Child-Friendly Beach Destinations in the Philippines
Traveling with kids is a rewarding experience; the time you spend and the experiences you have with your child is worth more than any toy or item you give them. One of the best places to take them to is the beach. Here are some of the child-friendly beaches to consider adding to your itinerary.
Alona Beach, Bohol.
The island of Bohol is a popular destination for both local and foreign tourists. If you’re taking your kids with you, one of the beaches to consider adding to your itinerary is Alona. It has the facilities, food, and accommodation options that will make your trip with your child comfortable and enjoyable. The beach has white sand and fine in some parts. The waters are warm and calm during the right season and weather, ideal for swimming and wading in.
There are several agencies offering their island hopping and countryside tour services for families with kids. You can arrange a trip to Balicasag Island, the Chocolate Hills, Bee Farm, Loboc River Cruise and others in Alona.
Dumaluan is an alternative to Alona Beach on Panglao Island. It has a bigger white sand beach compared to Alona. And there’s a number of accommodations for varying budgets and families looking for a relaxing vacation. The waters are calm and shallow, and there are facilities for various activities.
For many who live in Metro Manila and other nearby cities around Ilocos, a popular over-the-weekend or holiday destination is Pagudpud. If traveling with kids, one of the beaches to consider adding to your itinerary is Blue Lagoon. It has a little bit of everything for a fun and relaxing family vacation. There are water sports facilities and activities, a white-sand beach that stretches for kilometers, and swimmable blue waters. There are also a number of accommodations for different budgets and many restaurants to choose from. You can also use the beach as a jump-off point for your tour to other attractions in Ilocos.
Dumaluan Beach, Bohol.
Blue Lagoon, Pagudpud.
Morong Beach, Bataan.
Morong has turned into a popular family beach destination because of the many resorts lining it and its accessibility from Metro Manila. The sand may not be fine white like in other places, but if you’re looking for a nearby getaway with your young ones, this is an alternative to consider.
Lay on the sand with your kids and make sandcastles, wade in the waters, ride a jet ski, go banana boat riding, and cap the day off with beautiful views of the sunset. You can also use your resort as a beginning and end point for side trips to nearby attractions.
Batangas is a go-to destination for city dwellers who want a near beach getaway. One of the places to add to your itinerary is Laiya. Its shore isn’t white and powdery, but the amenities and facilities of the resorts lining the beach make up for it. Relax and unwind, let your kids run about or make sandcastles, read a book, take a nap, or enjoy a cold drink while waiting for the sun to set. Laiya is only a couple of hours away from Metro Manila, making it an accessible place to visit on a whim.
Palawan is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful islands in the world. It comes as no surprise because there are many beaches to go to. Cowrie Island is a family-friendly destination which is part
Laiya, Batangas.
Cowrie Island, Palawan.
of a Honda Bay Island Hopping tour from Puerto Princesa City. The island has cream-colored shores, emerald waters, and coconut trees. Mixed with its idyllic backdrop are tables, chairs, a dining area, toilets, and small shops selling souvenirs and some food and providing rental equipment.
Along with Cowrie Island, Luli is part of a Honda Bay Island Hopping activity from Puerto Princesa City. The island got its name because of its “lulubog-lilitaw” appearance whenever the tide is high or low. The waters are regularly calm for swimming and wading in; there’s a diving plank your kids will enjoy and there are picnic facilities for families who want to eat lunch or merienda here.
These are some of the beaches to consider adding to your itinerary whenever you plan to take your kids with you to a beach destination this summer. These places have a combination of swimmable waters, a nice shoreline, facilities, diverse food and accommodation options, and accessibility (depending on where you ae). Whichever is your pick from these, your trip with children are likely to be comfortable and enjoyable.
Luli Island, Palawan.