Ritidian Point

Ritidian Point is the northern tip of Guam and the emptiest beach on the island, a stretch of white sand and clear shallows inside the Guam National Wildlife Refuge. Limestone forest climbs the cliff behind it, one of the last stands on the island and a refuge for native birds and the Mariana fruit bat. Caves in the cliff hold prehistoric Chamorro rock drawings, and latte stones stand among the trees. The refuge opens only on set days and closes when the navy uses the range nearby, and the current off the point is strong enough that swimming stays close to shore.