Pebble Beach

As promised, here is a rundown of the beach I showed in my previous post. I call it Pebble Beach because of its stony shore. While this fact may turn away sandy beach lovers, it gives the beach its own unique appeal. Stones of various sizes and shades, rounded and smoothed by the thrust of water over time cover the strip of blackish sand.


It isn't unlikely for beachcombers to find bits of corals and tiny seashells here. The beach is inside a golf course so it is a combo swing and swim attraction.


This is the Zamboanga Golf Course and Beach Park in Calarian, Zamboanga City managed and operated by the Philippine Tourism Authority. It is readily accesible and about 6.5 kms. from the port of Zamboanga and less than 6 kms. from the airport.


The golf course is one of the oldest in the Philippines founded in 1910 by Gov. John Pershing. It has 18 holes in 64 hectares of green.


There's a fancy Korean restaurant along the golf course on the way to the beach in case one needs a full meal or opts for a dine-in atmoshpere. Little beach stores dot the area near the beachfront where one can grab quick snacks or refreshments.

A P20 entrance fee is charged on the main entrance to the beach. Use of picnic tables and huts are charged separately. Shower and dressing kiosks are free of charge. There are no overnight accommodations on the beach.