Top 10 Best Surfing Spots in the Philippines + Travel Tips

Looking for best surfing spots in the Philippines? Plan your trip to these awesome surfing destinations!

The best surfing spots in the Philippines attract wave riders from around the world with their powerful swells, tropical beaches, and vibrant surf culture. With over 7,000 islands facing the Pacific Ocean, the Philippines offers year-round waves suitable for beginners and professional surfers alike. Top destinations for Philippines surfing include the world-famous breaks of Siargao, home to the legendary Cloud 9, as well as the laid-back surf town of San Juan, La Union and the scenic coastlines of Baler. Whether you are searching for the best surf spots in the Philippines, planning a Philippines surfing trip, or looking for beginner-friendly surfing beaches in the Philippines, the country offers world-class waves, stunning island scenery, and an unforgettable tropical surfing adventure.

Surfing is a sport that I always try whenever possible. Though I'm not that good at it, I try to learn the sport the best I can. The Philippines as sandwiched between the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, it has plenty of shorelines and a number of excellent surf spots where you could try your skills in balancing over a fast-moving board. So, if you want to learn how to surf (just like me!), here's a list of awesome surfing spots around the Philippines that I've been to.

10 Best TEAM BUILDING Venue & COMPANY OUTING Destinations Near Metro Manila

Looking for the perfect team building venues and company outing destinations near Metro Manila?

Whether you aim to strengthen employee collaboration, spark creativity, or simply reward your team with a well-deserved break, the areas surrounding Metro Manila offer a wide range of options. From scenic resorts in Tagaytay and Batangas to adventure-packed parks in Laguna and Rizal, businesses can find venues that cater to corporate workshops, outdoor challenges, and leisure activities. These destinations not only provide a refreshing escape from the city but also foster team bonding, motivation, and productivity, making them ideal for companies seeking memorable and effective team building experiences.

A lot of companies and organizations go on trips or "outing" to build a solid team, to take a break from work and to promote camaraderie among its employees thru team building activities. If you are looking for team building venues & destinations near Metro Manila to hold an ideal getaway for your team, here are some of my recommend team building and company outing destinations just 3-5 hours away from the metro.

15+ BEST THINGS TO DO IN SUBIC & ZAMBALES: Tourist Spots, Itinerary and Travel Guide Blog Philippines

Traveling to Subic and Zambales for a quick trip to the beach near Metro Manila? Check out this list of top things to do in Subic & Zambales, best tourist spots, and must-try activities in this travel guide blog for an awesome getaway near Manila!

Subic and Zambales have many amazing attractions to visit and offers a lot of exciting things to do. Located in Central Luzon Region and being on the western-most side of the Luzon island, most of the activities it offers has something to do with water. But there are also more to just enjoying the beaches in Subic and Zambales Province. You could also enjoy hiking, go island hopping, camping, have a lovely staycation in hotels and beach resorts, and so much more!

Just 3-4 hours away from busy Metro Manila, Subic Bay and Zambales as a whole offers numerous fun activities and attractions that families, couples, and group of friends will surely enjoy. With its proximity from Metro Manila, it makes an awesome day tour destination or a quick trip from Metro Manila.

25 Best BEACH RESORTS IN SUBIC & OLONGAPO + Affordable Hotels (near Metro Manila)

Planning a trip to Subic and Olongapo in Zambales? Check out this list of Subic beach resorts and Olongapo hotels and resorts that are ideal for a quick trip near Metro Manila! I also added here some hotels & resorts in Subic with swimming pool for more options.

Subic and Olongapo in Zambales are two of the most awesome destinations north of Metro Manila, the Philippines' capital. Just 3-4 hours from the metropolis, it offers amazing hotels and beach resorts, fun and exciting activities, and a wide array of tourist spots and attractions that families, couples and group of friends will surely enjoy.

50+ AWESOME DAY TRIPS FROM METRO MANILA: Day Tours, Excursions & Weekend Getaways

Looking for best day trips and tours from or near Manila? Check out this list!

There are so many great things to do in Metro Manila, but there are times that we want to escape the city life - even just for a while. We tend to search for top things to do near or day trips and tours from Metro Manila. Do you want to go to the beaches near Manila? Perhaps hike a mountain? Or maybe a quick food trip adventure? There are so many awesome day trips from Manila that you can do - that you, your friends and family will surely have fun and enjoy.

Below, I listed some of the best day trips or day tours from Manila that you can do or avail for an exciting adventure. No need to go far to relax and enjoy especially if you have limited time. You can always go on a day trips in many destinations near Metro Manila such as Batangas, Zambales, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal, Subic, Pampanga, Bulacan, Pangasinan, and of course, Tagaytay.

10 Best BEACHES NEAR MANILA for ₱1,000 Budget (with How to Get There and Estimated Expenses)

Who says traveling should be expensive? Are you looking for BEST BEACHES NEAR MANILA for your summer getaway with around ₱ 1,000 pesos budget? We've got you covered!

Beaches are and will always be a popular choice for summer (and even at any time of the year!). With the rising temperature being felt this summer season, the neighboring provinces of Metro Manila offers nice, affordable, and amazing beaches that could certainly ease the summer heat and the "beach cravings" that we feel. But one thing that hinders people to travel is the notion that traveling is expensive. Actually, it's not! You can visit beaches near Manila without spending too much. For starters, you may enjoy a beach getaway with only ₱1,000 pesos, or even less!

So why not hit the road, travel for 2 to 5 hours and take a dip, swim, and enjoy the sun, the, sand, and the waters in one of these affordable and cheap beaches near Manila (some with lovely resorts with swimming pools!) for that awesome barkada or family getaway.

SUBIC & ZAMBALES TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS for TOURISTS & VISITORS

Traveling to Subic and Zambales this new normal? Here are the latest Subic and Zambales travel requirements, entry protocols, and travel guidelines for tourists and visitors.

Subic and the Province of Zambales is one of the most popular tourist destinations near Metro Manila. It offers many activities, lovely beaches and resorts, thrilling nature adventures, exciting things to do and so much more! Just 3-4 hours away from Metro Manila, its proximity from the big city makes it an awesome day tour or weekend destination that anyone could enjoy. As of March 1, 2022, the province of Zambales is under Alert Level 2 quarantine classification until March 15, 2022. Meanwhile, Subic is under a lower classification Alert Level 1 from March 1-15, 2022. If you're planning to visit Subic and Zambales, here are the travel requirements and guidelines you need to follow.

10 Road Trip Destinations near Metro Manila + Road Trip Tips for 2023

Looking for places to go on a road trip near Manila this 2023?

For me, going on a road trip is one of the safest thing to do to relieve that "travel itch" this pandemic. But while on a road trip, make sure to practice safety health protocols by always wearing your face mask and face shield, practicing social and physical distancing and avoid places with too many people.

Because of the growing popularity of travel in the Philippines, we Filipinos have been traveling a lot more than we used to. May it be local or international destination, we never fail to save our vacation leaves and long weekends for us to see and experience the beauty of our country and the rest of the world. In a tropical country like the Philippines, the favorite activities among Filipinos remain to be enjoying the beaches, going on a road trip, or heading out to breathe some fresh mountain air like in Tagaytay.

MUST-VISIT BEACHES NEAR MANILA according to Pinoy Travel Bloggers

Planning for a quick weekend getaway? You don't have to go far from the city to see the beauty of the Philippine Beaches. There are many nice and beautiful beaches near Manila that you can enjoy without booking a flight!

Just 4-5 hours away from Metro Manila or even less, there are so many easily accessible beaches near Manila that you can drive to. From the all-time favorite beaches of Batangas, to the uncrowded beaches of Quezon, to the famous beach destinations in Zambales and Bataan, all the way to beaches of Pangasinan, a weekend getaway to bask in the sun and enjoy the beach is totally possible. I asked some of my travel-blogger friends and here are their most-recommended must-visit beaches near Metro Manila.

Relax your way to Baguio with Victory Liner's Online Booking Service

Baguio City's cold weather, breathtaking views, old-world charm, delectable food offerings, an array of scenic attractions and endless things to do are just some of the reasons why it has always been one of the top tourist destinations in the country. It is also one of my favorite destinations in the Philippines whenever I just feel like I wanna "escape" the busy Metropolis or even for just a quick weekend getaway. That is why, whenever I have the chance to visit the City of Pines, I always grab the opportunity, pack my bag and just go.

3 Reasons Why You Should Hike Mt. Pinatubo

June 15, 1991, the world was shaken when a volcano, dormant for over hundreds of years suddenly activated and sent pyroclastic materials into the atmosphere. The ash fall was so intense that it reached as far as Japan. The eruption of Mt. Pinatubo caused one of the massive military exodus and evacuation in the history of the Philippines.

Surfing at Crystal Beach Resort in San Narciso, Zambales

Crystal Beach Resort's beach break is one of the most popular surfing spots in Zambales. It is a favorite destination among surfing enthusiasts and is considered as one of the surfing spots closest to Manila. At Crystal Beach, the waves are not too big and if you get wiped out, you will fall on shallow gray sandy bottom of the beach. This is actually the best place to learn surfing in this part of Luzon.

Crystal Beach Resort Zambales, "Quiet, Simple and Charming Beach Resort in San Narciso Zambales"

If you're itching for a quick getaway or looking for beach destination near Manila, Crystal Beach Resort is one of the best resorts to go in Zambales. Just 4 hours away from the Metro, it offers nice accommodations, lovely beach suitable for surfing, great-tasting food and an array of activities to do while having an awesome beach bumming adventure in Zambales.

What Will You Get Outside For?

ATV Adventure in Capas Tarlac

As they say, "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." Aside from the pristine beaches, extravagant festivals, wonderful sights and sumptuous food that the Philippine islands has to offer, adventurous activities have always been part of my travels. Be it riding a zip line, island hopping, camping, surfing, spelunking, chasing waterfalls, mountaineering or any exciting outdoor activity, I see to it that I don't miss an adventurous activity in the place I am visiting.

"First Ride 3 Surf Competition" at Crystal Beach Resort in San Narciso, Zambales

Calling all students of Quiksilver Surf School to accept the challenge and take your surfing skills to the next level! Get ready for the "First Ride 3 Surf Competition" happening on November 1-2, 2014 at Zambales' prime surfing destination, Crystal Beach Resort in San Narciso, Zambales! There will be 4 categories, namely: Beginners Longboard Wahine, Beginners Longboard Male, Advance Longboard Wahine and Advance Longboard Male. It will surely be a weekend full of fun and adventure!

Travel Guide : Liw-liwa Surfing Weekend - Things To Do, Suggested Itinerary, How To Get There, Accommodation and Expenses

This is a travel guide that will help you plan a weekend surfing adventure in Sitio Liw-liwa, San Felipe Zambales. It provides basic information on the things to do, where to stay, transportation, how to get there, suggested itinerary and estimated budget that will guide you through your adventure. I am no professional surfer, just a "wannabe", but if you want to try learning how to surf, I highly recommend Liw-liwa surfing site.

Zambales - A Side Trip to President Ramon Magsaysay's Ancestral House

I've been to Zambales several times in the past, be it bumming on its stretches of gray-sand beaches with its enticing blue waters, learning how to surf, or just enjoying the view of its imposing mountain ranges. Knowing that there are still a lot to see in this province, we decided to experience its historical side by visiting former President Ramon Magsaysay's ancestral house as a side trip on our way back to Manila after a weekend of surfing in Liw-liwa.

Zambales - The Circle Hostel, a Backpacker's Haven in Liw-liwa

We went to Liw-liwa with only one accommodation in mind, The Circle Hostel. Basing on what we have read from the internet, it's the best option for budget travelers like us. So, upon reaching the hostel, we were accommodated by Ate Vangie and she discussed the various accommodation options they have.

Zambales - The Surfers of Liw-liwa

As we saw how big the waves are, we were a bit hesistant if we really want to surf. It's January, the swell is great during this time of the year in Zambales. But the waves made us excited! Woohoo! Okay, we got to try it here! Hahaha! But before we really get to do it, we took some time to just sit at the shore to relax and watch the local surfers in Liw-liwa ride the strongs waves.

Zambales - Surfing Weekend at Liw-Liwa, my 3rd Surfing Experience

We travelled to Liw-liwa to try surfing on this part of Zambales. So, on our 2nd day, we rented a surf board and requested a surfing instructor from the staff of The Circle Hostel. We then proceeded to the surfing area. We were amazed by the huge waves! It was quite early morning and there were already a few surfers trying out the morning swell.