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War in the Pacific National Historical Park
Directions
 
Ranger Bob and Ranger Ben
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Ranger Robert and former Ranger Ben pose in front of the newly installed Type-C Japanese Midget Submarine at the T. Stell Newman Visitor Center

Getting There

Plane
From the Mainland United States, Guam is accessible via flights from Honolulu, Hawaii, or Tokyo, Japan. Flights arrive through Guam via A.B. Wonpat International Airport.

Car
From the airport or Tumon, where most hotels are located, make your way to Route 1, Marine Corps Drive. Head south until the road ends and you arrive at the Naval Station Guam front gate. To the right, adjacent to the large 2-man Type-C Japanese midget submarine is the T. Stell Newman Visitor Center.

Our park is spread out over seven units. See the park map for more details. It is an approximately 25 mile roundtrip to see all the park units. Please allow for at least 2 hours to see them all and keep in mind that there are restroom facilities only at our Asan Beach and Ga'an Point Units.


Getting Around

Directions are given from the airport.

Apaca Point: From the airport, take Rte 10A to Marine Drive (Rte 1). Turn left go approximately 13 miles. Road will end at the front gates of the Navy base. Turn left on Rte 2 go approximately 2 miles, to a Y in the road. Take right fork; drive to stop sign. Unit is across the road. Asan Bay Overlook: From airport, take Rte 10A to Marine Drive (Rte 1). Turn left and go approximately 5 miles. Turn left on Rte 6. Travel approximately 4 miles. Park unit is on the right.

Asan Beach Unit: From airport, take Rte 10A to Marine Drive (Rte 1). Turn left and go approximately 6.5 miles to Asan. The park unit is on the oceanside.

Fonte Plateau: From airport, take Rte 10A to Marine Drive (Rte 1). Turn left and go approximately 5 miles. Turn left on Rte 6, travel approximately 1.5 miles. Park unit is located on the right.

Ga’an Point: From airport, take Rte 10A to Marine Drive (Rte 1). Turn left go approximately 13 miles. Road will end at the front gates of the Navy base. Turn left onto Rte 2 and go approximately 3.5 miles. Park unit is located on the oceanside, after the fire station.

Piti Guns Unit: From airport, take Rte 10A to Marine Drive (Rte 1). Turn left and go approximately 7.5 miles. Turn left on J.M.Tuncap Street, after the old 7-eleven (near Seawalker Tours). Drive to the end of the street and turn right at the stop sign. Take the next left and park next to the church social hall. The trailhead is just behind the wayside exhibit at the base of the hill.

War in the Pacific NHP Interactive Map
War in the Pacific NHP Interactive Map
Examine park units, offshore areas and roads.
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Did you know?  

Did You Know?
More than 50 years ago, by forced labor, the Chamorros built many of the Japanese fortification and defense structures that can be seen throughout the park and island.

Last Updated: March 26, 2009 at 20:18 EST