District · Tumon
Gun Beach and north Tumon
The reef is closest to shore; fewer shops; a car or taxi for dinner.
Key facts
- Suits
- Snorkellers and quieter stays
- Room prices
- $$
- price band of 5
- Sights here
- 1
- Eats here
- 1
What it's like
- Feels:
- Quieter reef beach with fewer shops
- Suits:
- Snorkellers and quieter stays
- Best time:
- 07:00–10:007:00 AM–10:00 AM
- Watch out for:
- Swimming with no buddy.
- In short:
- The reef is closest to shore; fewer shops; a car or taxi for dinner.
About these names
Tumon is one long bay with four working areas: the central strip with most hotels, malls and restaurants; Gun Beach and the north end; Ypao Beach and the south end; and the north cliff at Two Lovers Point.
Where exactly
This district is highlighted. Shapes follow this guide's walking areas and places, not official boundaries.
Gun Beach and north Tumon
sleepseePrice $$
The reef is closest to shore; fewer shops; a car or taxi for dinner.
Suits: Snorkellers and quieter stays
On the map: Gun Beach
District guideWalk: Gun Beach & north Tumon BaySleep: Gun Beach endIn the districts table
Off the map: Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM) (15–30 min by the usual route).
Not drawn yet (no coordinates in this guide): Hagåtña and the south. See the table above.
Where’s what, as a list:
- Tumon central: Most hotels, T Galleria, the plazas, Underwater World and the main beach. Suits: First-timers and families. Price band $$.
- Gun Beach and north Tumon: The reef is closest to shore; fewer shops; a car or taxi for dinner. Suits: Snorkellers and quieter stays. Price band $$.
- Ypao Beach and south Tumon: A park with shade, toilets and showers; a taxi from the middle of the bay. Suits: Calm swims and picnics.
- Two Lovers Point: A cliff viewpoint; go by car in the late afternoon. Suits: Sunset and photography.
- Hagåtña and the south: The capital, museums and old villages are 15–30 km away by car.The capital, museums and old villages are 9.3–19 mi away by car. Suits: A hire-car day.
- Sleep area Gun Beach end: suits Snorkellers and quieter stays, price band $$.
- Sleep area Tumon central: suits First-timers and families, price band $$.
- Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM), 15–30 min by the usual route.
Stay here?
How this district's sleep area scores for five kinds of traveler, ranked against the other Tumon districts that have scores. Scores are this guide's 1–5 judgements.
First visit
2nd of 2
The reef is close; Two Lovers Point is a short ride.
Better for this: Tumon central
Families
best of 2
Beach and pool; fewer shops close by.
Light sleepers
best of 2
Quieter than the middle of the bay.
Night owls
2nd of 2
Little; take a taxi to the strip.
Better for this: Tumon central
On a budget
best of 2
Slightly cheaper than the middle.
See
Opening hours and prices from each place page; (check) means typical hours, not yet verified.
- Gun BeachBook a time
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.
- Hours:
- Public beach, open all hours; no gate or fee.(check)
- Entry:
- Free
Eat
What to order and what locals pay, from each eat page. Prices are estimates; check the menu.
- Hotel beach bar for sunset (type, confirm locally)
A hotel beach bar for a sunset drink and light food: go at 17:30, order a cool drink, and plan the walk back before dark; prices are resort prices.
Order: Happy hour: Ask for the times.
Price: US$6–9 for a beer at a local bar.
Sleep
Quieter north end with reef snorkelling at the door; a short car ride from the central plazas.
Rooms: US$90–150 (check)
Skip this if: Fewer shops and restaurants at the door.
4–8 min walk to Gun Beach & north Tumon Bay
Getting there and around
Where to get off
- Walk along the beach path from your hotel · 5 min walk to Hotel beach bar for sunset (type, confirm locally)
On to the next area
- Car south: about 6 min to Tumon central: beach, shops & hotels
- Car north: about 6 min to Two Lovers Point & the northern cliff
Minutes are this guide’s typical walking and ride times (p50–p90); traffic and heat stretch them.
Photo and sunset spots
Light: 08:00–10:00
Use a waterproof case; do not stand on coral.
Safety at night and noise
Gun Beach and northday: oknight: caution
Fewer people at night; take a taxi.
Quiet nights
Quieter than the middle of the bay.
Nightlife
Little; take a taxi to the strip.
Late arrival
Confirm late arrival with the hotel.
Nearby districts
Built from this guide’s Tumon districts table, place, eat and sleep pages, route graph and city notes. Hours, prices and rules change: anything marked (check) is typical, not verified. checked: 2026-09.