Philippines : Zambales, Crystal Beach San Narciso

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Crystal Beach San Narciso Zambales

If you are into camping, short budget and easy getaway, Crystal Beach is a good choice for you and your barkada. It is famous for its surfing site and camping, with a wide area to accommodate many tourists and even a music festival. 

How to go there :

By Car: From NLEX, take SCTEX and exit to Subic Zambales, go straight up to San Narciso, Zambales. It will be easy to follow road signs with lots of signages pointing towards Crystal Beach.

By Commute: Ride Victory Liner buses going Iba , Zambales and go down to San Narciso Town. Ride a tricycle going Crystal Beach.

Estimated travel time is around 4-5 hours per way.

Expenses :


  Group ( 8 pax )          Per Head
Gas and Toll 2,400 300
Food for 2 days 2,400 300
Entrance Fee 295
Misc 100
Total 4,800 995

Tips :

1. The entrance fee of P295 is applicable if you bring your own tent. Different rates if you are going to rent it at the resort, check their website for cottage rates and availability at www.crystalbeach.com or you can call them at 0917.545.2791.

2. Don't bring big bottles of soft drinks, they have a corkage fee. 

3. Crystal Beach is good for surfing mostly around June- December.

//somewhereira.



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