Even though it is only a 46-minute drive from Naha Airport, Sunabe Beach, located in Chatan Town in central Okinawa’s main island, is a sacred place for surfing and snorkeling. Because of the proximity to a military base, there are also foreign surfers, and you can enjoy an atmosphere similar to that of the West Coast of the United States. There is also a wide variety of gourmet food!
Point 1: 46 minutes from the airport! What is the location of Sunabe Beach?
Sunabe Beach is located 46 minutes by car from Naha Airport. It is located in Chatan Town where American Village is located. It takes 1 hour and 19 minutes to get there by bus, although you have to change buses once.
It is a bit surprising that surfing and snorkeling are available so close to American Village, but in fact, there is a point where “good waves” come in that even professional surfers come to practice.
However close it is, it takes 7 minutes by car or 30 minutes on foot from American Village to Sunabe Beach, but there is a wide variety of stores, so you can enjoy after-beach dining as well.
Point 2: Professional surfers also come! What kind of activities are available at Sunabe Beach?
Let me introduce some activities at Sunabe Beach!
Because the waves at Sunabe Beach are so good that even professional surfers come to the beach, many people, not only locals but also foreigners and tourists, come here to surf.
In addition to surfing, there are also people snorkeling and fishing. The shallow waters are also shallow when the tide is low, so you can see parents and children playing with the tide.
There is a seawall and a sandy beach, but since it is not an official beach, there are no rentals or activities available. However, it seems to be a good place for recreation mainly for the locals.
Point 3: What are the recommended spots and food around “Sunabe Beach”?
Sunabe Beach” is only a 7-minute drive or 30-minute walk from the American Village in Chatan Town.
Therefore, a short drive will take you to a wide variety of restaurants from Okinawan cuisine to international cuisine and fashionable cafes.
Also, the famous restaurant “Hamaya” is located in Sunabe, Chatan Town, and is famous for its Okinawan soba noodles.
Please come and experience the taste that has made people who have had Okinawan soba in various places say, “This place is on a different level!
