Right across the highway from the access road to Alta Vista is Baloy Beach road.
On one side you’ve got the 7/11 convenience store, a “love shop” that is obviously of no use to me, and a money changer that I use occasionally.And on the other side of the street, a handy trike stand…Let’s head up the road, shall we?The first resort you come to is Mangrove, one of the pricier places in town…I’ve personally never stayed nor eaten there.Across the street is the Wild Orchid Inn. Never used their facilities either, although I’ve stayed at their Angeles City location.Next up is Harley;s. I’ve eaten here occasionally. Just about the best water views in the area.The Subiza resort. Only been once and had no desire to return. I guess that’s a pretty telling review.The “official” entrance to Baloy Beach. Tourists not staying in one of the resorts have to pay an entrance fee…The Blue Rock resort. I stayed here frequently back in my days as a tourist. Decent rooms at fair prices and good food.Next door is this place. Don’t know a thing about it.Time for another street view.The Viking resort. Never been, but I hear they have good pizza.That’s a one-bedroom apartment I wanted to rent when I first moved here. Alas, it wasn’t available. Great beach and mountain views from up there.The Lagoon. Used to play darts there. Know people who actually live in their studio apartments. Food is average at best.Da’ Kudos. Worst name ever, IMO. Owned by Mango’s and has good food. Also one of our Hash On-Home venues.Kokomo’s. Almost stayed there once, but canceled when I cut my trip short. The beach bar is closed, but in season, the floating bar is nice.Johan’s is a diving resort. I enjoy a beer at their bar now and then.Another street view. No more foreigner-oriented resorts, but several more catering to the locals are up ahead.An example of the nipa huts or “cottages” that Filipino families seem to enjoy while spending time at the beach.The end of Baloy Beach road...Where the river meets the bay…On the beach.I would love to live in this beachfront house. Been vacant since I first started coming to Barretto. The owner “disappeared” a few years ago under mysterious circumstances. I didn’t want to live there THAT bad to get involved in those politics.More beachside “cottages”.Laharnz is a crappy little beachside bar. Been once. It could be better.Treasure Island is my overall favorite place on Baloy/ Stayed there a couple of times but the rooms suck…Great food and a wonderful poolside bar make up for it though. These nipa huts didn’t fare well in the recent high tides…Goodbye for now to Baloy Beach!
If I could find the right place I might consider living here. A nice expat community of its own and who wouldn’t want to live on the beach!
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I assume “resort” is being used in a non-conventional way, here.
Appreciate the pics. They give me a better idea of bar life and other aspects of Philippine living.
Great pics and photo tour.
A lot more to Baloy Beach than I thought.
Well, these establishments are all hotels. have pools, restaurants, and are on or near the beach. They call themselves resorts. Yes, the restaurants have a bar, but that is not their primary purpose. I go to Treasure Island and Da’ Kudos to eat occasionally and will of course have some beers with my meal. But I wouldn’t make a special trip just to drink there.
I assume “resort” is being used in a non-conventional way, here.
Appreciate the pics. They give me a better idea of bar life and other aspects of Philippine living.
Great pics and photo tour.
A lot more to Baloy Beach than I thought.
Well, these establishments are all hotels. have pools, restaurants, and are on or near the beach. They call themselves resorts. Yes, the restaurants have a bar, but that is not their primary purpose. I go to Treasure Island and Da’ Kudos to eat occasionally and will of course have some beers with my meal. But I wouldn’t make a special trip just to drink there.
Glad y’all enjoyed the photos!