PATAR BEACH: White Sand Beauty of Bolinao, Pangasinan (Guide & Rates)

By JDC Thursday, 4 May 2017

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The famous beach in Bolinao!

Patar Beach is a 500-meter beach situated on the North Western part of Lingayen Gulf in Pangasinan. While various resorts line the shore, its southernmost portions also serve as a public beach.

Patar Beach during the day

Thanks to its location that faces the West Philippine Sea, Patar Beach offers the best view of the sunset in the area. The beach is also categorized by powerful waves and beautiful rock formations that you can find along the southern coast. 

Rock formation as viewed from Patar Beach

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WHAT TO BRING FOR BOLINAO

Here are some things you might consider bringing with you for your day tour / adventure:

• Stylish face mask
• Water container/tumbler to rehydrate
• Sunscreen for skin protection
• Goggles for swimming or snorkeling
• Stylish Swimsuit
• Travel backpack / luggage
• Reusable vacuum storage packs
• Selfie stick
• Waterproof phone case
• Acion cam
• Camping tent
• WiFi kit
• Power bank

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Patar Beach Location

The locals consider Patar White Sand Beach a natural treasure of the North, especially for nature seekers and beach lovers. The beach is an ideal holiday destination for tourists looking for a serene place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

TB Boys at Patar Beach

Tourist Spots to Visit Near Patar Beach

After you enjoy swimming on Patar Beach, you can also visit Cape Bolinao Lighthouse atop Punta Piedra Point one of the must-see attractions in Bolinao. The lighthouse was constructed in the early part of the 20th Century under American rule and is supposed to be the second tallest in the Philippines after Cape Bojeador Lighthouse in Ilocos Norte. It is just located at the very top of a small hill left side of the main road before heading to Patar White Beach.

The Cape Bolinao Lighthouse

Other places to visit in near Patar Beach are Enchanted Cave, Cindy’s Cave and Wonderful Cave. These are underground Pools where swimming inside the cave is allowed.

Patar Beach Entrance

Patar Beach is FREE ENTRANCE since it is a public beach. However, you will need to pay for parking space even if you rented a tricycle tour.

Us enjoying at Patar Beach

Nipa huts (cottages) are lined up for rent (rental rates range from Php 300 - 1000). Convenience stores and public toilet and baths are located at the back of the beach.

Rental nipa hut cottages lined up along the shores of Patar Beach

Patar Beach Amenities

Entrance Fee: Free (Patar Beach is a public beach so there is no entrance fee)

Cottage Fee: Php 300 - 1,000

Camping Fee: Php 100 - 200 (Exclusive of tent)

Parking Fee:

• Motorcycle - Php 10
• Tricycle - Php 15
• Car - Php 20
• Van - Php 20
• Jeep - Php 20
• Truck - Php 30
• Bus - Php 50

Souvenir shops at Patar Beach entrance (from Patar Rd.)

Tips and Reminders

• The rate of the cottages depends on the owner of it, it ranges from 300-1000/ day. You can also negotiate if you are only less than 5 pax and if you are staying for half-day only.
• Public bathrooms are available with maintenance fees. Some cottage owners provide public bathroom for thier guest and it is free of use if you already got a cottage.
• Tent pitching is allowed. You may bring your own tent, but people usually rent cottages or bring their own mats.
• The dry months (December to May) are the best times to visit Patar Beach.

You can stay at Patar Beach for free!

Resorts Near Patar Beach

Most of the resorts including the upscale Puerto Del Sol Beach Resort & Hotel Club are located along the coast north of Patar Beach.

Puerto Del Sol Resort and Hotel

The only resort right on Patar Beach is Treasures of Bolinao. Another gorgeous resort located on the left side of Patar Beach is Hotel G Beach Resort. They offer private villas, couple rooms, and dormitories for tourist overnight accommodation.

Other side of Patar Beach

But if you prefer uncrowded accommodation, you may check other beachfront resorts in Bolinao.

HOW TO GET TO PATAR WHITE BEACH

From Bolinao town center, it takes 30 – 40 minutes to reach Patar White Beach.

Tricycle Tour

For those who chose to rent a tricycle, they can tour you around the tourist spots in Patar. Or you may avail Klook's Bolinao Day Tour for hassle-free travel experience.

Read my complete commuting guide to Bolinao for more details.

For those who are bringing own vehicle, you can use Waze or Google Maps for directions. If you don’t have a private vehicle, you can rent a car or van here. There are plenty parking spaces inside the resort.

ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN MANILA 

Klook.com

Patar Beach

Location: Patar, Bolinao, Pangasinan

Entrance: FREE

ACTIVITIES AND TOURS IN MANILA

This is part of my 2D1N Alaminos-Bolinao Trip in 2015.

Sites visited:

• The Hundred Islands (ALAMINOS)
• Saint James the Great Parish Church (BOLINAO)
• Cocos Beach Resort (ILOG MALINO)
• Rock View Beach (PATAR)
• Cape Bolinao Lighthouse (PATAR)
• Patar Beach (PATAR)
• The Enchanted Cave (PATAR)

There's a lot of tourist spots to see and visit in Pangasinan!

IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without IMFWJ's notice. Should you know the updated information, please message us on Facebook.

WHERE TO STAY IN BOLINAO:

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