San Juan

October to March is peak season with the best surf conditions. April to June is also pleasant with warm sunny weather, though waves are calmer. Avoid July to September during typhoon season.

From Manila, take a bus from Pasay or Cubao (Partas, Dominion, or Farinas lines) bound for La Union or San Fernando, La Union, then transfer to a jeepney or tricycle to Urbiztondo Beach. Total travel time is around 5 to 6 hours. By car, take NLEX to TPLEX and follow the route north, approximately 4.5 hours from Manila.

The Urbiztondo Beach strip is walkable. Tricycles serve local routes within the municipality. For day trips to Baguio or nearby towns, jeepneys and vans-for-hire are available at the San Fernando transport terminal.

Urbiztondo Beach is the heart of the surf scene and the best base for first-time visitors, with surf camps, boutique hostels, and beach resorts within steps of the water. Monaliza Point is popular for its rocky shore views and beachside bars. For a quieter stay, the barangays north of Urbiztondo offer more secluded accommodations.