wastewater treatment plant and outfall, And a radio station and antenna field. Popular cliff fishing location. Nice Tinian view. Area is site of Proposed Naftan I Tasi Memorial and location where the Manila Galleon Nuestra Senora ran a ground September 20, 1638. The ship and its treasure were recently recovered and portrayed in the September 1990 National Geographic Magazine.
Puntan Muchot Shoreline Saipan, Puntan Muchot Shoreline
This section of Unai Garapan is about 3,000 feet long (Samoan Housing-Puntan Muchot) and up to about 60 feet wide. Micro Beach is one of the finest beaches for excellent swimming, exceptional scenic quality and picnicking. Strand vegetation is mainly ironwood trees. Various aquatic sport concessions are located in front of the two hotels. A lengthy bike/walking/jogging trail extends from Fiesta Hotel (formerly Saipan Dai Ichi) through adjacent American Memorial Park.
Naftan Wildlife Conservation Area Saipan, Puntan Naftan
Highly scenic rugged natural cliffline area designated as a wildlife conservation area. Historic monuments are located near tip of point. Difficult, often not well cleared rugged hike to point. It is recommended that first timers have someone show them the way!
San Antonio Beach Saipan, Afetna Shoreline
This beach is about 8,000-feet long and up to about 50-feet wide from Agingan Point to Hopwood Junior High School. Generally contiguous stretches of fine sandy beach. Strand vegetation is mainly ironwood trees. Southern most area has small sandy pockets with 10-foot backshore bluff. Scenic views of Agingan Point and Tinian.
Susupe Regional Beach Park Saipan, Puntan Susupe Shoreline
Beach is about 800 feet long and up to about 40 feet wide. Strand vegetation is mainly ironwood trees. Susupe Regional Park is the most well developed local public recreation facility on Saipan. Jet ski concession is located near park.
Talufofo Beach Saipan, Talufofo Shoreline
Unai Talufofo is a small pocket beach formed at mouth of Talufofo river. This scenic beach, about 328 feet long by up to 45 feet wide. Attractive setting of river, forest and ocean.
Tanapag Beach Park Saipan, Tanapag Shoreline
Tanapag Beach extends North and South from park between Puntan Flores (near Lower Base) and Puntan Dogas (near Tanapag Village) with a size of about 6,000 feet by up to 100 feet wide. Small regional beach park located on Tanapag Village shoreline.
San Vicente Beach Saipan, Tuturum Shoreline
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Small undeveloped scenic pocket beach with limestone bluff backshore.Cave located inland. One of the more accessible of a number of Unai Dan Dan pocket beaches located to the south. Mainly used by residents of San Vicente.
Mt Carmel Cathedral Saipan,
Sugar King Park Saipan,
Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine Saipan,
Saipan Botanical Gardens Saipan,
Saipan Zoo Saipan,
Chulu Beach Tinian, Chulu Beach
The beach is estimated about 2,500 feet long and up to about 40 feet wide. Most of the area is mainly a narrow grassy open space. Strand vegetation is mainly ironwood trees. A popular area for weekend picnicking.
Suicide Cliff Tinian, Chulu Beach
Similar to the stories told of Saipan’s Suicide Cliff, Japanese families and settlers fled for their life, their honor, and their country during the invasion of Tinian. Enter the newly paved road in front of Tinian Dynasty Casino.
Unai Dankulu Beach Tinian, Unai Dankulu
The beach is estimated about 6,000 feet long and up to about 40 feet wide. Most of the area is mainly a narrow grassy open public space. Strand vegetation is mainly ironwood trees. A popular area for weekend picnicking.
Tachognya Beach Tinian, Tachognya Beach
House of Taga Tinian, Taga Beach
Here you will find the ancient relics of Chamorro architecture. These Latte Stones date back to around 3,500 years old. One of those mysteries of the ancients, there are only a few found in Micronesia. Lore and folk story has it that this particular set of latte stone pillars, standing approximately 12 to 16 feet high were once the home of the legendary Chief Taga of the Marianas.
San Jose Church Tinian,
Blow Hole Tinian,
Kalabera Cave Tinian,
Taga Beach Rota, Taga Beach
Swimming Hole Rota, North West Coastline
Rota Swimming Hole is located at the southern most part of the Mochong Beach shoreline. There is a small park maintained just above this shoreline. The hole exists as a natural occurrence in the rocky shore, where the Philippine Sea's crystal clear waters are captured and warmed by the sun. Swimmers are cautioned to pay attention to tide levels and wave action; particularly during July through November when storms are more frequent causing more ocean action.
Rota Zoo Rota,
Latte Stone Quarry Rota,
See up close how the ancient Chamorro peoples created latte stone pillars from the limestone found in the earth using their hands, stones, and bone tools for carving. There is still only speculation about how these pieces of stone, weighing literally tons, were moved to other places within the island.
Wedding Cake Mountain Rota,
Alaguan Bay Look Out Rota,
As Matmos Cliff Rota,
Bird Sanctuary Rota,
Tonga Cave Rota,
Teteto Beach Rota,
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