{"id":24700,"date":"2020-11-03T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-03T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/?p=24700"},"modified":"2026-04-07T23:10:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T23:10:22","slug":"national-park-of-american-samoa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/national-park-of-american-samoa\/","title":{"rendered":"National Park of American Samoa: The Complete Guide for 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With acres upon acres of verdant tropical rainforests, pristine beaches, and teeming coral reefs, National Park of American Samoa is a true hidden gem. Almost one-third of the park\u2019s surface is underwater and home to an astounding 250 coral and 930 fish species, making it one of the country\u2019s marine biodiversity hotspots.&nbsp;The only downside? This island isn&#8217;t easy to reach. Due to its remote location in the South Pacific (it&#8217;s the only national park south of the Equator!), it counts among the country\u2019s least-visited <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/national-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\">national parks<\/a> with only a little over 5,000 people ticking it off their bucket list every year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is the National Park of American Samoa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/82b0a232-4fb1-4c71-93c9-3d258e15c752-1400.jpg?placeid=2229&amp;name=National%20Park%20of%20American%20Samoa,%20&amp;lat=-14.258333&amp;lng=-170.683334\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>National Park of American Samoa, American Samoa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As its name says, the National Park of American Samoa (or American Samoa National Park) is located on the US territory of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"American Samoa (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/YrDhmEjTS\/american-samoa\" target=\"_blank\">American Samoa<\/a>, halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. The park is spread across three islands: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Tutuila (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/4chWD-idm\/tutuila-american-samoa\" target=\"_blank\">Tutuila<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ofu (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/AwACLLo15\/ofu-ofu-manua-manua-american-samoa\" target=\"_blank\">Ofu<\/a>, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ta'\u016b (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/iMJWa2Ssx\/tau-manua-american-samoa\" target=\"_blank\">Ta&#8217;\u016b<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facts About American Samoa National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/31b7ee66-6113-4835-a929-e03b8d2abe3f-1400.jpg?placeid=2229&amp;name=National%20Park%20of%20American%20Samoa,%20&amp;lat=-14.258333&amp;lng=-170.683334\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>National Park of American Samoa, American Samoa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"National Park of American Samoa (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/npsa\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\">National Park of American Samoa<\/a> was first opened in 1993 when, after years of negotiations, Samoan chiefs granted the National Park Service permission to lease the land from local villages for 50 years.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Besides protecting its flora and fauna, the park is committed to preserving the traditions of the Samoan culture, <em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/npsa\/learn\/historyculture\/faasamoa.htm\" target=\"_blank\">fa\u2019asamoa<\/a><\/em>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>While one-third of the plants in the National Park of American Samoa are endemic species that can\u2019t be found anywhere else in the world, its only native mammals are bats, including the giant fruit bat with a wingspan of over 3 feet.<\/li><li>American Samoa is the <a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/new-years-eve-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"last place to celebrate New Year's Eve (opens in a new tab)\">last place to celebrate New Year&#8217;s Eve<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best Time to Visit <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/a0e8641f-50d2-4ec4-b0a2-a311671384c8-1400.jpg?placeid=4789&amp;name=American%20Samoa,%20&amp;lat=-14.270972&amp;lng=-170.132217\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>National Park of American Samoa, American Samoa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located a mere 14 degrees south of the equator, American Samoa boasts a tropical climate with warm temperatures, frequent rain showers, and high humidity all year round. The best time to visit is between June and August when the weather gets slightly cooler and drier. The rainy season in <a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/national-parks-visit-in-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"National Park of American Samoa runs through winter (opens in a new tab)\">National Park of American Samoa runs through winter<\/a> (from October to May), so that&#8217;s when you are most likely to experience tropical storms. They can arise at a moment\u2019s notice, so be sure to check the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/forecast.weather.gov\/MapClick.php?zoneid=ASZ001#\" target=\"_blank\">weather forecast<\/a> before putting on your hiking boots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hours of Operation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/821c4ea9-cdff-406a-a6ee-49fedb7702b4-1400.jpg?placeid=4789&amp;name=American%20Samoa,%20&amp;lat=-14.270972&amp;lng=-170.132217\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>National Park of American Samoa, American Samoa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Park of American Samoa is open 24 hours a day, year-round. The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"visitor\u2019s center (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/npsa\/planyourvisit\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\">visitor\u2019s center<\/a> is open on weekdays from 8:00am to 4:30pm and closed on public holidays. Some areas of the park are occasionally closed due to trail maintenance and safety measures. For current status and updates, check out the park\u2019s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/npsa\/planyourvisit\/conditions.htm\" target=\"_blank\">alerts on closures<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Although the National Park of American Samoa remains open, all international flights to American Samoa are currently suspended due to COVID-19.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entrance Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/d3c500a8-ee4c-4fe5-9c95-2c766cee6946-1400.jpg?placeid=4787&amp;name=Pago%20Pago,%20Pago%20Pago&amp;lat=-14.275632&amp;lng=-170.702042\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>National Park of American Samoa, American Samoa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The entrance to the National Park of American Samoa is free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flights to American Samoa National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/425af4ed-55ba-487a-9175-3f1315993b0e-1400.jpg?placeid=4789&amp;name=American%20Samoa,%20&amp;lat=-14.270972&amp;lng=-170.132217\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>National Park of American Samoa, American Samoa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is only one way to get to American Samoa from the mainland United States: a five-hour Hawaiin Airlines flight from Honolulu. If you\u2019re visiting from Australia, New Zealand, or Fiji, you\u2019ll land at the International Airport at Upolu in neighboring Western Samoa. From there, hop on a half-hour flight to Pago Pago, the capital of American Samoa. Samoa Airways will get you to the rest of the park, but keep in mind that there are only four weekly flights to Ta&#8217;\u016b and one to Ofu. If you are feeling adventurous, you can catch the occasional passenger ferry to make the crossing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tours at American Samoa National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/e29741c9-77e6-4b0e-aefa-a5e14d4f6a3a-1400.jpg?placeid=4789&amp;name=American%20Samoa,%20&amp;lat=-14.270972&amp;lng=-170.132217\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Pago Pago, American Samoa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a sensational (medium to difficult) hike with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.southpacificwatersports.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">South Pacific Watersports and Fitness<\/a>. Tours can be booked at the visitor\u2019s center in Pago Pago.&nbsp;For less strenuous excursions, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.touramericansamoa.com\/tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">TourAmericanSamoa<\/a> will have you covered with their historical tours and visits to Samoan rainforest villages. Not what you\u2019re looking for? They\u2019ll be happy to put together a customized tour just for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">National Park of American Samoa Lodging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/28754225-651f-4e38-97b6-e17702dee4c8-1400.jpg?placeid=4789&amp;name=American%20Samoa,%20&amp;lat=-14.270972&amp;lng=-170.132217\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>American Samoa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">American Samoa Hotels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no shortage of accommodation ranging from traditional <em>fales <\/em>(beach huts) to inns, hotels, and resorts close to the National Park of American Samoa. Here are our favorites:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nighthawkcompany.wordpress.com\/maliu-mai-beach-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Maliu Mali Beach Resort<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sadieshotels.com\/sadies-by-the-sea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Sadie\u2019s by the Sea<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sadieshotels.com\/sadie-thompson-inn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Sadie Thompson Inn<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Moana-O-Sina-546195372236569\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Moana O Sina<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/tradewinds.as\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Tradewinds Hotel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g60672-d4309950-Reviews-Le_Falepule-Pago_Pago_Tutuila.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Le Falepule<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g60672-d295026-Reviews-Pago_Airport_Inn-Pago_Pago_Tutuila.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Pago Airport Inn<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/tisasbarefootbar.com\/?page_id=259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Tisa\u2019s Eco Fales<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmouliBeachFales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Amouli Beach Fales<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaotolodge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Vaoto Lodge<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">American Samoa Airbnb<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Several modest <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/american-samoa\/stays\" target=\"_blank\">Airbnb<\/a> lodgings are dotted around the harbor of Pago Pago, within a short drive from the park. The islands of Ta&#8217;\u016b and Ofu have no Airbnb rentals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">American Samoa Camping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have to leave your camping gear at home; camping is prohibited on the entire territory of the National Park of American Samoa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiking in the National Park of American Samoa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/dc4e1408-8e34-4f0c-b4a0-fa64934f0573-1400.jpg?placeid=6852&amp;name=Ofu%20Beach,%20Manu'a&amp;lat=-14.172866&amp;lng=-169.648331\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>National Park of American Samoa, American Samoa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although a handful of easy trails wind through the National Park of American Samoa, the steep terrain of unstable volcanic soils combined with frequent heavy rainfalls can turn your hiking trip into a perilous adventure. Be warned that the park lacks any advanced search facilities (the nearest Coast Guard is in Hawaii). Take extreme caution as there may be no one to rescue you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy, perfect for families:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/american-samoa\/tutuila\/lower-sauma-ridge-trail?u=i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Lower Sauma Ridge Trail<\/a> (0.4 mile out-and-back)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/american-samoa\/tutuila\/pola-island-trail?u=i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Pola Island Trail<\/a> (0.6 mile out-and-back)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moderate, fairly strenuous:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/american-samoa\/tutuila\/mount-alava-trail?u=i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Mount \u2018Alava Trail<\/a> (6.1 miles out-and-back)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/american-samoa\/ta-u\/siu-point-trail?u=i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Si\u2019U Point Trail<\/a> (5.4 miles out-and-back)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Difficult, experience recommended:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/american-samoa\/tutuila\/tuafanua-trail?u=i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Tuafanua Trail<\/a> (1.1 mile out-and-back)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/american-samoa\/tutuila\/mount-alava-trail--2?u=i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Mount Alava Trail<\/a> (5.3 miles out-and-back)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/american-samoa\/ofu-olosega\/tumu-mountain-trail?u=i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Tumu Mountain Trail<\/a> (5.4 miles out-and-back)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Things to Do in American Samoa National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"-14.274333\" data-longitude=\"-170.697052\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/cjpVlPe2X\/national-park-of-american-samoa-visitors-center-fagatogo-eastern-district-american-samoa\" data-placeid=\"6848\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/cjpVlPe2X\/national-park-of-american-samoa-visitors-center-fagatogo-eastern-district-american-samoa\">Start at the visitor\u2019s center in Pago Pago<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Screen-Shot-2020-10-30-at-11.57.08-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24745\"\/><figcaption>National Park Of American Samoa Visitors Center, American Samoa. Credit: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"nps.gov (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\">NPS<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Start at the <a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/cjpVlPe2X\/national-park-of-american-samoa-visitors-center-fagatogo-eastern-district-american-samoa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"visitor\u2019s center (opens in a new tab)\">visitor\u2019s center<\/a> in Pago Pago<strong>.<\/strong> Get an insight into the area\u2019s rich history and culture at the visitor\u2019s center of the National Park of American Samoa. The center is located in Pago Pago, a 30-minute drive from the park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"-14.172647\" data-longitude=\"-169.667053\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/AwACLLo15\/ofu-ofu-manua-manua-american-samoa\" data-placeid=\"6849\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/AwACLLo15\/ofu-ofu-manua-manua-american-samoa\">Snorkel coral reefs on Ofu island<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/fc13a774-3014-454b-9e37-9fce801a9024-1400.jpg?placeid=4789&amp;name=American%20Samoa,%20&amp;lat=-14.270972&amp;lng=-170.132217\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Of Island, National Park of American Samoa, American Samoa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The small volcanic island of Ofu is one of the world\u2019s most spectacular snorkeling locations with crystal-clear waters and enchanting reefs. The only catch is, there is nowhere to rent equipment on the island, so make sure to bring your own.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"-14.325755\" data-longitude=\"-170.732529\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/4chWD-idm\/tutuila-american-samoa\" data-placeid=\"4788\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/4chWD-idm\/tutuila-american-samoa\">Visit Forbidden Bay on Tutuila Island<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/5d5c8831-51c3-49d3-b5f2-72756d9964bb-1400.jpg?placeid=4788&amp;name=Tutuila,%20&amp;lat=-14.325755&amp;lng=-170.732529\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Tutuila, National Park of American Samoa, American Samoa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With its waters teeming with bright, soft corals and technicolored fish, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fagasa,_American_Samoa#:~:text=Fagas%C4%81%20is%20a%20village%20in,National%20Park%20of%20American%20Samoa.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Forbidden Bay (opens in a new tab)\">Forbidden Bay<\/a> is among the most beautiful bays in the South Pacific. It is a short walk from the pretty village of <a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/6S4hP6mSh\/fagasa-bay-fagasa-american-samoa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Fagas\u0101 (opens in a new tab)\">Fagas\u0101<\/a>, right at the edge of the National Park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"-14.364138\" data-longitude=\"-170.764053\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/2Wgyb1ksL\/fagatele-bay-fagatele-bay-western-district-american-samoa\" data-placeid=\"6851\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/2Wgyb1ksL\/fagatele-bay-fagatele-bay-western-district-american-samoa\">Go scuba diving at Fagatele Bay<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/ca7b030a-da7d-4dda-8ab7-c5ccaa1f47e4-1400.jpg?placeid=6851&amp;name=Fagatele%20Bay,%20Fagatele%20Bay&amp;lat=-14.364138&amp;lng=-170.764053\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Fagatele Bay, National Park of American Samoa, American Samoa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are few places on the planet better suited for exploring the vibrant underwater world than the <a href=\"https:\/\/americansamoa.noaa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa<\/a>. The star attraction is the 20-feet tall Porites coral dubbed Big Momma.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"-14.258333\" data-longitude=\"-170.683334\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/SH2CI4nYY\/national-park-of-american-samoa-american-samoa\" data-placeid=\"2229\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/SH2CI4nYY\/national-park-of-american-samoa-american-samoa\">Explore the National Park&#8217;s rainforest birds<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/1daf43ed-2c9b-4760-889c-887313c7558a-1400.jpg?placeid=4789&amp;name=American%20Samoa,%20&amp;lat=-14.270972&amp;lng=-170.132217\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>National Park of American Samoa, American Samoa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Look out for colorful, tropical doves and imperial pigeons, <em>lupe, <\/em>featured in countless Samoan proverbs and expressions. If you\u2019re lucky, you\u2019ll catch a glimpse of the bristle-thighed curlew, a rare migratory bird from Alaska.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"-14.172866\" data-longitude=\"-169.648331\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/t_dmowAnr\/ofu-beach-manua-manua-american-samoa\" data-placeid=\"6852\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/t_dmowAnr\/ofu-beach-manua-manua-american-samoa\">Relax on Ofu beaches<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/766912e6-2fb6-4b04-b000-29c61aea8e67-1400.jpg?placeid=6852&amp;name=Ofu%20Beach,%20Manu'a&amp;lat=-14.172866&amp;lng=-169.648331\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Ofu Beach, National Park of American Samoa, American Samoa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The soft pink stretches of sand surrounded by jagged volcanic peaks of the Ofu island count among the world\u2019s most stunning and secluded beaches. The calm turquoise water is perfect for swimming and snorkeling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"-14.249451\" data-longitude=\"-170.676392\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/K8_A312hv\/vatia-eastern-district-american-samoa\" data-placeid=\"6879\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/K8_A312hv\/vatia-eastern-district-american-samoa\">Live like a local in Samoan villages<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/7d60048b-bcaa-4ff8-8f61-bd4b50e6d890-1400.jpg?placeid=4789&amp;name=American%20Samoa,%20&amp;lat=-14.270972&amp;lng=-170.132217\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Vetia Village, American Samoa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Join the park\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/npsa\/learn\/historyculture\/homestay.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">homestay program<\/a> to spend a few days living with locals in a rainforest village. And the best part is, you\u2019ll be helping your Samoan hosts with everything from fishing to gathering fruit in the rainforest and collecting giant clams on the reef.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Things to in American Samoa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"-14.285396\" data-longitude=\"-170.676605\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/zY297SdWw\/blunts-point-battery-utulei-eastern-district-american-samoa\" data-placeid=\"6877\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/zY297SdWw\/blunts-point-battery-utulei-eastern-district-american-samoa\">Visit historic WWII sites on Tutuila Island<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/62ef8229-adfc-4604-a197-b334eeb1f172-1400.jpg?placeid=6877&amp;name=Blunts%20Point%20Battery,%20Utulei&amp;lat=-14.285396&amp;lng=-170.676605\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Blunts Point Battery, American Samoa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tutuila Island is the perfect place for history buffs. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Blunt's Point gun batteries (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/npgallery.nps.gov\/GetAsset\/6da9a0b1-6fa2-4fde-a83f-70f1ddbdd558\" target=\"_blank\">Blunt&#8217;s Point gun batteries<\/a> and Breaker&#8217;s Point naval guns were set up here to protect Pago Pago after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Japanese, however, only attacked once. Ironically, the missile launched from a submarine landed on the island\u2019s only Japanese shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"-14.277686\" data-longitude=\"-170.68779\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/NRT3MNZ0s\/jean-p-haydon-museum-fagatogo-eastern-district-american-samoa\" data-placeid=\"6853\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/NRT3MNZ0s\/jean-p-haydon-museum-fagatogo-eastern-district-american-samoa\">Visit Jean P. Haydon Museum in Pago Pago<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Screen-Shot-2020-10-30-at-12.08.37-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24748\"\/><figcaption>Jean P. Haydon Museum, American Samoa. Credit: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Samoa News (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/samoanews.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Samoa News<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoanews.com\/jean-p-haydon-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Jean P. Haydon Museum (opens in a new tab)\">Jean P. Haydon Museum<\/a>, named after the wife of the governor who welcomed the Apollo astronauts in 1970, displays an eclectic mix of Samoan artifacts and moon rocks, along with the American Samoa flag that was taken to the moon on Apollo 11.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"-14.021384\" data-longitude=\"-171.416565\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/iMYj87rKv\/namua-namua-samoa\" data-placeid=\"6854\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/iMYj87rKv\/namua-namua-samoa\">Go whale watching near Namua<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/b3560b2a-3e54-4f9c-840a-2c50374f6f8f-1400.jpg?placeid=6854&amp;name=Namua,%20Namua&amp;lat=-14.021384&amp;lng=-171.416565\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Namua Island, American Samoa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Between August and November, keep an eye out for southern humpback whales on their migratory voyage from the Antarctic. You can spot whales and their calves from almost any spot on the island that overlooks the ocean.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"-13.82899\" data-longitude=\"-171.747162\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/lH7fRpyCE\/taumeasina-island-resort-apia-tuamasaga-samoa\" data-placeid=\"6880\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/lH7fRpyCE\/taumeasina-island-resort-apia-tuamasaga-samoa\">Watch a Fiafia dance show<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/936f3cd5-1a36-4317-8794-eaccf10c2609-1400.jpg?placeid=6880&amp;name=Taumeasina%20Island%20Resort,%20Apia&amp;lat=-13.82899&amp;lng=-171.747162\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Fia Fia, American Samoa. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No visit to American Samoa is complete without experiencing fiafia, a performance of Polynesian slap and fire knife dances. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoa.travel\/stories\/fiafia-nights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Fiafia nights (opens in a new tab)\">Fiafia nights<\/a> are traditionally accompanied by feasts of local delicacies of breadfruit, taro leaves in coconut cream, raw fish, and seafood cooked on hot volcanic rocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"-14.270972\" data-longitude=\"-170.132217\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/YrDhmEjTS\/american-samoa\" data-placeid=\"4789\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/YrDhmEjTS\/american-samoa\">Watch the sun set and spend a night star gazing<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/e3115041-29c4-42e9-b6c4-77f90197b4bf-1400.jpg?placeid=4789&amp;name=American%20Samoa,%20&amp;lat=-14.270972&amp;lng=-170.132217\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Sunset, American Samoa. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear air and dark night skies make for a spectacular stargazing experience. The south coast of Tutuila\u2019s island offers breathtaking views of the Southern Cross constellation and plenty of shooting stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"-14.225644\" data-longitude=\"-169.43663\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/iMJWa2Ssx\/tau-manua-american-samoa\" data-placeid=\"6881\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/iMJWa2Ssx\/tau-manua-american-samoa\">Visit the sacred site of Saua on Ta&#8217;\u016b island<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/37dd8deb-8427-4b43-97f4-03eea27d96c1-1400.jpg?placeid=6881&amp;name=Tau,%20&amp;lat=-14.225644&amp;lng=-169.43663\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Tau Island, American Samoa. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/american-samoa\/ta-u\/attractions\/saua-site\/a\/poi-sig\/1456359\/1332083\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Saua village (opens in a new tab)\">Saua village<\/a> on Ta&#8217;\u016b Island is home to the earliest Polynesian settlements. Legend has it that Saua was the spot where the god Tagaloa created humans before sending them out to Polynesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"-14.275632\" data-longitude=\"-170.702042\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/RJPGKpruT\/pago-pago-american-samoa\" data-placeid=\"4787\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/RJPGKpruT\/pago-pago-american-samoa\">Spend a day in Pago Pago<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/395f8233-c59b-4853-8511-523cef3daeed-1400.jpg?placeid=4787&amp;name=Pago%20Pago,%20Pago%20Pago&amp;lat=-14.275632&amp;lng=-170.702042\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Pago Pago, American Samoa. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tucked away in the crater of an extinct volcano, <a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/RJPGKpruT\/pago-pago-american-samoa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Pago Pago (opens in a new tab)\">Pago Pago<\/a> holds the unlikely record of being a harbor with the highest annual rainfall in the world. While in Pago Pago, take a ride on a colorful <em>aiga<\/em> bus<em> <\/em>with blasting music. There are no schedules and no stops\u2014simply knock on the window when you want to get out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"-14.277083\" data-longitude=\"-170.690857\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/STUavusH6\/fagatogo-market-fagatogo-eastern-district-american-samoa\" data-placeid=\"6857\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/STUavusH6\/fagatogo-market-fagatogo-eastern-district-american-samoa\">Try Samoan panikeke at Fagatogo Market<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/e89ee7b6-f2dd-4d25-b18b-32e1d387f48e-1400.jpg?placeid=6857&amp;name=Fagatogo%20Market,%20Fagatogo&amp;lat=-14.277083&amp;lng=-170.690857\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Fagatogo Market, American Samoa. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t leave without trying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/212389\/samoan-panikeke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Samoan panikeke (opens in a new tab)\">Samoan <em>panikeke<\/em><\/a>, fried donuts with tropical banana flavor. 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