Jul 27, 2013 - 1 min read

Emerald Beach, Okinawa

A pristine beach at Ocean Expo Park

By Chris Barnes

Community writer

Emerald Beach is best enjoyed at high tide

Keep a lookout for the turtle nests on the viewing beach

Emerald Beach, located in the Ocean Expo Park

The kiosk and bathing facilities

There are lifeguards stationed in the water, on the beach and the surrounding paths

There are numerous free undercover seating options or you can rent beach lounges

There's plenty of room on the white coral sand beaches

Emerald Beach is located on the premisis of Ocean Expo Park

Looking back to the Ocean Expo Park from the resting beach

Kiosk and bathing facilities

A well stocked shop with refreshments, beach accessories and souvenirs

Emerald Beach has lots of seating and undercover facilities

Emerald Beach is located within the Ocean Expo Park on the Motobu Peninsula. Situated at the northern end of the Ocean Expo Park, Emerald Beach is a family friendly "Y" shaped coral sand beach separated into three sections: Playing, resting and viewing. True to its name, this beach offers a beautiful view of Motobu Peninsula's emerald green sea which contrasts with the white coral sand beach. Being a part of the Ocean Expo Park, this beach can get quite busy at times, but thanks to its three separate beach sections, it can easily accommodate the crowds. Parking at the Ocean Expo Park lots are free whether visiting Churaumai Aquarium or Emerald Beach. The beach is open April 1 through October 31, and is equipped with swimming nets, showers, toilets, lockers, a well stocked kiosk, a snack stand and also offers rental lounges from 1,000 yen. To access Emerald Beach by car, simply make your way to the Ocean Expo Park and use parking facility No. 9.

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Christina Oshima

Christina Oshima 10 years ago

Beautiful beach! Reminds me of Southeast Asia...

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Olga

Olga 10 years ago

Nice beach!

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Chris Barnes

Chris Barnes Photographer 10 years ago

Indeed it is, but it's best enjoyed during a high tide.

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Justin Velgus

Justin Velgus 10 years ago

You gotta have beaches in Okinawa. Any idea what all the construction in the background was about? Lots of cranes there.

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Chris Barnes

Chris Barnes Photographer 10 years ago

I can't quite remember exactly, but it definitely looked like accomodation.

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