American Samoa
Around American Samoa
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American Samoa
“Cradle of Polynesia”
Island warmth, ocean spirit
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Welcome to American Samoa, where the fa'a Samoa way of life thrives. Enjoy the warmth of our villages, the beauty of our reefs, and the taste of our fresh oka. Come share a kava with us and feel at home.
Clubs for American Samoa
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The room
One room for everyone around American Samoa. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around American Samoa. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Pago Pago Harbor Natural harbor and center of commercial activity
- National Park of American Samoa The only US national park in the Southern Hemisphere, with rainforest and coral reefs
- Jean P. Haydon Museum Museum showcasing Samoan culture and artifacts
- Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary Protected bay with rich coral reefs and snorkeling
- Mount Alava Hiking trail with panoramic views of Pago Pago
- Cathedral of the Holy Family Catholic cathedral in Tafuna, a landmark of the faith community
- Outdoors Hike to Mount Alava
- Outdoors Snorkel at Fagatele Bay
- With kids Beach day at Two Dollar Beach
- With kids Church picnic after Sunday service
- Evenings Kava ceremonies at village fales
- Evenings Dance nights at local bars in Pago Pago
- Locals love Beachside picnic spots
- Locals love Taro patches
Through the year
- Flag Day April Parades, fautasi races, and cultural performances
- White Sunday October Children's church holiday with special services and feasts
- Tuna Festival August Food and music festival celebrating the tuna industry
- Manu'a Cession Day July Commemorates the cession of Manu'a islands to the US
- Fautasi Race April Traditional longboat races during Flag Day
Tropical maritime climate with warm temperatures year-round. Best time to be out is during the dry season from May to October. Best: May to October (dry season)
Talk like a local
- “Talofa”
- Hello
- “Fa'a Samoa”
- The Samoan way, a cultural concept
- “Matai”
- Chief or leader
- “Pango”
- Local pronunciation of Pago
Getaways
- Aunu'u Island Small island off Tutuila with crater lake and hiking
- Ofu-Olosega Twin islands with the famous white sand beach
- Ta'u Island Remote island with volcanic peaks and rainforest
- National Park of American Samoa – Ta'u unit Pristine rainforest and coastal areas
Local flavour
Rooting for Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Eat and drink
- Palusami Taro leaves baked in coconut cream
- Oka Raw fish marinated in lime and coconut milk
- Taro Staple root vegetable
- Breadfruit Roasted or boiled staple
- Kava Traditional ceremonial drink
Where people go
- Traditional fale houses Open-sided thatched structures, the heart of village life
- Umu earth ovens Cooking pits for traditional feasts
- National Park of American Samoa Tropical rainforest, coral reefs, and volcanic peaks
- Village churches Central to community and spiritual life
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Nearby
Every areaWestern District, Eastern District, Manu'a District, Rose Island and Swains Island, AS. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.