Obyan Beach — Attraction in Saipan

Perhaps the best beach for snorkeling. Security guard on duty until 5 pm (to watch over your car). No life guards on duty. The swimming area is limited by the reef (only locals and divers go beyond the reef, with special gear). You can swim on top of corals, the water depth always allows a 10 year old child to stand on the floor. Snorkeling on this beach, you can perhaps see most of the fish that you can see in Saipan (unless you are a diver).

Check the tides chat before you go - in low tide it's almost impossible to swim, you'll hit the corals with you knees and belly.

Another place for snorkeling to try is Wing Beach - a much smaller...

Breath taking view... however, need to consider that the path to get to the place is very difficult. Especially with a bottom heavy electric car. I have rented a Ev6 electric sedan and although I was confident it had the power to go up and down the rough terrain, I was afraid I would scratch and damage the battery pack of the car and had to park quite some way from the beach and walk (hike). A regular combustion engine vehicle should be fine (on a sunny day... if it rains i suggest using a 4WD).

But still, it is a quiet and beautiful place to visit away from...

First stop on our trip to Saipan after leaving the airport. Beautiful beach. Note that the beaches on the south side of the island are on largely unpaved roads. I took our car and was worried in a few spots if I’d make it out because of massive holes/potholes in the road. Recommend 4WD...