A picturesque white sand beach lined with beach fales and palm trees with magnificent views of the smaller outer islands on the south coast of Upolu. Lonely Planet voted it one of the Top 10 Beach Destinations of the World.

 

In 2009, an 8.1 magnitude earthquake shook the South Pacific, sending tsunami waves towards Samoa. Lalomanu was badly hit by the waves that claimed the lives of dozens and destroyed the reef that used to be there. Despite the tragedy, the locals have quickly moved on in true Samoan fashion.