Micro Beach
A fine white-sand beach beside Garapan with calm, clear lagoon waters and a view of Battleship Island. It is the top choice on Saipan for watching the sunset.
Micro Beach lies on the north side of Garapan, next to American Memorial Park, and is one of Saipan's most popular beaches. The sand is fine, white and soft. Protected by the lagoon, the sea stays calm and waveless, shading from clear to pale green to deep blue as you move outward. On clear days you can see Battleship Island clearly out at sea. The water is shallow, which makes it good for swimming, paddleboarding and family play. In the evening it is Saipan's classic sunset spot. When the sun sinks below the horizon, the whole lagoon turns gold. Several resort hotels and restaurants are nearby, and you can walk to Garapan's duty-free shops and its Thursday night street market (schedules vary). Admission is free, with a car park and showers. Note: when there are no lifeguards on duty, take care in the water. Sunscreen is essential, and mosquitoes are common after dusk.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- American Memorial Park
- Garapan & Street Market
- NMI Museum of History and Culture
- Sugar King Park
- Old Japanese Jail
- Japanese Lighthouse (Navy Hill)
- Managaha Island
- Mount Tapochau