I'm considering the island hopper HNL-GUM as part of my onward journey to Japan. I've read that the landing on Guam can be a bit hard on impact. How severe is the landing and turbulence of HNL-GUM?

Once at GUM for the 13 hr layover (6 pm landing- 7 am departure), is transportation to hotels easy to obtain? I don't think I'll be renting a car. Any recommendations for hotels?

I imagine it'd be a good opportunity to go to the beach? or is that kinda meh for someone from LA.