Tula Village
Located on the most eastern point of Tutuila island, the sleepy destination of Tula Village presents a beautiful white-sand beach, along with a scenic hiking trail that hugs the high cliffs on the way to Cape Matatula. Featuring panoramic views of the coast, this well-maintained trail offers unforgettable scenic vistas from which to observe dolphins or sea turtles from above as you make your way to the village of Onenoa at the far end of the hike.
Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Encompassing 25 square miles, Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary features a extensive coral reef ecosystem inside the remnants of a collapsed volcanic crater. Teeming with tropical fish including parrot fish and damselfish, the sanctuary is bordered by steep, 200-foot vertical cliffs brimming with lush, tropical landscapes. From June through September, humpback whales can be seen and heard plying the waters, while several species of sea turtles and pods of dolphins are known to frequent the bay.
Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary
P.O. Box 4318
Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799
(684) 633-7354
Mount Alava
The summit of Mount Alava ascends 1,610 feet above sea level, reached by a seven-mile trail originating at Fagasa Pass. Along the way, hikers will view two sites from World War II: Breakers Point and the Blunt's Point Gun Emplacement. Stellar coral reefs await on the beaches of Ofu and Olosega, where snorkeling and swimming are highlights.
National Park of American Samoa
Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799
(684) 633-7082
Lalomanu Beach
Located on the southeastern tip of Upolu lies one of Samoa's most pristine white-sand beaches: Lalomanu Beach. This idyllic retreat offers stellar swimming opportunities and beaches as well as a cool, blue lagoon in which to relax and unwind. A protected marine reserve, the translucent lagoon teems with a colorful variety of tropical fish awaiting snorkelers and scuba divers alike.
