Hidden Beach
A roughly 1-km white-sand beach lined with coconut trees on Aloguinsan's southwestern coast, run as a private resort.
The overview
About Hidden Beach
Hidden Beach is a roughly one-kilometer stretch of white-sand shoreline on the southwestern coast of Aloguinsan, in barangay Bonbon. Dense coconut trees line the beach and provide natural shade along most of its length, while low cliffs and a quiet cove setting give it a secluded feel compared to more built-up beaches elsewhere in Cebu. The beach is developed as Hidden Beach Resort, a privately run property enclosed by bamboo fencing, with cottages, tents, and simple rooms for overnight stays. The water is calm and shallow near shore, suited to swimming and wading, and kayaks can be rented by the hour. Sunset views over the strait are a draw for visitors staying into the evening. Because it operates as a resort rather than an open public beach, access is through the property gate, and an entrance fee applies whether or not you plan to stay overnight. The turnoff point from the main road is locally known as "eskina Hidden Beach," after which a short motorcycle or tricycle ride covers the remaining distance to the shore.
What makes it worth it
Highlights
- About 1 kilometer of white-sand shoreline
- Coconut trees for natural shade
- Calm, shallow swimming water
- Kayak rentals
- Quiet cove setting away from crowds
- Sunset views over the strait
- 1 Bring cash for the entrance fee and any rentals, as this is a private resort, not a free public beach. Arrange the motorcycle or tricycle leg from the 'eskina Hidden Beach' turnoff in advance if arriving by public bus. Weekdays are quieter than weekends. Location approximate — confirm on arrival.
Wayfinder route
How to get there
From Cebu South Bus Terminal, take a Ceres or Sepo bus bound for Aloguinsan (~2-3 hours, PHP 80-120). Ask the driver to drop you at 'eskina Hidden Beach,' then take a habal-habal or tricycle (~PHP 20-250 depending on distance and group size) to the resort entrance.
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Entrance Fee
PHP 50 day use / PHP 70 night use per person; PHP 25-35 for children and seniors
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily
Duration
Half day
Difficulty
Easy
Best Time to Visit
Dry season (December to May); late afternoon for sunset.
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