Place · Gun Beach & north Tumon Bay
Gun Beach
Snorkel at Gun Beach in the morning: the reef sits close to shore at the north end of the bay; look before you swim, use a buddy and a rash vest, and take a car back at midday.
- Close reef
- Best 07:00–10:00
- Free
- Go 07:00–10:00
- Free entry
- Works with kids
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Rules in force · 9Bags go from the car to the hotel door
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Micronesia ↗Micronesia runs on a handful of weekly flights, so one cancellation can cost several days: build slack into every connection between islands.
- Guam ↗US entry rules apply: visitors need a US visa, ESTA under the US Visa Waiver Program, or eligibility for the Guam–CNMI Visa Waiver Program. Check US Customs and Border Protection for your passport; the Guam–CNMI waiver does not allow onward travel to the rest of the US.
- Guam ↗Guam is outside the US customs territory: complete the Guam customs declaration on arrival and declare food, plants and animal products.
- Guam ↗Drive on the right, as in the mainland US; a valid foreign licence is accepted for short visits.
- Tumon and Hagåtña ↗Buses are infrequent and a hire car or a tour is the practical way to the south; book it for the dry months if you can.
- Tumon ↗Bags go from the car to the hotel door; the strip is flat but hot and the crossings are far apart.
- Tumon ↗Plan the south and Hagåtña as one hire-car day: the strip has taxis but the sights beyond it do not.
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours Opens 00:00Hours Opens 12:00 AM
- Crowds
Quietest around 07:00–08:00 · go 07:00–10:00
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Thu · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: free
- Child: free to enter; gear priced by size
- Time to spend
- 45–75 min · up to 120 min if you linger
Best time to go
Quiet at 07:00; snorkel groups from 09:30; fewer people after 16:00.
By weekday: quietest Mon–Thu, busiest Sat, Sun.
Opening hours
- Hours
- 00:00–? (verified)
- Note
- Public beach, open all hours. No lifeguards on some stretches; check the flag and hotel advice.
- Hours note
- Public beach, open all hours; no gate or fee.
Which month is quietest
- Janheavy
- Febheavy
- Marheavy
- Aprheavy
- Maybusy
- Junbusy
- Julbusy
- Augbusy
- Sepbusy
- Octbusy
- Novheavy
- Decpacked
Quietest May–Oct · busiest Dec.
Estimate: desk reasoning from school-trip, weekend, season and holiday patterns; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
Weather here, next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Taxi or hotel shuttle to the north end of the bay; a short walk from Two Lovers Point coast path
- Ticket
- free · official site
- Stairs
- Not recorded
- Shoes
- Reef shoes in the water; sandals on the path.
Accessibility
- PartialStep-free entrance · A few steps at some access points.
- NoLifts
- Check firstAccessible toilet · In larger hotels.
- YesRamps · Ask a hotel for a beach wheelchair or a ramp (check).
- PartialWheelchair · Flat promenade; soft sand.
- YesStroller · Fine on the promenade.
- YesPlaces to sit · Benches and hotel terraces.
Sensory load
- Sensory load3/5 Medium
- Peak crowd3/5 Medium
Exposure: high
What to bring and the rules
- Footwear that suits the rule · Reef shoes in the water.
- A small bag · Keep valuables in the room; do not leave bags unattended.
- Water, a hat and sun or rain cover · Rated high exposure: little shelter while you walk.
- Shoes: Reef shoes in the water.
- Keep valuables in the room; do not leave bags unattended.
- Lockers or cloakroom (no) Use your room safe.
- Fine; ask before photographing other guests.
- Restricted near hotels and the airport approach (check).
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Bailouts
- heat: Hotel café with AC (anchor D)
- rain: Underwater World or a hotel café
- fatigue: Beach benches (anchor B)
Nearest rescue anchor: D — Hotel café with AC (field-verify)
Problem
Red lines
- Reef edges and currents: snorkel with a buddy and do not stand on coral.
- Heed the flags and leave the water if the surf builds.
- Sun: strong UV; wear a rash vest.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
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Nearby places
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More detail
Everything else we know about this place
Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- The name comes from a WWII Japanese gun position nearby; treat any war remains with respect and do not climb on them (check the marker).
- The reef is closest to shore here, so snorkelling is the draw; visibility is best in the morning and outside heavy-rain weeks.
- There can be a current running along the reef edge: swim parallel to the shore.
- Parking is limited; taxis and shuttles are easier.
- Use reef-safe sunscreen; check current Guam rules on ingredients.
- A hotel stretch may reserve chairs for guests; the sand itself is public.
Best time of day
Go 07:00–10:00. Plan 45–75 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; add one level on weekends and holidays
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- No ticket needed.
- Public beach access: Access lanes
- Snorkel gear: Hotel or beach kiosks
- Guided snorkel or boat trip: Hotel or tour desks
- Child: Same
- The beach is free; you pay for gear or tours.
- Dress code
- Shoes: Reef shoes in the water.
- Bags & lockers
- Keep valuables in the room; do not leave bags unattended.
- Lockers or cloakroom (no) Use your room safe.
- Photos
- Fine; ask before photographing other guests.
- Restricted near hotels and the airport approach (check).
- What's closed
- WeeklyPublic beach, open every day.
- Typhoon or high surfcheckBeach and reef unsafe after storms.
- Water claritycheckMurky after heavy rain.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public beach access | free | Access lanes | — |
| Snorkel gear | US$10–25 a set (2026 estimate) | Hotel or beach kiosks | — |
| Guided snorkel or boat trip | US$40–120 (2026 estimate, check) | Hotel or tour desks | Book the day before. |
| Child | free to enter; gear priced by size | Same | — |
How to do it well
- 1Arrive by 08:00 while the water is clear; check the flag and ask a lifeguard or hotel desk about the conditions.
- 2Wear reef shoes and a rash vest; swim parallel to the shore and stay inside the reef.
- 3Rinse at a hotel shower and have breakfast or a snack nearby before 10:30.
- 4Take a car back to the hotel for your bags or a rest at midday.
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
30min
Worthwhile
45min
Typical
75min
p95
120min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (75 min).
With the other 15 min, these are a walk away (their own visit time is on their page):
- Two Lovers PointWalk up the coast path or take a short ride for the sunset view.6 min on foot · 9 min spare
- Tumon Bay beachWalk or taxi south.15 min on foot · 0 min spare
- Proa (Chamorro plates)Lunch or dinner.15 min on foot · 0 min spare
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Inside, in order
Beach and shallows
30 minSwimming and easy snorkelling.
Reef edge (confident swimmers)
30 minFish and coral; needs a buddy.
Coast path to Two Lovers Point
15 minA short walk with sea views (check the surface).
Hotel café
20 minAC and drinks.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- quiet
- Worst while inside
- light
- Leave by
- 09:159:15 AM
- Closing buffer
- 555′
Good window: go.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 18:30. Public beach; plan to leave before dusk.
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partlyA few steps at some access points.
- Lifts: no · no
- Accessible toilet: check · checkIn larger hotels.
- Ramps: yes · yesAsk a hotel for a beach wheelchair or a ramp (check).
- Wheelchair: partly · partlyFlat promenade; soft sand.
- Stroller: yes · yesFine on the promenade.
- Places to sit: yes · yesBenches and hotel terraces.
A hotel-front promenade is flat; the beach itself is soft sand with a shallow entry.
Step-free route
- 1Reach the promenade by taxi; it is flat.
- 2Ask a hotel for a beach wheelchair or a ramp (check).
- 3Use the shaded seating and skip the soft sand if using a manual chair.
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | yes | In nearby hotels and cafés (check). |
| Accessible toilet | check | In larger hotels. |
| Lockers or cloakroom | no | Use your room safe. |
| Café or food | yes | Hotel cafés and a snack stand (check). |
| Drinking water | yes | Bottled water. |
| Seating | yes | Benches and terraces. |
| Wi-Fi | limited | Hotels and cafés. |
| Card payment | yes | Cards accepted almost everywhere. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb–May | Calmest, driest months | Best snorkel visibility. | check |
| Jul–Nov | Wet and typhoon season | Swell, currents and murk are more likely. | check |
| Jul 21 | Liberation Day | Beaches are crowded with locals. | check |
| Dec–Jan | Peak season | Busier from 10:00.Busier from 10:00 AM. | check |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit to Guam | good | Close reef and calm mornings. |
| Snorkellers | good | Best reef access on the bay. |
| Families with small kids | caution | Currents at the reef edge; supervise closely. |
| Wheelchair users | caution | Flat promenade; soft sand. |
| Visitors who dislike heat | caution | Go before 10:00.Go before 10:00 AM. |
Skip it if
- The sea is rough or red-flagged.
- You cannot swim or lack a buddy.
Rules on site
- food
- Snacks fine; take rubbish with you.
With kids
- with kids
- Good for confident swimmers with adult supervision; the reef edge can have currents.
- child price
- free
Combine with
Combine with
- 6 minTwo Lovers Point — Walk up the coast path or take a short ride for the sunset view.
- 15 minTumon Bay beach — Walk or taxi south.
- 15 minProa (Chamorro plates) · eat — Lunch or dinner.
- 20 minUnderwater World — Air-conditioned aquarium in the middle of Tumon.
Walk the Gun Beach & north Tumon Bay area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time
Best photo time today
Sun times for today load in your browser.
| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Reef shallows with a waterproof phone case | 08:00–10:008:00 AM–10:00 AM | Do not stand on coral. |
| Bay curve from the north end | Early morning | No drones near hotels. |
| Sunset from the sand | 17:30–18:305:30 PM–6:30 PM | Keep clear of swim lanes. |
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Are there shops nearby?
Only a few; bring water and snacks.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is it safe for solo swimmers?
Use a buddy at the reef edge.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Why is it called Gun Beach?
After a WWII Japanese gun position nearby. Check local markers for details.
Is Gun Beach good for snorkelling?
Yes, the reef is closest to shore at the north end of the bay. Go early and stay inside the reef.
Do I need a guide?
Not for the shallows, but a guide helps at the reef edge.
Are there lifeguards?
Not on every stretch. Check the flag and ask the hotel.
Can I walk to Two Lovers Point?
It is a short walk along the coast path, though the path can be rough; a taxi is easier with children.
Is the water clear all year?
It is clearest Feb–May and after calm weeks; wet-season swell and rain reduce visibility.
Photos
Deep dive
Sources
- officialGuam Visitors Bureau (official)
- secondaryWikivoyage — Guam
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