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Subic Bay BeachesOlongapo CitySubic bay is well know as a great summer destination for the local tourist, its calm waters, cool breezes and wide range of water activities are accented by the lush jungles of the area. The City of Olongapo provides the anchor of support for the area, and includes the Subic Bay Freeport Zone and parts of the provinces of Zambales and Bataan. The City of Olongapo is the largest city of the Province of Zambales and is adjacent to the Subic Bay Freeport, portions of the city border on the Bay. Barrio Barretto is a part of Olongapo City and is the location of the majority of the city's beach front and hotels. The city has two beaches that it operates.Half Moon Beach
New this season is the Half Moon Beach. After years of being closed due to a legal dispute, the city has taken control of the beach and has opened it to the public. Located along the National Highway next to Ocean View Resort. it is a simple beach area but has a good span of beach. The filipino's love the beach but do not like the sun. Half Moon beach offers a number of cottages along the length of the beach that may be rented for the day. Rental rates are based or size can run from 300 pesos to 500 peso. There is no entry fee at this time. many people enjoy to bring their own food to the beach and there are even grills for rent. Entrance to the beach is by way of a bamboo bridge that runs over a small stream. it is easy to reach by the Blue jeepeny from the victory liner station. Victory Liner buses to Iba also pass this location. Parking is limited to alongside of the road. Driftwood Beach
Other Olongapo beachesthere are a number of small private beaches along the waterfront, Ocean View is the largest with an 120 peso entrance fee, you will also see Skippers Beach and Christian Beach. Arizona International Hotel and Resort allows entrance to its beach and pool for 250 pesos consumable food and drinksSubic Beach
The town of Subic, north of Olongapo along the National highway has a number of
small beaches The best know subic resort in the area is
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Subic Bay FreeportLocated fourteen (14) kilometers away from the Main Gate, Subic Freeport Boast of having two Beautiful and Pristine White-Sand Beaches. ALL HANDS BEACH –
DUNGAREE BEACH Dungaree Beach is also known
as “ Dog Beach ” during the American time. It can accommodate more than
500 persons. This is conducive to exclusive beach parties for your
enjoyment and privacy. a 150 peso entry fee is charged.
Camayan Beach Camayan Beach Resort and
Grande Island Resorts are the only other beaches currently open on the
freeport. Camayan Beach has an entrance fee of 250 pesos and limits the
number of guest to prevent overcrowding. cottages (huts) are availalbe
to rent. Grande Island allows entrace to the resort as part of a day
tripper rate. entry time is controlled by the ferry's schedule. Jungle
Joe's world is developing one.
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