Tachogna Beach
A calm beach at San Jose on Tinian, the island's main swimming spot.
Updated 3 September 2026
Tachogna at San Jose is Tinian's main beach, a stretch of white sand on the sheltered western side of the island with shallow calm water and shade trees along the back, and it sits within walking distance of the village. Next to it is Taga Beach with its cliff jump. Tinian has around three thousand people, so even the main beach is usually close to empty. Tinian's western side faces Saipan across a channel a few kilometres wide, visible from the beach on clear days.
Highlights
- The white sand - the island's main beach on the sheltered side.
- The calm shallow water - conditions suited to easy swimming.
- The shade trees - the cover along the back of the beach.
- The emptiness - a main beach on an island of three thousand people.
When to go
December to June is the drier season. Typhoon season runs July to November. Weekends bring some local visitors.
Things to know
Facilities are minimal. Getting to Tinian means a short flight from Saipan and services are limited. Sargassum and debris wash up at times.
Nearby
Taga Beach is alongside, and the House of Taga is nearby.
What to pack for Tachogna Beach
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- Reef-safe sunscreen - High SPF that will not bleach the coral you are swimming over. Find on Amazon
- Quick-dry towel - A microfibre towel packs small and dries in minutes. Find on Amazon
- Water shoes - Protect your feet on rocky entries, hot sand and sea-urchin spines. Find on Amazon
- Dry bag - Keeps phone, cash and keys safe while you are in the water. Find on Amazon
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