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Rental car companies in Guam ask that you not drive their cars to Ritidian. Crimes targeting tourists are often reported there, the road is rough and flat tires are common, and parts of the area have no cell signal. If you want to visit, please join a guided tour.
Hello!
Today, I visited Ritidian Beach, said to be the most beautiful beach in Guam.
It’s about a 30 to 40-minute drive from Tumon and is open only from Wednesday to Sunday, from 7:30 AM to 4 PM.
It is also closed on U.S. federal holidays, so be sure to check before you go.
From the hotel area in Tumon, head towards Micronesia Mall, and you’ll see the mall on your right.
Continue straight and turn left at the next traffic light.
Keep going straight.
If you see views like this, you’re on the right track.
Don’t speed just because there aren’t many cars on the road.
Continue on, and when you see the sign for Finest Guam Golf & Resort on your right, turn left.
From here, just go straight until the end.
Follow the path indicated by the signs.
The road gets winding from here, so drive safely.
You’re almost there!
Continue straight until you see the sign saying “The beach is on the left” and follow it in.
As you go down the narrow road, you’ll see parked cars.
Please park here.
Follow the small path surrounded by jungle.
Ta-da!
Ritidian Beach appears.
There are other entry points, so look for a spot close to your car.
As you exit the path, the beach opens up. You’ll see many people enjoying their time.
When visiting, be sure to pack an icebox with ice and drinks, and prepare umbrellas or sunshades.
There’s no shade, so it can get very hot. Leisure mats and large towels are also essential.
The water is incredibly clear.
There are many coral reefs here, so make sure to wear aqua shoes when playing in the water.
The water isn’t very deep, but the current can be surprisingly strong, so stick to the areas close to the beach.
Swimming in deeper areas is prohibited.
This is a place where you can enjoy Guam’s beautiful beach all to yourself. Make wonderful memories!
If you’d like to go, please join a guided tour rather than driving a rental car.
