Top 3 Beaches to Visit Near Manila in 2023

Sick of Manila’s concrete jungle? Plan a quick getaway to these top beaches near Manila for a relaxing weekend. You can easily take a day trip to any of these provinces. Sometimes, all you need is a good beach trip to recharge and rest.

Top 3 Beaches Near Manila — *Photo credits to @dump.liiing_ on Instagram*

Here are our recommendations for beaches near Manila. We’ve detailed how to get to each one and what to expect. Choose any destination from our list, pack your bags, and go!

Table of Contents

1 Inflatable Island in Olongapo, Zambales
2 Anilao Beach in Mabini, Batangas
3 Real Coastline in Quezon Province
4 Related Destinations

Inflatable Island in Olongapo, Zambales

Address: Subic Bay Waters, National Highway, Lower Kalaklan, Olongapo City, Zambales

Entrance Fee:
499 PHP for 1-hour pass
599-699 PHP for a 2-hour pass
699-799 PHP for a half-day pass
899-999 PHP for a full-day pass

Book online and get 10% off your ticket!

How to Get To Subic, Zambales: Travel time from Manila to Inflatable Island in Subic is around 2 to 3 hours. Commuting via public bus is not too difficult. Ride a Victory Liner bus bound for Olongapo from the Cubao, Pasay, or Caloocan terminal. Get off at Victory Liner’s Olongapo terminal and head to the Blue Jeep Terminal. Ride a jeep to Halfmoon Beach. From there you’ll see signs on how to get to Inflatable Island. Check Manila to Olongapo bus schedules here.

What to Expect: Inflatable Island’s cute character floaties and colorful lounge areas entice a lot of visitors all year round. You can bet that the beach is as fun as it looks! Guests can spend all day trying out obstacles of varying difficulty. There are beginner and kid-friendly areas too so it’s enjoyable for the whole family. If you get tired, you can rent a bed lounge to rest on. Now and then, Inflatable Island has new themes and attractions. There’s always something to look forward to on your next visit!

Planning to stay longer? Remember to reserve accommodations in Zambales beforehand!

Anilao Beach in Mabini, Batangas

Address: Brgy. Ligaya Mabini, Batangas

Entrance Fee: Depends on the resort you enter

How to Get to Anilao, Batangas: Travel time from Manila to Batangas can take 2 to 3 hours per way. On days with heavy traffic, you could be in transit for up to 4 hours. If you have your car, time your departure to avoid the rush hour. To get to Batangas via public transport, ride a JAM Liner bus from Cubao or Buendia. Make sure it will stop at the Batangas City Terminal. Once there, take a Batangas-Mabini jeep to Anilao Port. Hire a tricycle to take you to your chosen resort.

What to Expect: Anilao is lined with inns, resorts, and lodging that range from budget to 4-star hotels. This area is most known for scuba diving because of its rich marine life. However, there are sandy beaches along the coastline for those who love to beach bum. For added adventure, travelers can hike up Mt. Gulugud Baboy.

Some places offer more activities like water sports, island hopping, and dive classes. You can stay at any of these beach resorts overnight. Better to book in advance to secure your room ASAP.

Real Coastline in Quezon Province

Address: Brgy. Malapad or Tignoan, Siniloan – Famy – Real – Infanta Road, Real, Quezon

Entrance Fee: Depends on the resort you enter

How to Get to Real, Quezon: Travel time from Manila to Real, Quezon is 3 to 4 hours. With a private car, it’s possible to get there faster. From the Sampaloc, Legarda bus station, take a Raymond bus or UV Express van bound for Infanta, Quezon. Ask the driver to drop you off at your resort. It’ll likely be on the way.

What to Expect: Just like Anilao, there are several resorts from which you can take your pick. The beaches are wide and filled with soft sand. Real’s coastline stretches for up to 6 kilometers! Surfers from Manila love this beach town for its proximity to the city. Surfing season in Real, Quezon is from October to May. Other attractions include chasing waterfalls and river tubing. It’s not possible to finish all those activities in a day. Rent a room instead to explore all that Real has to offer!