Asan Beach Unit

Asan Beach Unit during the 2021 Memorial Day celebrations.

War in the Pacific National Historical Park

Quick Facts

Location:

FPF5+7JF, Maina, Guam

Significance:

Park unit commemorating the northern landing beach during the Battle of Guam

Amenities

13 listed

Beach/Water Access, Benches/Seating, Cellular Signal, Grill, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Pets Allowed, Picnic Table, Restroom, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Showers, Trailhead, Wheelchair Accessible

In 1944, this seaside park, known locally as Assan Beach Park, was the site of fierce fighting. Assan Beach was the northern most of the two landing beaches used by American troops during the first days of the Battle of Guam.

On the morning of July 21, 1944, the Third Marine Division under the command of Major General Allen Turnage landing on Assan Beach. During the battle, Imperial Japanese defenders used Asan Point and Adelup Point, the two coral outcrops flanking the beach, as defensive structures. Defensive pillboxes, bunkers, and gun emplacements were clustered within these outcroppings and became strongholds for the Japanese defense.

After three days of bloody fighting, American forces succeeded in securing Assan Beach as their northern beachhead.

Today, the Asan Beach Unit is home to remains of the Imperial Japanese defenses and memorials to those who died during the battle. 

Learn more about how to visit and what to do at the Asan Beach Unit.