BALER is the first surfing spot
in the Philippines and located 6 hours drive from Manila. But Baler is not just
all about surfing. It is also a town of adventures and interesting stories. For
adventure seekers , surfing Philippine sea should always be in your adventure
list.
Surfing season in Baler is from October to January and
this is also the best time to go there since many tourist also visits the
place during these months and you can learn from them too! When it comes
to crowding issue , finding accommodation in Baler are a little difficult
during those month but people at the beach are not crowded like any other
overrated beach in the Philippines.
It is my second time in Baler and my first time was
March 2014. We also brought our own car going there but unfortunately took the
off road-ish way ( Bongabon Route ) and roughly took us around 8 hours drive to
Baler.
Going to Baler is very easy especially when you have
your smart phone and just tell waze to do the navigation! But if you don’t have
one i can teach you one budget driving trip to Baler.
Take Sta. Rita Exit – this will cost you only 85 pesos
for toll fees. After taking Sta. Rita Exit , turn right and just follow the
long Maharlika highway and you will see signages along the way that will lead
you to Baler. This is cheaper than taking NLEX and going through SCTEX.
And Hello again Baler!
Upon arriving , around 9am , we went first to
the Hotel so that we can already reserve the room coz most hotels have a check
in time at 2pm but you can check-in earlier (just have a good negotiation with the
hotel staff). We stayed at Bay’s Inn near Sabang Beach. You can
check their website at Bay's Inn and can contact them at
09089823509 for inquiries and reservations. Room rates includes complimentary
buffet breakfasts at the inn’s restaurant.
How to Get There:
Bay’s inn & Restaurant is located along Buton
Street, Barangay Sabang, Baler, Aurora. Buton st. is located near the town
proper of Baler and you can take a tricycle to get there.
If you took a bus going to Baler , the bus stop is
near the Public Market and from there you can take a tricycle going to Buton
St. and just tell the driver that you’re staying at Bay’s Inn.
Restaurants at Baler
Hungry Surfer at Bay’s Inn offers one of the best food
around the town. They specialized on chicken so you better try that one. They
offer large serving too and all worth the price. They have a good interior that
will hype up your surfing vibes and set the mood. You can also try Bayler
View’s restaurant. I heard that they have yummier than Bay’s. At night ,
you can find some drinking spots at Buton st. just be sure you still have the
energy for tomorrow’s surfing session!
Surfing at Baler
Waves during December are perfect for surfing just
don’t get intimidated by it. There are lots of surfing instructor along Sabang
beach and we're struck by BBC’s surfing lesson for only 350 pesos with a free
beer or shake after the session. Always remember that there are no refunds for
your surfing lesson so you better be ready and sure so that your 350 pesos
won’t go to waste. Also , don’t be surprise if your instructor is younger than
you coz most of the young ones there are also very good when it comes to
surfing.
If not surfing , what else can you do in Baler?
You can also visit Asia’s largest Balete Tree owned by
the Ronquillo’s at Maria, Aurora , around 45 mins drive from Sabang. Balete
guides are very good in taking pictures and doing photo tricks.
Other things to do in Aurora:
Visit Baler Museum
Have a peaceful moment at Ermita Hill
Go to Digisit Beach
Be adventurous going to the Mother Falls
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