Few years ago, the length of Urbiztondo Beach in San Juan, La Union was only a place for the locals to enjoy basking under the heat of the sun during the summer months. It was a venue for them to gather and take pleasure along the coast of the municipality.
It was until they discovered that the area, as well as the waves, on this part of La Union is not just for swimming, but also great for surfing. The waves here can go as high as 5-6 feet during the months of October, the month they consider as their peak season. The small stretch of sand was bordered by numerous beach resorts and occupied by surfing schools ready to satisfy your desire to ride on the waves.
Here’s a simple guide on how to get to San Juan, La Union, places to stay with their contact numbers and rates, recommended places to eat and list of surfing schools available for surf lessons and board rentals.
HOW TO GET TO SAN JUAN, LA UNION
From Manila, you can take a bus bound to Candon City, Vigan City or Laoag City. Some bus lines operating the route are Partas, Viron, Dominion and Fariñas. Travel time is about 6-7 hours and fare of around Php 400. Other option is to make your way to San Fernando City, La Union and take a jeepney ride to the next town of San Juan.
Partas Transportation Company Incorporated
816 Aurora Boulevard, Cubao, Quezon City
Contact Nos.: 02-727-8278 / 02-724-9820 / 02-410-1307
Viron Transportation Co., Inc.
1209 Dapitan cor Blumentritt Streets, Sampaloc, Manila
Contact Nos.: 02-741-6588 / 02-731-8620 / 02-726-7409
Dominion Bus Lines
EDSA corner New York St., Quezon City
Contact Nos.: 02-741-4146 / 02-731-4180
Fariñas Transit
Laon-laan corner M. dela Fuente Street, Sampaloc, Manila
Contact Nos.: 02-723-8580 loc. 103-105
WHERE TO STAY
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Beach Front Accommodations
SAN JUAN SURF RESORT
Contact Nos.: 0917-887-5470 / 072-687-9990
Email Address: sanjuansurf@yahoo.com
Website: sanjuansurfschool.ph
Room Rates: Php 1,800 – Php 4,280
SEBAY SURF RESORT
Contact Nos.: 0910-739-5698 / 072-888-4075
Email Address: sebayresort@yahoo.com
Website: sebaysurf.brinkster.net
Room Rates: Php 1,800 – Php 5,700
HACIENDA PETER’S SURF RESORT
Contact Nos.: 0918-441-5475
Room Rates: Php 1,000 – Php 4,000
THE FATWAVE SURF RESORT
Contact Nos.: 0919-864-4827 / 0917-885-5764 / 072-252-0191
Email Address: fatwavesurfresortsanjuan@gmail.com
Room Rates: Php 1,500 – Php 3,500
KAHUNA BEACH RESORT AND SPA
Contact Nos.: 072-607-1040 / 072-607-1040
Email Address: info@kahunaresort.com
Website: www.kahunaresort.com
Room Rates: Php 5,265 – Php 26,325
MONALIZA SURF RESORT
Contact Nos.: 0915-631-4034 / 0917-838-5715
Room Rates: Php 800 – Php 2,000
THE LITTLE SURFMAID HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
Contact Nos.: 0920-548-6112 / 072-888-5528
Email Address: surfmaid@gmail.com
Website: www.littlesurfmaidresort.com
Room Rates: Php 2,500 – Php 3,900
Transient/Inn/Hostel
BACANI COMPOUND TRANSIENT
Contact No.: 0919-249-9277
Email Address: surf_brian@yahoo.com
Room Rates: Php 400/head (fan room), Php 1,300 (AC for 2 pax)
ANGEL AND MARIE’S PLACE
Contact No.: 0920-836-2432
Email Address: angelnmarie@gmail.com
Room Rates: Php 900 (fan room for 2) – Php 3,500 (AC for 6 pax)
THE CIRCLE HOSTEL
Contact Nos.: 0917-832-6253 / 072- 607-3796
Email Address: lu@thecirclehostel.com
Website: www.launion.thecirclehostel.com
Room Rates: Php 350 (hammock), Php 450 (bunk beds)
WHERE TO EAT
URBIZTONDO GRILL HOUSE, ANGEL N MARIE RESTAURANT, MOON LEAF TEA HOUSE, GEIFSIS GREEK GRILL, JV’S APLAYA LOUNGE, EMJM’S RESORT AND SAND BAR, SURFSTAR BAR AND CAFÉ, EL UNION COFFEE
* All beachfront accommodations have their own restaurants.
SURFING SCHOOLS IN SAN JUAN
Surfing Schools are also available in Urbiztondo Beach. The regular rate for surf board rentals is Php 200 per hour but you can avail discounts for half-day and whole-day rentals. Local surfers are also present in the area to teach you the basics of surfing and assist you on your actual ‘ride-on-wave’ trip. Surf lesson will cost you Php 200 per hour.
Nirod Surf School – 0925-508-0885
San Juan Surf School – 0917-887-5470
Sebay Surf School – 0917-693-9215
El Yu Surf School
Surf Star School of Surfing – 0928-246-7985
Nano Surf Board Rentals – 0929-282-4394
La Union Surf School
Tikboy Surf – 0925-508-0885
Ramo Surf School – 0948-391-7009
JS Surf School – 0948-598-1727
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