Pola Island, Pago Pago

Lonely PlanetSep 23

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.

limestone islet and seabird sanctuary off Tutuila

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National Park of American SamoaNature reserveUS national park, only one south of the equator
StarKist tuna factoryPlacefactory in Pago Pago harbor
Manu’a Cession DayFestivalJuly 16th festival with feasts and events
Mount ‘Alava TrailTrailchallenging trek with panoramic island view
Lower Sauma Ridge TrailTrailtrail with view of Pola Island
Pola Island TrailTrailtrail on Tutuila island
Tuafanua TrailTrailtrail to desolate beach on western side of Pola Island
Jean P Haydon MuseumMuseummuseum on Tutuila island
Pola IslandSightlimestone islet and seabird sanctuary off Tutuila
Pola Island BeachSightbeach near Pola Island
Tisa’s Barefoot BarRestaurantbar hosting an umu feast every Wednesday
Fagatogo MarketMarketmarket selling fruits, art, and clothing
Goat Island CafeRestaurantcafe serving burgers and drinks
North Shore ToursPlacetour company on Tutuila island
Elsewhere
Ofu BeachSightOfu, American Samoabeach in American Samoa

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Guide to American Samoa