Apia

Apaula Heights Lounge

Has a bar that affords views across the eastern part of Apia and the Pacific. The food is above average standard for Apia and prices range from $30-70 a main course.

Apia Park

One of the major sporting venues in Apia. Mainly used to hold rugby union matches but also association football matches and athletic events. Capacity is 12,000.

Apia Samoa Temple

The Latter Day Saints church west of Apia was opened in 1983 and is with its 75-metre high spire another place of worship that's also a remarkable landmark. Like other LDS Church temples, only members in good standing may enter, but anyone can walk the grounds.

Bistro Tatau

Australian-run restaurant that is considered to be the closest to Michelin quality in the city. Guys running the place reportedly a bit distant.

Mon-Fri 12:00-14:00 and 18:30-21:00. Dinner only on Sat

Burger Bills

Serves hefty portions of well seasoned fish and chips, fried chicken and chips and cheeseburgers. It's a challenge to finish the jumbo sized drinks. Limited options for vegetarians/vegans.

Clock tower

Built as a war memorial, the clock tower is regarded as the central point of the city.

Falemata'aga - Museum of Samoa

The country's national museum is housed in an over-hundred-year old colonial building that was once a German school. Among other things the museum has Lapita pottery and stone adze heads, used by the early settlers to the islands; a good selection of historical photos; information about tattoos, and examples of Samoan birds.

Mon-Fri 10:00-16:30·Entry is free though donations are welcome

Fish Market

The seafood here is at its freshest on Sunday morning as early as 05:00. You will find yellow fin tuna, eels, octopus, crabs, lobsters, sea urchins among other delicacies.

Flea market

The flea market nearby the fish market to the west of the Clock Tower, sells a variety of local handicrafts and imported items.

Fresh produce market

The new market or marketi fou is a traditional market selling all sorts of local produce as well as some handicrafts. One section sells kava by the cup.

Giordano's

Italian restaurant famous for its pizza. Vegetarian friendly.

Hotel Amanaki

Decent food for decent prices ($20 for fish steak w/fries). A popular meeting place for locals and ex-pats.

Immaculate Conception Cathedral

Catholic cathedral and one of the bigger buildings in the town, also its cupols and ornaments sets it apart from the rest of the city's buildings. It was finished in the mid-19th century, badly damaged in the 2009 earthquake, and reopened after renovation and extension in 2014.

Italiano Cafe

The Italiano Café on the beach road, halfway between the tourist office and Aggie Grey's has decent pizzas for $18/27/36 (small/med/large). A “medium” is enough for 2!

Kokobanana Bar & Grill

Premier steakhouse with impressive seafood too. Try the lobster.

Mon-Sat 17:00-21:30

Le Well

Liquor store, sells a good range of spirits and wines that are much cheaper than buying them by the glass from your hotel.

Marketi Fou

The main produce market in Apia. Operates 6 days a week with a few additional traders on Saturdays. A great selection of local food and exotic fruits, including fresh limes, mango, avocado, pawpaw, pineapple, soursop, breadfruit, coconut, taro, leafy greens and several varieties of banana (including red ones). Try the palusami (taro leaves baked in coconut cream). It's a good idea to stock up on fruit here before heading anywhere on the islands.

Mon-Sat

Mulinu'u peninsula

Holds the parliament house, the law and titles court, the historic observatory, and many important tombs.

Palolo Deep Marine Reserve

The only beach in Apia to the east of the harbour. Not really much a beach, though, it's mostly coral gravel. It's an official underwater park. The snorkelling initially seems pretty poor but if you venture further out (probably a good quarter mile swim) it gets a bit more interesting with the occasional turtle and black tip reef shark. Ask at the entrance where to swim, there's a marker post that helps. If you are stuck in Apia it's not a bad way to kill a few hours or just hang out at the "beach". You can rent snorkels here or better quality equipment from AquaSamoa at the Marina. Also check the tide chart at the gate before you pay, at low tide there is a long paddle out over very sharp coral to get anywhere deep enough to snorkel. The best time is on the incoming tide as the water level is high enough to clear the coral on the way out and you won't have to swim against the tide on the way back in.

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RSA Club

A local club that tends to be a bit rough and ready and caters to an older, beer-drinking clientele, but is a great way to meet locals and chat.

Robert Louis Stevenson Museum

This house was built by RLS, the author most known for Treasure Island and Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, during the final years of his life, which he spent in Apia. It was said to be the only place that he or his wife ever truly called home. Although none of his most famous works were written here, he did write some short stories here, including "The Bottle Imp", which he wrote specifically for the Samoans and Pacific Islanders. The Samoan translation of this story became the first work of literature to be written into Samoan (excluding the Bible) and the only work by Stevenson to be translated into Samoan within his lifetime. The house is now a very well-kept museum with a good collection of items either originally from the home or equivalents.

Mon-Fri 09:00-16:00, Sat 09:00-12:00·$15

Robert Louis Stevenson's grave

Located at the top of Mount Vaea overlooking the home, it is best visited in the early morning. As long as there has not been a lot of rain the longer and shallower path takes about an hour and is an easy walk. The steep path downhill is an option if it has been dry recently. Take water. From the grave, there are good views to the east and across the Pacific. There is no charge to climb to the grave.

Sails Restaurant

Serves seafood, steak, salad and a variety of pastas. Jazz nights, huge deck overlooking the harbour, very friendly service.

Mon-Sat 11:00 until late, Sun (dinner only) from 18:00·$8-45

Seafood Gourmet

Good food for reasonable prices and provides a view over the harbour.

The Edge Marina View

Restaurant, cocktail bar and event venue with DJs playing W-Sa nights

The fish market

This is when the locals go to buy fish for the special meal of the week, Sunday tonai.

Sun from 06:00

Amanis Restaurant

Delicious local food by the scoop for takeaway or eat-in.

Breakfast and lunch only·$4-20

Cocktails On the Rocks

Well established local and expat bar.

Paddles

Popular, if slightly overrated, Italian-style restaurant.

The Curry House Restaurant

Arguably the most authentic Indian cuisine in Apia.

Mon-Fri 12:00-22:00, Sat 16:00-22:00