2 Best Sights in Guam

There are pros and cons to Tumon Beach, Guam's number-one tourist draw. On the plus side, it's a beautiful, long white coral-sand beach with calm turquoise waters. You can snorkel over coral reefs and enjoy any watersport you can think of. There are great distractions for kids, in particular Underwater World which, at 300 feet long, claims to have the longest walk-through tunnel aquarium in the world. On the down side, behind the beach there are numerous towering resort hotels—although there's a good chance you'll end up staying in one of these—meaning this is no get-away-from-it-all island experience. Solitude is one thing you won't find. Guam sees more than a million visitors every year, and most of them end up here. It can get very crowded at peak times.

Locatedd towards the southern end of Tumon Bay, close to the Hilton, this is the largest and most popular beach and park on Guam. Its official name has been changed to Joseph Flores Beach Park, but locals still know it by its former moniker Ypao Beach, and calling it anything else may generate a blank stare. A great place for picnicking and barbecues, the park fringes coral-filled water that's good for snorkeling. Concerts and parties are held in the park's amphitheater on a regular basis. This is a popular spot; try avoiding it on weekends, when it can overflow with visitors.