Sandy beaches wrap around Subic Bay and make the area popular with sunseekers. Sunbathe on the sand, sip cocktails at beach clubs and cool off in the bay. Family attractions like a zoo and aquarium will keep the kids entertained.
Things to do in Subic
Get up close with endangered tigers at Zoobic Safari. Climb aboard a Jeep and take a tiger safari through the lush forest enclosure. In the family-friendly petting zoo, you can meet ostriches, eagles, monkeys and more. There’s also a crocodile lagoon filled with hundreds of sharp-toothed reptiles.
Meet dolphins, sea lions and stingrays at Ocean Adventure. Fun and educational, the aquarium overlooks Subic Bay and features tanks filled with fish, turtles and rainbow-coloured corals. You can also see Palawan bearcats, mammals that live exclusively in the Philippines.
Get off the beaten track on the Pamulaklakin Trail. It winds through a verdant forest and takes you past emerald-green pools and shady picnic spots. Hire an Aeta guide to learn more about the indigenous culture and support the local community. Enjoy a traditional lunch of “binulo” rice and meat cooked in hollow bamboo stalks.
Beaches in Subic promise soft sand and bottle-green water. Strap on scuba gear and explore Subic Bay on a diving trip. There are several shipwrecks to explore and underwater gardens brimming with colourful fish and corals.
Stretch your peso further in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. This tax-free zone features neon-lit casinos with slot machines and table games. Tee off on the golf course and enjoy huge savings at duty-free shopping malls.
Getting around Subic
Taxis are a fast and affordable way to get around Subic, while rental cars offer the freedom to visit local sights and attractions at your own pace. Subic is on Luzon Island, a 2.5-hour drive from Manila and three hours from Ninoy Aquino International Airport.