AN INTRODUCTION TO BEACHES ON SAIPAN

Scorecard (10 possible)

Access road - 4

Beach access - 9

Ambiance :-) - 7

Snorkeling - 6

Shells -6 The hermit crabs grab all the good shells, but there are still a few good one if you look closely

We thought you might enjoy a short tour of a few of the beaches on Saipan. Most are a bit of an adventure to access. The first and probably our favorite to date on island is Obyan - rough road access, but the parking lot is guarded from 8-5 which is a plus over some of the other beaches. Not that thievery is rampant, but we don't want to provide too much opportunity! :-)

The rough road lasts about 10 minutes. The beach is beautiful. it's on the east side of the island which means the reef is very close to shore and you have to be extra vigilant to not go out too far. the snorkeling is good here with lots of coral for the fish to hide in.

Rocky road to Obyan Beach

Man-eating potholes

The park at Obyan Beach

Looking left (north) at Obyan Beach

Looking right (south) at Obyan Beach

See the little hermit resident? Hermit crabs hole up in all the best shells.