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100+ Places to Visit in Marshall Islands
These are our favourite places across the Marshall Islands, from Majuro's museum and lagoon to quiet outer atolls and the wrecks of Bikini. Opening times and boats change often, so confirm before you go.
Places to Visit in Majuro
Arts and Culture
- Alele Museum (Uliga)
The best place in the country to see stick charts, canoe models and weaving that explain Marshallese ocean navigation. - Alele Public Library (Uliga)
A quiet, air-conditioned spot beside the museum with books and archives on Marshallese history. - Nitijela Capitol Building (Delap)
The striking home of the national parliament, worth a look from the road to understand how the young republic is governed. - Majuro Peace Park (Delap)
A small Japanese memorial garden by the lagoon remembering those who died across the Pacific in the Second World War. - Uliga Protestant Church (Uliga)
Join a Sunday service to hear the powerful harmonies of a Marshallese church choir. - Cathedral of the Assumption (Uliga)
The Catholic cathedral of Majuro, a calm place for Mass and a window into island faith. - Waan Aelõñ in Majel canoe workshop (Delap)
A training programme where young Marshallese build traditional outrigger canoes, keeping an ancient craft alive. - College of the Marshall Islands (Uliga)
The national college, whose events and library give insight into island education and research. - Marshall Islands Visitors Authority office (Delap)
Drop in for maps, handicraft contacts and the latest advice on outer island trips. - Marshall Islands Philatelic and Postal Service (Delap)
Pick up colourful national stamps, a light and unusual souvenir from one of the world's smallest postal services. - Choir competitions (Majuro)
Church groups compete in song and dance, a joyous celebration of island voices.
Shopping and Markets
- Alele Museum handicraft shop (Uliga)
Buy authentic woven fans, baskets and stick charts with the money going to local makers. - Payless Supermarket (Delap)
Majuro's biggest supermarket, the place to stock up on water, snacks and island essentials. - Robert Reimers Enterprises store (Uliga)
A long-running family business selling everything from groceries to hardware, a slice of Majuro history. - Uliga dock fish sales (Uliga)
Buy fresh reef fish and tuna straight from the boats when they come in.
Restaurants
- Tide Table Restaurant (Hotel Robert Reimers, Uliga)
Fresh tuna, sashimi and island dishes on the lagoon front, a classic for visitors and locals alike. - Marshall Islands Resort restaurant (Delap)
A lagoon-view hotel dining room for a relaxed dinner with fresh fish and international dishes. - Roadside barbecue stalls (Delap)
Grilled fish, chicken and breadfruit sold by families in the late afternoon, true everyday Majuro food. - Japanese restaurants of Majuro (Uliga)
The Japanese influence lives on in sashimi and noodle dishes at small family-run places. - Korean restaurants in DUD (Djarrit)
Barbecue and stews at Korean-run places reflect Majuro's role as a Pacific fishing hub.
Cafés
- Hotel Robert Reimers coffee corner (Uliga)
Morning coffee and pastries with lagoon views before the heat of the day. - Bakeries along the main road (Delap)
Local bakeries sell fresh doughnuts, buns and coconut bread for an easy breakfast.
Bars and Nightlife
- Marshall Islands Resort bar (Delap)
A lagoon-side bar for a sunset drink in one of the town's more comfortable settings. - Tide Table bar (Hotel Robert Reimers, Uliga)
A friendly hotel bar where visitors, expats and locals meet over cold drinks after work. - Marshall Islands Billfish Club (Delap)
The clubhouse of the local fishing club, the place to talk boats and tournaments.
Things to Do
- Lagoon dive and snorkel trips (Uliga dock)
Coral heads, sharks, turtles and manta rays are within easy reach of town on the right day. - Majuro Bridge viewpoint (Rita)
The highest point on the atoll, with the lagoon on one side and the open ocean on the other. - Shared taxi ride along the atoll road (Majuro)
Ride the full length of the single road to see how narrow and remarkable atoll life really is. - Sport fishing charters (Uliga dock)
Head beyond the reef for tuna, wahoo and marlin with a local skipper. - Sunset lagoon boat ride (Uliga dock)
Watch the sun go down from the water with the atoll's palms silhouetted around you. - Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (Delap)
Learn how this nation manages one of the world's richest tuna fisheries.
Nature and Outdoors
- Eneko Island (Majuro Lagoon)
A tiny islet of white sand and palms across the lagoon, perfect for swimming, snorkelling and a night away. - Rita ocean-side reef walk (Rita)
At low tide the reef flats reveal pools full of small fish, crabs and sea cucumbers. - Delap lagoon shore (Delap)
Watch canoes, fishermen and swimming children along the shore at the end of the day. - Majuro outer reef pass (Majuro Lagoon)
The lagoon entrance where currents bring in pelagic fish, a favourite for experienced divers. - Rita causeway at high tide (Rita)
Join local kids jumping into clear water from the causeway on hot afternoons.
Events
- Constitution Day (Majuro)
On 1 May the country celebrates self-government with parades, canoe races and community events. - Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day (Majuro)
Each 1 March the nation remembers the nuclear testing era with ceremonies and speeches. - Fishermen's Day (Majuro)
An annual fishing festival in July with competitions, weigh-ins and family fun at the docks. - Manit Day (Majuro)
A celebration of Marshallese culture in late September with canoe races, weaving and traditional games. - Gospel Day (Majuro)
Churches mark the first Friday of December with singing, dancing and community feasts. - Kūrijmōj Christmas season (Majuro)
Christmas brings weeks of church song and dance competitions, a highlight of the island year. - Majuro billfish tournaments (Uliga dock)
Fishing competitions bring the town together around the weigh station and dockside celebrations. - Majuro canoe races (Majuro Lagoon)
Traditional outrigger canoes race across the lagoon on national holidays.
Stays
- Hotel Robert Reimers (Uliga)
The best-known hotel in Majuro, on the lagoon in the heart of downtown. - Marshall Islands Resort (Delap)
A large lagoon-front hotel with pool, restaurant and easy access to government offices. - Eneko Island cottages (Majuro Lagoon)
Simple cottages on a private islet for those who want sand, stars and silence. - Majuro guesthouses (Delap)
Small family-run guesthouses offer a more personal and lower cost stay.
Places to Visit in Laura
Nature and Outdoors
- Laura Beach (Laura)
Majuro's favourite beach, with soft sand, calm lagoon water and the best sunset on the atoll. - Laura sunset point (Laura)
At the very end of the road, the lagoon turns gold as families gather for the evening. - Laura ocean-side reef (Laura)
Wild, windswept reef flats to explore at low tide, far from any crowd. - Laura picnic shelters (Laura)
Shaded spots by the water where families gather on weekends with coolers and children. - Highest point on Majuro (Laura)
The highest natural ground on the atoll, a reminder of how low and vulnerable these islands are. - Laura lagoon snorkelling (Laura)
Clear, shallow lagoon water at high tide is ideal for beginners and children.
Things to Do
- Laura Farm (Laura)
A farm supported by Taiwanese technical help that grows vegetables rare on the atoll. - Breadfruit roasting (Laura)
In season you can watch breadfruit roasted on open fires, a staple of island life.
Shopping and Markets
- Laura roadside fruit stalls (Laura)
Stalls selling bananas, papaya, breadfruit and coconuts straight from village gardens.
Arts and Culture
- Laura village churches (Laura)
Sunday singing drifts across the road from village churches that welcome respectful visitors.
Restaurants
- Laura village stores (Laura)
Small stores selling cold drinks, snacks and sometimes home-cooked food.
Places to Visit in Arno Atoll
Nature and Outdoors
- Arno lagoon beaches (Arno Atoll)
Long white beaches and clear lagoon water with almost nobody else around. - Arno stargazing (Arno Atoll)
With no light pollution, the night sky over the lagoon is spectacular. - Arno reef walks (Arno Atoll)
At low tide the reef flats reveal pools, shells and small marine life.
Things to Do
- Arno deep sea fishing (Arno Atoll)
Outside the reef the waters hold tuna, wahoo and marlin, long a draw for anglers. - Arno bonefish flats (Arno Atoll)
Shallow sand flats where patient anglers can try their luck with bonefish. - Outrigger canoe trip (Arno Atoll)
Join hosts on the lagoon in a traditional canoe for fishing or simple exploring.
Arts and Culture
- Arno pandanus weaving (Arno Atoll)
Arno's women are famed for fine weaving; buy directly to support families. - Arno village church (Arno Atoll)
Sunday services full of song are the heart of community life on the atoll.
Stays
- Arno village homestays (Arno Atoll)
Simple stays with local families who share meals, stories and island routines.
Places to Visit in Ebeye
Arts and Culture
- Ebeye island walk (Ebeye)
A walk around one of the most densely populated islands in the Pacific is eye-opening. - Ebeye churches (Ebeye)
Large congregations and powerful choirs fill churches on Sunday mornings. - Kwajalein battle history (Ebeye)
Learn about the 1944 battle for Kwajalein from locals and nearby relics.
Things to Do
- Kwajalein to Ebeye ferry (Ebeye)
The commuter ferry between the base and Ebeye shows daily life across the lagoon.
Nature and Outdoors
- Ebeye causeway (Ebeye)
The causeway to the northern islets offers lagoon views and a breath of space.
Shopping and Markets
- Ebeye stores (Ebeye)
Small family shops packed with imported goods and everyday island essentials.
Restaurants
- Ebeye family restaurants (Ebeye)
Simple rice plates, fried chicken and fresh fish served to workers and families.
Stays
- Ebeye hotels (Ebeye)
A few basic hotels mainly for business visitors, best booked well ahead.
Places to Visit in Bikini Atoll
Things to Do
- USS Saratoga wreck (Bikini Lagoon)
An aircraft carrier sunk in the 1946 tests, now one of the world's great wreck dives. - Nagato wreck (Bikini Lagoon)
The Japanese battleship from which the Pearl Harbor attack was commanded, lying upside down. - USS Apogon submarine wreck (Bikini Lagoon)
A submarine sunk in the Baker test, for experienced technical divers. - USS Pilotfish submarine wreck (Bikini Lagoon)
Another of the sunken test fleet resting deep on the lagoon floor. - USS Lamson wreck (Bikini Lagoon)
A destroyer sunk in the Able test, part of the extraordinary nuclear fleet. - USS Anderson wreck (Bikini Lagoon)
A destroyer lying on its side in the lagoon, part of the Operation Crossroads fleet.
Nature and Outdoors
- Bravo crater (Bikini Atoll)
A vast hole in the reef left by the 1954 Castle Bravo test, a sobering sight.
Arts and Culture
- Bikini Atoll World Heritage Site (Bikini Atoll)
A UNESCO site marking the dawn of the nuclear age and the cost borne by the Bikinian people.
Places to Visit in Kili Island
Arts and Culture
- Kili Island community (Kili Island)
Home of many relocated Bikinians, a powerful place to understand the nuclear legacy.
Places to Visit in Jaluit Atoll
Arts and Culture
- Jabor wartime ruins (Jaluit Atoll)
Remains of the former Japanese administrative centre and seaplane base, rarely visited.
Nature and Outdoors
- Jaluit Atoll Conservation Area (Jaluit Atoll)
A protected atoll ecosystem, the country's first Ramsar wetland site.
Places to Visit in Mili Atoll
Arts and Culture
- Mili Japanese relics (Mili Atoll)
Wrecked aircraft and guns from a wartime base lie among the palms.
Places to Visit in Wotje Atoll
Arts and Culture
- Wotje wartime ruins (Wotje Atoll)
Bunkers and gun emplacements from a Japanese stronghold, seen on rare outer island trips.
Places to Visit in Maloelap Atoll
Arts and Culture
- Taroa wartime airfield (Maloelap Atoll)
One of the best preserved Japanese airbases in the Pacific, with aircraft wrecks and bunkers.
More to Explore
We are still checking these with fresh sources, so confirm opening times before you go.
- University of the South Pacific Majuro Campus (Delap, Majuro)
A regional university campus that sometimes hosts public talks and cultural performances. - Formosa Supermarket (Uliga, Majuro)
A busy grocery and general store with an Asian twist and a good range of imported goods. - EZ Price Mart (Delap, Majuro)
A handy stop for household goods, snacks and cold drinks along the main road. - Marshall Islands handicraft cooperative (Uliga, Majuro)
A place to find fine pandanus weaving and kili bags made by women from the outer islands. - Majuro farmers market (Delap, Majuro)
Weekend stalls of breadfruit, bananas, pandanus and home cooked food, when they are running. - Enra Bakeshop and Restaurant (Uliga, Majuro)
A popular local spot for breakfasts, baked goods and hearty plates. - Monica's Restaurant (Delap, Majuro)
Simple, filling plates of rice, fish and chicken popular with office workers. - Wahoo Restaurant (Delap, Majuro)
Lagoon views and seafood make this a pleasant spot for an evening meal. - Island Star Restaurant (Delap, Majuro)
A busy Chinese restaurant with a long menu that suits families and groups. - Bob's Island Restaurant (Rita, Majuro)
A local favourite for home-style Marshallese and Asian plates at modest cost. - DAR Coffee Shop (Uliga, Majuro)
A popular café for coffee, cakes and a cool place to catch up on email. - Flame Tree (Delap, Majuro)
A casual bar and restaurant known for pizza and a lively crowd in the evening. - Raycon Diving (Uliga, Majuro)
A local dive operator running lagoon, pass and outer reef trips for all levels. - Shipwreck snorkel off Delap (Delap, Majuro)
Several small vessels lie in the lagoon near town, good for curious snorkellers on calm days. - Kayaking on Majuro Lagoon (Delap, Majuro)
Paddle along the calm lagoon shore at dawn before the wind picks up. - Japanese wartime relics of Majuro (Rita, Majuro)
Look for concrete bunkers and remnants of the wartime airstrip in the Rita area. - Bokanbotin Island (Majuro Lagoon, Majuro)
A quiet islet reached by boat for picnics and empty beaches. - Ajeltake lagoon beach (Ajeltake, Majuro)
A quieter stretch of lagoon shore between town and Laura, good for a swim away from the crowds. - Long Island Hotel (Long Island, Majuro)
A practical hotel near the airport, convenient for early flights. - Lagoon homestays on Majuro (Ajeltake, Majuro)
Staying with a family is the best way to understand Marshallese daily life. - Laura beach houses (Laura, Laura)
Simple family beach houses to rent for a night of quiet and stars. - Arno Atoll guesthouses (Arno Atoll, Arno Atoll)
Basic beachside rooms for visitors who want quiet and few comforts. - Ebeye Constitution Day events (Ebeye, Ebeye)
National holidays bring sports, music and community gatherings to the island. - Gugeegue islet (Ebeye, Ebeye)
The northern end of the causeway is quieter, with beaches and room to breathe. - Majuro Atoll Local Government reef cleanups (Majuro, Majuro)
Join community cleanups when they run to meet locals and give back.