Barangay Pundaquit, the gateway to the romantic Capones Lighthouse, the secluded Anawangin Cove, Capones Island and Camara Islands and now a favorite shoot locations for television series and music videos with fine gray sand, semi-private and waves/surf breaks ideal for newbie surfers has only a handful of beach resorts.
the fine gray sand of the beach where a team building activity is being held.
not so crowded and tourist-infested, the beach can also be a place to learn surfing plus island-hopping invites adventurers.
the red sun set viewed on the beach for romantic setting
Mount Pundaquit beckons for trekkers and mountaineers. There is a waterfall on one end of the beach where you only need to follow a stream to find it plus the secluded Anawangin cove shielded by the mountain with its agoho trees (similar to pine trees)Pundaquit Beach Resorts:
Megan's Paradise Beach Resort
Pundaquit, San Antonio
Telephone No.: +63.47.621.0507; +63.47.913.3784
Mobile: +63.919.480.8520
Email: virgieh@mail.com
Review: Budget resort where many people can share a room. Tutubi stayed here in 2005 in his first trip to Capones Island Lighthouse.
Nora’s Beach Resort
Brgy. Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales
Contact Number: +63.918.278.8188; +63.919.637.4917
Punta De Uian
Pundaquit San Antonio
Telephone Number: +63.47.252.2692
Mobile: +63.918.888.UIAN (that's 0918.888.8426)
Email: elsa.puntadeuian@gmail.com
Review: Upscale resort with nice swimming pool.
Wild Rose Beach Inn
Pundaquit, San Antonio
Contact Number: +63.910.661.5613
Email: info@wildrosebeachinn.com
Some signs spell Pundaquit as Pundakit (Filipinized spelling). No information yet on cheap homestays, restaurants, hotels and other "where to stay" places but intrepid travelers can camp out at Anawangin Cove. If you have time, you may also check out Casa San Miguel, a farm and school for gifted children.
How to get to Pundaquit, San Antonio Zambales:
Commute: Ride a bus to Zambales at Victory Liner (terminal on Rizal Avenue (Avenida) near LRT Monumento Station) with signboard Iba, or Sta. Cruz and drop off in San Antonio town. Hire a tricycle to take you to the beach resort of your choice.
Driving Directions:
From Manila, Head towards NLEX and exit at San Fernando. In San Fernando, drive all the way to Olongapo City where you pass by Subic town, Castillejos, San Marcelino then San Antonio. In San Antonio, ask around for directions to Pundakit for it's not easy to describe it here. (No information yet on the new route via SCTEx for Tutubi has yet to pass by the new tollway)
To get to Anawangin Cove, or Capones Island, rent a boat to take you there. Negotiate pick up time with the boatmen.
Sources and Related Links:
Zambales Resorts
Punta De Uian Review
Zambales Travel Guide
Capones Lighthouse
Ocean Adventure
this post reminded me that i haven't been to any beach yet this year. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteHmm, wouldn't mind seeing that lighthouse. I'm going to visit a pretty special lighthouse in about a weeks time.
ReplyDeleteYour site is always so informative!
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carlotta, mainit pa naman you can still go to the nearest beach :P
ReplyDeletepieterbie,click the link to capones island and you'll see the lighthouse :P
eunice,sure
I was showing a friend of mine a map of the Philippines and showing her where I have been and where my family lives... and I just said to her, "Look, there is a San Antonio there!" (We are not too far from San Antonio, Teas)
ReplyDeletethanks to this! we're scheduled to go there by end of july. ive seena lot of nice photos of capones.
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rochelle, there are many san antonio towns here in RP ...but no Spurs :P
ReplyDeletethe Dong, good luck on your capones trip
dexter, already linked up :P thanks
nice pictures you have!! i remember about someone posting about a beach in zambales.
ReplyDeleteand the last picture look soo "foreign". hehe.
Love that sunset picture and the beach chairs. Calendar quality I must say :)
ReplyDeleteLovely place indeed :)
I've been wanting to go but don't think now's a good time given it's typhoon season already. But your blog's been really helpful, thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to go but don't think now's a good time given it's typhoon season already. But your blog's been really helpful, thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteguys... tanong ko lang po.. kailangan po ba magdala ng tent? or meron bang mga rooms for rent dun? wer planning to go kc by weekend.. kaya lang kaming tents and camping stuffs
ReplyDeletemark, it's up to you. you can go camping on the island or in Anawangin or just stay at some resorts. i already listed the resorts here so i don't know what sort of room for rent you're looking for
ReplyDeleteI love this site! YOu've been so helpful! THanks! I love to travel! :-)
ReplyDeleteI need help. where and what name is/are the hospitals in San Antonio, Zambales? please help me. email me at badwahine@gmail.com .
ReplyDeleteHow do we get back to Manila? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHow do we get back to Manila from the resort? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteanonymous, ride tricycles to San Antonio town proper then wait for buses to Manila on the highway. Victory Liner is one bus company that services the Manila to Zambales route with buses from Sta Cruz or Iba returning to Manila on regular intervals
ReplyDeletemag kano po babayaran pag dating sa island or b4 pumunta dun?
ReplyDeleteanonymous, wala babayaran. boat ride lang
ReplyDeleteanother pundaquit beach resort:
ReplyDeleteJimz Beach Resort
Brgy. Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales
Contact #s:
+63.916.444.2172 (Miss Vilma) or +63.927.777.0220 (Thotz)
this site is so helpful! would you guys know a way from pundaquit to subic na commute? my friends and i are planning to go to the treetop adventure sana after anawangin ;p thanks!
ReplyDeletecruentare, from Pundaquit, you need to ride a tricycle to return to san antonio town propoer where you can ride buses foiong back to Subic/Olongapo. Not sure about jeepneys but i think i only saw some going to castillejos
ReplyDeleteCan you please help me? I need the names, addresses and contact numbers if possible of the hospitals, police stations, and any other emergency facilities in San Antonio, Zambales. My friends and I are planning a trip there and I've been tasked to do the emergency action plan. Thank you very much for your help you can email me at seanlitton@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteBest regards,
Sean
Sean Litton
ReplyDeleteCan you please help me? My friends and I are planning a trip to Anawangin and the San Antonio, Zambales area and I was tasked to come up with the emergency action plan. I would like to request if possible the numbers and addresses of the hospitals, police stations and any other emergency facility/agency in the area? Thank you very much for your help.
Best regards,
Sean
sean, try zambales police tel no.: 047-841-2885 (based in Iba)
ReplyDeletehi guys, please help us find a cozy yet cheap place to stay. if there are packages available too, please let us know. here's my contact number: cristian, 09063668172. thanks much
ReplyDeletehi. im planning to go there this june. im planning to bring my car but my concern is i might pass some rough roads on my way there. any tips? ur feedback will be greatly appreciated...
ReplyDeleteLuis, rough roads there are usually short ones leading to the resorts themselves...even a sedan can hurdle them
ReplyDeleteAlright! Thanks...
ReplyDeletei'm opting for this place this year. thanks for the info.
ReplyDeletefor your stay in pundakit,contact sunset view resort cp#09204196954(poncing pastelero)
ReplyDeleteHello!
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hi...howmuch un boat ride going to anawagin cove?dun ba kme mismo mag hanap ng boat na marerent sa resort na pag stayan namen?thanks po
ReplyDeletesa mga magcacamping, kung walang tents na dala, may marerentahan bang tents sa pundaquit?
ReplyDeletehi
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Purok5,Brgy.Pundakit,San Antonio Zambales
0922-8467501 & 0929-1339393
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Wow this is a great place. Gonna try to go here this month. I've been in Zambales twice but not in Anawangin.
ReplyDeletehi..
ReplyDeletei just wanna ask if untill now free p din sa anawangin...how much ang boat rentals?me and my friends are planning to go out of town...and i think this is the best place for us...ill be waiting for your repply...thanks!
anonymous, pundakit is still a free place with no other accommodations except your own tents...no idea on the updated boat ride costs though
ReplyDeletehi guys.we'll have a reunion this january & we've chosen pundaquit as our venue.we're looking for a real cheap but comftable house to stay overnight good enough to accomodate us (we'll be like 10 to 15).we don't really need a big house..u know it's not a problem if others sleep on the floor. text me pls 09082603115
ReplyDeleteI've heard so many good things about Anawangin. So much that we want to visit in April. However, do we have to book boats etc before we arrive? Or do we just go there and there will be a pick of boats available for us at Pundaquit? If we do need to book a boat, do you have contact details?
ReplyDeleteThank you.
mauen, you don't need to book in advance. boat rentals can find you there on their own in pundakit hehe
ReplyDeletemy husband and i would like to visit capones island and stay in one of the beach resorts in pundaquit. is it okay to go there in january?
ReplyDeletei hope you can recommend places where we can stay. is an overnight stay sufficient already?
thanks.
anonymous, it's quite pricey but try Punta de Uian. overnights fine and january is just superb, not too hot :P
ReplyDeletelooking for a very cheap, hassle free, good service,
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i just wanna share my highly recommended boatman in anawangin.he's name is kuya jay-r.he is very accommodating and trustworthy.you can also borrow utensils from them.he has a bigboat that can load up to 12 pax,15 pax and 30 pax but the boat he uses is the bigboat good for 12pax.here's his number:09173809104.you can go contact him and make reservations before going to anawangin.enjoy yourselves!
ReplyDeleteHi to everyone, Just want to update everyone about the new boat standard rate in Pundaquit.
ReplyDeleteNON PACKAGE RATE
SMALL BOAT….(max of 4 pax)balikan
Pundakit to CAMARA island = P700
Pundakit to CAPONES = P1,000
Pundakit to Annawangin = P1,000
Pundakit to Talesayen = P1,500
Pundakit to Nagsasa = P1,800
Pundakit to Silanguin = P2,500
NOTE: Island HOPPING (CAMARA, CAPONES to ANNAWANGIN) = P1,500
BIG BOAT (5 to 10 pax) balikan
Pundakit to CAMARA island = P1500
Pundakit to CAPONES = P2000
Pundakit to Annawangin = P2000
Pundakit to Talesayen = P3000
Pundakit to Nagsasa = P4000
Pundakit to Silanguin = P6000
Island HOPPING (CAMARA, CAPONES to ANNAWANGIN) = P2500
BIG BOAT 11 pax and ABOVE
Pundakit to CAMARA island = P150/head
Pundakit to CAPONES = P200/head
Pundakit to Annawangin = P200/head
Pundakit to Talesayen = P300/head
Pundakit to Nagsasa = P400/head
Pundakit to Silanguin = P600/head
Island HOPPING (CAMARA, CAPONES to ANNAWANGIN) = P300/head
NOTE: All passenger will be issued with a lifjacket.
Tent 3 person = P250
4 person = P300
6 person = P500
Check My site to see some of our boat pictures'
my site:BOAT STANDARD RATE
At kung may gusto pa po kayong malaman o katanungan ay maaari nio po kaming tawagan o itx sa 09172022692 a t hanapin po si DINDO or LIEZEL…. salamat po and GOD BLESS….
Hi po, Update ko lang po yung nauna kong post about the standard boat rates. Salamat po…
ReplyDeleteSMALL BOAT….(max of 4 pax)balikan
Pundakit to CAMARA island = P700
Pundakit to CAPONES = P1,000
Pundakit to Annawangin = P1,000
Pundakit to Talesayen = P1,500
Pundakit to Nagsasa = P1,800
Pundakit to Silanguin = P2,500
Island HOPPING (CAMARA, CAPONES to ANAWANGIN) = P1,500
BIG BOAT (5-10 PAX) Balikan
Pundakit to CAMARA = P1500
Pundakit to CAPONES = P2000
Pundakit to ANAWANGIN = P2000
Pundakit to TALISAYEN = P3000
Pundakit to NAGSASA = P4000
Pundaquit to SILANGEN = P6000
Island hopping to Camara or Capones and Anawangin = P2500
Island hopping to Camara, Capones and Anawangin = P3000
BIG BOAT (11 pax and above) Balikan
Pundakit to CAMARA island = P150/head
Pundakit to CAPONES = P200/head
Pundakit to Annawangin = P200/head
Pundakit to Talesayen = P300/head
Pundakit to Nagsasa = P400/head
Pundakit to Silanguin = P600/head
Island Hopping (CAMARA or CAPONES and ANAWANGIN) = P250/head
Island HOPPING (CAMARA, CAPONES to ANAWANGIN) = P300/head
NOTE: All passenger will be issued with a lifejacket.
Tent
3 person = P250
4 person = P300
6 person = P500
you can also visit my site @ http://dindonieva.multiply.com/
At kung may gusto pa po kayong malaman o katanungan ay maaari nio po kaming tawagan o itxt sa 09172022692 at hanapin po si DINDO NIEVA or LIEZEL NIEVA…. salamat po and GOD BLESS….
Regards,
DINDO NIEVA
Hi po, Update ko lang po yung nauna kong post about the standard boat rates. Salamat po…
ReplyDeleteSMALL BOAT….(max of 4 pax)balikan
Pundakit to CAMARA island = P700
Pundakit to CAPONES = P1,000
Pundakit to Annawangin = P1,000
Pundakit to Talesayen = P1,500
Pundakit to Nagsasa = P1,800
Pundakit to Silanguin = P2,500
Island HOPPING (CAMARA, CAPONES to ANAWANGIN) = P1,500
BIG BOAT (5-10 PAX) Balikan
Pundakit to CAMARA = P1500
Pundakit to CAPONES = P2000
Pundakit to ANAWANGIN = P2000
Pundakit to TALISAYEN = P3000
Pundakit to NAGSASA = P4000
Pundaquit to SILANGEN = P6000
Island hopping to Camara or Capones and Anawangin = P2500
Island hopping to Camara, Capones and Anawangin = P3000
BIG BOAT (11 pax and above) Balikan
Pundakit to CAMARA island = P150/head
Pundakit to CAPONES = P200/head
Pundakit to Annawangin = P200/head
Pundakit to Talesayen = P300/head
Pundakit to Nagsasa = P400/head
Pundakit to Silanguin = P600/head
Island Hopping (CAMARA or CAPONES and ANAWANGIN) = P250/head
Island HOPPING (CAMARA, CAPONES to ANAWANGIN) = P300/head
NOTE: All passenger will be issued with a lifejacket.
Tent
3 person = P250
4 person = P300
6 person = P500
you can also visit my site @ http://dindonieva.multiply.com/
At kung may gusto pa po kayong malaman o katanungan ay maaari nio po kaming tawagan o itxt sa 09172022692 at hanapin po si DINDO NIEVA or LIEZEL NIEVA…. salamat po and GOD BLESS….
Regards,
DINDO NIEVA
hi there!just went to kuya jay-r and we had so much fun!hassle free trip and very enjoy!thanks kuya jay-r for accommodating us and helping us in our trip!pati na din sa mga bangkero niya and to his wife!very helpful kayong lahat!i highly recommend you kuya!
ReplyDeletehere's kuya jay-r's number:09173809104..feel free to contact him and make reservations..
may i know the breakdown of your expenses? =)
ReplyDeletehello po!highly recommended ko po si kuya jay-r para sa boatman in anawangin and nagsasa.just like jennilyn said siya din po ang naging boatman namin and very mabait po talaga siya and very accommodating.pinagluto pa nila kami ng wife niya and walang mga hidden charges unlike sa iba.free gamit kasi ng utensils and cr nila.and they also avail tour package including na po ung van to and from manila po.you can contact po si kuya at 09173809104.this is my way of saying thank you to kuya.helping him get more guests dahil very satisfying ang service nila.:)
ReplyDeletehello po,jay-r agasa po ito.boatman from pundakit to anawangin,nagsasa island hop to capones and camara.salamat po kila sir mark at mam jenny for recommending us po dito.we are offering po a boat ride for a very affordable rate.contact niyo lang po kami at 09173809104.we will please to give you a satisfying service po.also,pwede din po kayo makahiram ng cooking utensils samin.salamat po.
ReplyDeletehi! what's the best resort in pundaquit? thanks
ReplyDeletehello po.i recommend canoe beach resort.ok po ung lugar and affordable room rate pa po ang offer nila.tnough hindi ko po alam yung contact number nila kasi ung bangkero na lang namin ang nagreserved ng room para samin.text niyo na lang si kuya jay-r para sa infos.:0
ReplyDelete09173809104.
Hi to Everyone,
ReplyDeleteHow can we assist you guys? Please let us know.
We offer boat services and tent for rents.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Thank you and God bless.
Contact person: LIEZEL NIEVA / DINDO NIEVA
Contact number: 09172022692
Regards,
DINDO NIEVA
thank you kuya jay-r agasa for accommodating us last weekend!super enjoy ang trip and super sulit! next time ulit!try niyo din service nila kuya jay-r!ito number niya:09173809104
ReplyDeleteif your looking for a very Large boat in pundakit-Anawangin Cove (50person capacity)
ReplyDeletetry to call: 0922-8467501 ,0916-2761766 Jon
ask ko lang po pwde po ba mag-overnight sa camara island using tent po?plano ko po pumunta this month po commute lang ako heheh for aditional experience at para may maisuggest ulit akong magandang place na pwde puntahan ng mga kaibigan ko po...
ReplyDeleteFOR BOATRIDE AND ISLAND HOPING PLEASE CONTACT VICENTE 09991774760
ReplyDeletewe went to anawangin last april 28 and 29,2012 surprisingly over crowded na sya but still enjoy pa din and anawangin one of the cheapest and summer destination sa mga backpakers..and new thing sa akin is ung hiking sa side try nyo para makita nyo ang view from the mountain . warm pa din ang mga tao kahit di magkaka kilala parang ka pamilya concern lang ako sa basura at environment ng anawangin and capones island its getting worst sayang ang place kung di maalagaan may next destination is NAGSASA COVE May 26,2012 join na
ReplyDeletehad so much fun in anawangin and i must say it was a very wonderful place! we avail jay-r agasa's service and it's good! two thumbs up for the good service they offer to us!his contact number: 09173809104.
ReplyDeleteSPECIAL PROMO FOR ANAWANGIN Tour Packages
ReplyDeleteWITH FREE SNORKELING OR LIGHTHOUSE TOUR
PACKAGE A
>>>>P1200/head minimum of 12pax and above..
>>>>> P1300/head minimum of 10-11pax
>>>>>P1500/head minimum of 8-9pax
PACKAGED INCLUDE:
*Roundtrip AIRCON Van transfer all in
*boat tour anawangin, capones camara island OR/ snorkeling
*2 days 1 night stay in anawangin-entrance fee-
*TENT FOR YOUR GROUP CAPACITY
*gogles for snorkeling-cooking utensils
*cooler na with ice pa
*Mineral water(2container)
*Bonfire woods 1seT
*KITCHEN UTENSILS(kaldero, kaserola etc)
We also offers boat package only for those commuters or with their own vehicle...
Package B Rates
P 500 per head for 10 pax above
P 550 per head for 8 -9pax
P650 per head for 6-7pax
P550 per head for 5 pax
Inclusions:(Pick up point: Town proper of San Antonio, Zambales)
*Boat ride to Anawangin (round trip)
*Island hopping (Capones / Camara Island)
*Entrance fee / Environmental fee
*TENT USAGE FOR YOUR GROUP CAPACITY
*GOGLES FOR SNORKELING
*cooking utensils (ihawan, kaldero,kutsilyo,pitsel,etc)
*cooler WITH ICE pA..
Additional 400 per head for food (4meals)MIN OF 8PAX
FOR MORE INFO look for ALAN ARLANTICO: Smart: 09185595597 or 09399398456TM: 09358118095 Sun: 09223753555 please TExt or call for immediate response..
DIRECT BOAT OPERATOR PO KAME SA ANAWANGIN O PUNDAQUIT KAYA MAKAKASIGURADO PO KYO NG MURA AT MAGANDANG SERBISYO........
Thank you sa post ng number ni jay-r :)
ReplyDeletesobrang ganda pa din sa anawangin!:) very relaxing though marami na din talaga ang nagsisipuntahan dahil sa summer na. pero sulit pa din at enjoy kami! maraming salamat kay kuya jay-r sa pag-asikaso samin pati na din sa misis nia,si ate lizelle. sobrang accommodating po nila,at totoong highly recommended! you can also avail their services,contact niyo na lang si kuya jay-r at 09173809104.
ReplyDelete
ReplyDeleteWanna visit this places?
1. Agnaem
2. Anawangin
3. Talisayen
4. Nagsasa
5. Silanguin
6. Capones and Camara island
Book your Boat and Tent now.
Packages are also available. Inquire now!
Contact person: Liezel Nieva or Dindo Nieva
Contact number:
Globe: 09172022692
Smart: 09995959623
Dindo