Really Eerie place. When you arrive and park your car in the free car park, you can see the beach in front of you. You can imagine what was facing them as they came ashore with Germans dug into the cliffs behind. There was a a coach there when I arrived and there is a memorial on the beach.

Hallowed ground and a necessary sight of pilgrimage for all those wishing to pay homage to those who perished here united in common cause. The western side of Omaha Beach is more developed and has beach access, parking, seasonal restaurants, and numerous monuments and small museums to visit. The eastern side (Easy Red and Fox Green sectors) were the worst of the kill zones wherein several thousand died on the morning of June 6th, 1944. That portion has more intact bunkers and positions overlooking the beach and is largely undeveloped - located below the American cemetery at Coleville-sur-Mer. Sacred ground that is meant to be seen and visited. Read ahead about it or consider taking a guided tour to truly take in and grasp what those brave young men went through on one fateful morning all those years ago.

This was such a moving experience. We were fortunate to have a knowledgeable and passionate about D-Day and WWII history. She brought it to life with personal stories. We found out later that Jenny previously worked at the D-Day museum in Virginia. She was able to explain and show us things we would have missed on our own. Book a tour with WW II Veterans’ Memories. Never forget those brave people who gave their lives to liberate France (and the world) from the Nazi regime.

This is one of those historic places that every American - for that matter, every European - should visit. We walked here from the American Cemetery, just a short drive and moderately steep hike down to the wide beach. Can’t imagine the horrors occurring on this stretch of sand 75 years ago. The lack of cover, the bravery, the death. Spend some time walking this beautiful stretch of sand and count your blessings. You are the lucky ones. Must visit for sure.

A must when you visit anywhere near Normandy. The cemetery is breathtaking and the beaches are sobering. The only issue is that this area is not walking-friendly. If you’re planning to visit, book a tour or rent a car. You’ll need either one unless you expect to have a 15,000+ step day!

Make sure you stop at the museum and hike the hill of the bunkers. Walk the beach and remember what once happened there. Take a moment of silence for the lives lost there. We went the 80th Anniversary week. I'd advise you to go early.