Lonely PlanetSep 23, 2026
Guide to American Samoa
Discover more about an oft-overlooked area of Polynesia, from when to visit and where to stay to fun things to do upon arrival in our guide to American Samoa.
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- Ofu BeachSightbeach in American Samoa
- Elsewhere
- National Park of American SamoaNature reservePago Pago, American SamoaUS national park, only one south of the equator
- StarKist tuna factoryPlacePago Pago, American Samoafactory in Pago Pago harbor
- Manu’a Cession DayFestivalPago Pago, American SamoaJuly 16th festival with feasts and events
- Mount ‘Alava TrailTrailPago Pago, American Samoachallenging trek with panoramic island view
- Lower Sauma Ridge TrailTrailPago Pago, American Samoatrail with view of Pola Island
- Pola Island TrailTrailPago Pago, American Samoatrail on Tutuila island
- Tuafanua TrailTrailPago Pago, American Samoatrail to desolate beach on western side of Pola Island
- Jean P Haydon MuseumMuseumPago Pago, American Samoamuseum on Tutuila island
- Pola IslandSightPago Pago, American Samoalimestone islet and seabird sanctuary off Tutuila
- Pola Island BeachSightPago Pago, American Samoabeach near Pola Island
- Tisa’s Barefoot BarRestaurantPago Pago, American Samoabar hosting an umu feast every Wednesday
- Fagatogo MarketMarketPago Pago, American Samoamarket selling fruits, art, and clothing
- Goat Island CafeRestaurantPago Pago, American Samoacafe serving burgers and drinks
- North Shore ToursPlacePago Pago, American Samoatour company on Tutuila island