Two Dollar Beach
A village-run beach on Tutuila's eastern coast with fales and a small entry charge.
Updated 3 September 2026
Two Dollar Beach, properly Avaio, is a sand beach on Tutuila's eastern coast run by the village that owns it, with open fales along the back for shade, barbecue areas and a fee collected at the entrance that gave the beach its usual name, though the amount has risen since. The water inside the reef is calm and shallow. It is one of the few beaches on the island set up for use rather than simply existing.
Highlights
- The village fales - open shade huts along the back of the sand.
- The reef water - calm shallow swimming inside the reef line.
- The beach setup - barbecue areas and facilities run by the owning village.
- The eastern coast - the shore running away in both directions.
When to go
May to September is the drier season. Weekends bring local families. Sundays are strictly observed and the beach may be closed.
Good to know
The beach may be closed on Sundays and during village events. The fee has risen well past the name. Facilities are basic and depend on who is running it that season.
Nearby
Alega Beach is west, and Pago Pago is beyond it.
What to pack for Two Dollar Beach
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- Reef-safe sunscreen - High SPF that will not bleach the coral you are swimming over. Find on Amazon
- Shelter suited to the place - Tent, tarp or hut booking - match it to the terrain and rules. Find on Amazon
- Quick-dry towel - A microfibre towel packs small and dries in minutes. Find on Amazon
- A warm sleeping bag + mat - Rated a little colder than you expect the nights to be. Find on Amazon
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