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When in Baler, make sure to have a kamayan and boodle fight at Kusina Luntian by Kuya Biboy, a former Manileño who became a Baler local for the love of surfing. It’s one of the best kept secret places in Baler for yummy and cheap Filipino food and booze. 🙂 KUSINA LUNTIANDon Badong St., Brgy. … Continue reading BALER: KUSINA LUNTIAN by Manileño-turned-Baler-local Kuya Biboy
Charlie Does is a quaint surf shop that offers better boards, equipment, and comfort food. It’s run by Alex Angara and her boyfriend, Joseph “Joe” Cole. Located just behind Costa Pacifica, it’s a nice HOHOL place for the evenings where you can also find artsy stuff. Check it out whenever you’re in Baler. CHARLIE DOESThey … Continue reading BALER: Charlie Does Quaint Surf Shop in Baler @CharlieDoesSurf
Mornings in Costa Pacifica are the best. There’s the awesome view of the sunrise that unfolds in front of you, whether you’re in your room or in the pool. Then there’s the delicious breakfast of binaliktad na dilis and Baler longganisa with garlic rice and egg, and suman with peanut butter and coco jam for … Continue reading BALER: Costa Pacifica Mornings in Full Color! @CostaPacificaPH
DICASALARIN COVE is a secret beach cove owned by the Angaras in Baler. It’s famous for its white sand, awesome vista, and access to the Baler Lighthouse. I recommend this as an after-lunch day trip destination whenever you’re in Baler. DICASALARIN COVEDicasalarin, Baler, AuroraOpen 6.00am to 5.00pm Related Blog Post: Crispy Pata at Kare Kare | HOW TO … Continue reading BALER: Dicasalarin Cove Experience @CostaPacificaPH
COSTA PACIFICA is a cool surfer’s beach resort managed by Raintree. It’s on the east coast, along Sabang Beach in Baler, Aurora — the birthplace of surfing in the Philippines. I love the resort because of its chic-surfer vibe, the hip events, yummy Baler food, and beachfront location. Check out the photo essay series of … Continue reading BALER: Costa Pacifica Halloween Night @CostaPacificaPH
Surfing in Cobra Reef in Brgy. Cemento, Baler is the number one motivation for hard-core surfers to troop to the area. From the main Sabang beach, it is 15 minutes away by car or 30 minutes away by walking along the beach through the barangays. The most ideal time to surf here is when there … Continue reading Cemento’s Cobra Reef, Baler! (3 of 3)
The food in Baler was surprisingly good. 🙂 Here are the 10 that stood out: 1. Baler Suman Baler Suman (P50 for 10) This is actually the perfect suman for me. It is a bit sweet already so no need to dip it in sugar. It is light, as big as a finger but a little … Continue reading Top 10 Food in Baler (2 of 3)
Master photographer George Tapan would often invite people to have a photo shoot in Baler. He held two workshops last year in the area (which I missed). I’ve always been curious about Baler ever since. Baler is a top destination for hard-core surfers who love Cemento’s Cobra Reef but remains relatively unknown among Manila’s travelers. … Continue reading The Allure of Baler (1 of 3)
