50 Things to Do in Guam

1. Snorkel Tumon Bay's reef — just steps from major hotels, the protected reef is home to tropical fish, sea turtles, and colourful coral. Equipment rentals are available beachside from under $15. 2. Swim at Ypao Beach Park — the island's most family-friendly public beach, with calm, shallow water, clean facilities, and shaded picnic areas. 3. Take a glass-bottom boat tour — for those who don't want to get wet, these 60–90 minute tours glide over Tumon Bay's reef, giving clear views of marine life from the comfort of an enclosed boat.

4. Go parasailing above Tumon Bay — soar up to 400 feet over the azure Philippine Sea for panoramic views of the resort corridor below. Multiple operators offer solo and tandem flights from around $75. 5. Try stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) — calm bay conditions make Guam ideal for beginners. Many hotels offer SUP equipment to guests. 6. Jet ski along the coastline — available from the main beach concession stands at Tumon; a 30-minute rental offers enough time to explore the full bay.

7. Scuba dive at the Blue Hole — one of Guam's most famous dive sites, a large underwater chimney off Orote Peninsula dropping to over 100m. Suitable for experienced divers. 8. Kayak in Apra Harbor — the protected waters offer calm conditions and WWII wrecks visible from the surface. 9. Book a sunset sailing cruise — Guam's western coastline faces the Philippine Sea, making it one of the best sunset-watching destinations in the Pacific. Private cruises for two start from around $150. 10. Swim at Gun Beach — a quieter alternative to Tumon Bay, beloved by locals, with excellent snorkelling at its northern reef edge.

11. Hike to Two Lovers Point (Puntan Dos Amantes) — Guam's most iconic viewpoint, 120m above the sea at the northern tip of Tumon Bay. The legend of two CHamoru lovers who leapt from the cliff rather than be separated makes this more than just a panoramic vista. Entry $3. 12. Hike the Cetti Bay overlook trail — a challenging jungle trail with dramatic views over the southern coast. Best in dry season. 13. Visit Talofofo Falls — a three-tiered waterfall in the southern jungle, accessible by gondola or foot trail.

14. Explore Fonte Dam reservoir — a short jungle hike leads to this serene WWII-era reservoir, now a local swimming spot. 15. Rent a bike along the Tumon Bike Path — the coastal path stretches several kilometres, ideal for a morning ride. 16. Take an ATV off-road adventure — guided ATV tours through Guam's northern jungle and hillside tracks, around $80–$120 for 2 hours.

17. Visit Ritidian Beach wildlife refuge — the pristine northernmost beach in Guam, managed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service. Limited daily access preserves its unspoilt character. 18. Birdwatch at Ritidian — critical habitat for the endangered Mariana crow and Guam rail. Early morning ranger walks available. 19. Rock-fish along the southern cliffs — locals fish year-round from the dramatic limestone cliffs. 20. Drive the southern route — follow Route 2 through Agat, Umatac, and Merizo for village exploration, colonial forts, and Pacific panoramas.

21. Attend the Chamorro Village Night Market — every Wednesday evening in Hagåtña, this free open-air market fills with CHamoru food stalls, live music, craft vendors, and community spirit. The unmissable local experience in Guam. 22. Visit the Guam Museum — covers 4,000 years of CHamoru history, Spanish colonialism, WWII, and modern Guam. Admission $3. 23. Explore the War in the Pacific National Historical Park — eight units across the island preserve WWII battlefields, memorials, and underwater wrecks.

24. Pay respects at Asan Beach WWII memorial — where US Marines landed on July 21, 1944, to liberate Guam from Japanese occupation. 25. Climb to Fort Nuestra Señora de la Soledad in Umatac — Spanish fortifications overlooking the same bay where Ferdinand Magellan anchored in 1521. 26. Walk through Plaza de España in Hagåtña — the former seat of Spanish colonial government, with historic gazebos, gardens, and the ruins of the old governor's palace.

27. Visit Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica — the oldest Catholic church in Guam, dating to 1669. 28. See the Latte Stone Park in Hagåtña — ancient pre-colonial stone pillars that supported CHamoru houses. 29. Visit Gef Pa'go Cultural Park in Inarajan — a living history village where CHamoru craftspeople demonstrate traditional skills. 30. Attend a village patron saint fiesta — the entire community opens its homes to share traditional food, music, and hospitality. Check the GVB calendar before your trip.

31. Try kelaguen — the quintessential CHamoru dish: meat (chicken, beef, or shrimp) marinated in lemon juice, grated coconut, and hot peppers. Found at the Chamorro Village Night Market and most local restaurants. 32. Eat red rice and BBQ at a village fiesta — Guam's red rice cooked with achote seeds, accompanied by BBQ pork ribs, is the island's most beloved comfort food. 33. Dine at a beachfront Tumon restaurant — Pacific views alongside menus combining local seafood, Japanese-influenced dishes, and Western fare.

34. Have craft cocktails at a Tumon rooftop bar — sunset hour (around 6:30–7:30pm) is prime time. 35. Experience the Chamorro Village Night Market food stalls — red rice plates, BBQ on sticks, empanadas, kelaguen, and shrimp patties. Bring cash. 36. Try tosta — a traditional CHamoru bread roll toasted and spread with butter and sugar, sold at CHamoru bakeries for under $1.

37. Explore Japanese izakaya dining in Tumon — an outstanding selection of ramen bars, teppanyaki counters, and sushi-ya that rival those in major Japanese cities. 38. Try Korean BBQ — Tumon and Tamuning have a strong Korean restaurant scene with table-grill BBQ, banchan spreads, and soju. 39. Eat fresh Pacific seafood — mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo, and red snapper sourced daily from Guam's fishing fleet. 40. End the night with shave ice — finely shaved ice doused with tropical syrup flavours, from roadside stands across the island.

41. Shop duty-free at DFS Galleria Guam — cosmetics, fragrances, alcohol, jewellery, and fashion at duty-free prices, particularly popular with Japanese and Korean visitors. 42. Browse Micronesia Mall — the island's largest shopping mall with over 150 stores. 43. Shop at Guam Premium Outlets — 50+ outlet stores offering Nike, Coach, Calvin Klein, Kate Spade at discounted prices.

44. Buy CHamoru handicrafts — traditional woven pandanus baskets, shell jewellery, and hand-painted coconut shells at the night market or craft shops. 45. Book a couples' spa at a luxury resort — CHamoru-inspired treatments using noni fruit, virgin coconut oil, and tropical botanicals unique to the island. 46. Try a noni body treatment — noni (Morinda citrifolia) is sacred in CHamoru culture; resort spas incorporate noni oil in massage and body wrap treatments.

47. Practise yoga on the beach — several Tumon hotels offer early morning beach yoga sessions. 48. Play golf at a world-class course — Guam has six courses with spectacular tropical Pacific settings. 49. Watch a dolphin cruise — spinner dolphins are commonly spotted year-round off the western and southern coasts. 50. Watch the sunset from a clifftop — Two Lovers Point, Nimitz Hill, and Umatac offer among the finest sunset views in the entire Pacific.