Obyan Beach
Unai Obyan
A quiet white-sand beach on the south coast, past the airport. The clear water inside the reef is ideal for snorkelling and shore diving, and nearby stand Japanese WWII concrete bunkers and latte stones from the ancient Chamorro people.
Unai Obyan Beach lies on Saipan's south coast, south of the airport. It is a peaceful white-sand beach with clear water inside the reef, which makes it a favourite for snorkelling and shore diving. Visitors can see coral, tropical fish and sea turtles. At the entrance to the beach stand concrete bunkers left by Japanese forces during WWII. In the trees nearby are the latte stones of the ancient Chamorro people. Radiocarbon dating has shown that this is one of the oldest settlement sites on the island. Locals often come for picnics at weekends, while the beach is usually quiet on weekdays. There is no lifeguard and no shop, so bring your own water and sunscreen. Strong currents run in the open sea, so stay inside the reef when snorkelling. Admission is free. It is about 25 minutes' drive.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ladder Beach
- Laulau Bay
- Forbidden Island
- Mount Tapochau
- Old Japanese Jail
- Sugar King Park
- NMI Museum of History and Culture
- Garapan & Street Market