Area along the north coast of Guadalcanal.

History
Code-named 'Red Beach' by American forces it was the site of the intial landing on the island. Contrary to popular belief, this name was not due to blood shed in the inital landing, which there were no casualties. Then & Now Photos

Veteran Jack Clark, beachmaster August 7-8, 1942 recalls:
"Our reports had shown that there were a couple of thousand Japs on Guadalcanal and only about 200 on Gavutu. The reports were correct, except that they mistook the force on the Canal, they were mostly a labor force, and few fighting personnel."

Today
The Guadalcanal Beach Resort is built near this location. In July 2003, Australian RAMSI forces landed here during peacekeeping operations. Photos by Justin Taylan, August 2003.

Japanese Type 88 75mm Anti-Aircraft Guns
There are two more 75mm AA guns in the sand at Red Beach   which are totally rusted , the barrel of one missing .  We were told these guns were three of a four gun battery defending the field that was captured by the Marines. People remember seeing a fourth gun but nobody seems to know what has become of it today.

Red Beach Memorial
White pillar marking the landing spot of the 1st and 5th Marines needs a cleaning. The plaque (piece of typed paper between two perspex pieces) is half smashed and water damaged since 1998. Photo by Peter Flahavin.