Lalomanu is a village situated on the eastern coast of Upolu island in Samoa, lying within the Aleipata Itupa i Luga electoral constituency of the larger Atua political district. Home to a population of 712 people, this eastern Upolu coastal destination offers travellers a direct look at local village life in the South Pacific. It sits approximately an hour and fifteen minutes away by road from Apia, Samoa's national capital, making it a straightforward drive for visitors travelling across Upolu.
Visitors planning a trip to Lalomanu will find a tranquil coastal environment deeply connected to the local district. While the village experienced severe damage and fatalities during the 2009 Samoa tsunami following a September 29 earthquake south of the Samoan Islands, it remains an essential focal point of Upolu's eastern shore. Its position on the island provides a scenic setting for travellers looking to explore beyond the capital city into Samoa's traditional political and electoral regions.
01 Highlights & things to do
What makes this stretch of coast worth the trip — from the water to the walks, wildlife and the views.
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Beach map & the area
The free OpenStreetMap layer below shows the beach and its surroundings — the coastline, access roads, nearby towns and where to park. Zoom in for detail, or open it live in a full map.
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02 Getting there
| Option | Detail |
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| Car | Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes drive from Apia, the capital of Samoa. |
Getting there · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · always double-check access & ferries
03 Nearby & around
Other beaches, coves, towns and sights within easy reach — worth stringing together into a coastal day.
Good to know
- Lalomanu is located on the east coast of Upolu within the Atua political district.
- The village was heavily damaged by a tsunami on 29 September 2009.