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- The Japanese coastal gun. This is why the beach has its name. A World War II Japanese gun emplacement sits on the sand, weathered and rust-brown, and you can stand beside the barrel for a photo. It is a quick stop, but it gives the beach a story that Tumon’s other sands lack.
- Snorkeling the reef flat. Wade out over the shallow reef and float over coral heads, where small reef fish dart in and out. Because Tumon Bay is a marine preserve, the fish here are used to swimmers, which makes the water good for beginners. Go at higher tide, since low water leaves little room above the coral.
- Sunset at the water’s edge. Gun Beach faces west, so the sun sets straight into the Philippine Sea with nothing blocking it. Bring a cold drink from a store in Tumon, sit on the sand and watch the sky go orange behind
- The Japanese coastal gun. This is why the beach has its name. A World War II Japanese gun emplacement sits on the sand, weathered and rust-brown, and you can stand beside the barrel for a photo. It is a quick stop, but it gives the beach a story that Tumon’s other sands lack.
- Snorkeling the reef flat. Wade out over the shallow reef and float over coral heads, where small reef fish dart in and out. Because Tumon Bay is a marine preserve, the fish here are used to swimmers, which makes the water good for beginners. Go at higher tide, since low water leaves little room above the coral.
- Sunset at the water’s edge. Gun Beach faces west, so the sun sets straight into the Philippine Sea with nothing blocking it. Bring a cold drink from a store in Tumon, sit on the sand and watch the sky go orange behind the resort palms. The crowd is small, and the light on the reef flat is soft.
- Two Lovers Point. This sheer limestone cliff stands just north and looks down over the whole curve of Tumon Bay. The legend tells of two lovers who tied their hair together and leapt, and you can read it on site. The lookout is easy to reach from the beach by car or taxi, and the view of turquoise water against the cliff is worth the short detour. Late afternoon gives the best light, and entry is charged at the gate.
- A walk along Tumon Bay. From the gun, follow the sand and the beachfront path south past the resorts, with the water on your right. You pass swimmers, paddleboarders and parasailing boats, then reach the shops and restaurants of Tumon, where you can find a cheap meal or a drink once the sun is down. At night the strip turns into a lively, well-lit promenade, safe enough for an easy stroll back along the water.
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