Best beaches in and around Jakarta – Hello t-mates, how’s your holiday plan this year? Yup, we know that our moves are still restricted due to the ongoing pandemic, but we all need to have some fun once in a while, right?
If you live around Jakarta, you can visit the best beaches to enjoy your unlimited time in the sun, sea, and sand. This is a good way to escape from your daily routine. This time, tiket.com is going to give you recommendations of top-rated beaches in and around Jakarta. Let’s figure them out!
Beaches in Jakarta and Surrounding Areas for You to Visit!
Apart from shopping, you can also enjoy natural attractions such as beaches in Jakarta and its surrounding areas, t-mates! Let’s find the best beaches that can make you forget about all your worries!
1. Anyer Beach
A popular beach located about 2 hours drive from the capital city is Anyer Beach. This is one of the popular tourist destinations because the beach is beautiful, and it has many cool accommodations around the area.
While visiting Anyer Beach, you can witness the beauty of Mount Rakata, or often called the “Child of Krakatoa”. Over there, you can also find an old lighthouse which was the legacy of the Dutch colonial government.
One of the closest beaches you can visit is called Karang Bolong, an iconic beach with large rocks with holes in them; it looks very much like a tunnel! In addition, you also visit Florida Beach, a white sandy beach in the Anyer area. Interesting, right?
Price: 10,000 IDR/person*
Operational hours & days: 24/7
Address: Jl. Raya Anyer-Sirih, Sindanglaya, Serang, Banten 42167 (Check on Google Maps)
2. Ancol Beach
Situated inside Ancol Dreamland, Ancol Beach is the number one go-to beach for people who live in Jakarta. Lots of activities available there such as water sports, bicycling or jogging. It’s a huge area that people can use to have fun and relax.
To be able to enjoy the beauty of the beach to the fullest, we recommend you to come in the morning or in the evening. If you prefer to enjoy cool weather, it’s better to come in the evening, before sunset.
Just for your information, Ancol, which is located in North Jakarta, also has a port. From Ancol, you can take a cruise ship to the Thousand Islands.
Price: 25,000 IDR/person*
Operational hours & days: daily, 6 AM-9 PM (local time)
Address: Jalan Pantai Nusadua No.13, RT.5 / RW.10, Ancol, Pademangan, North Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia, 14430 (Check on Google Maps)
Additional info: Ancol is temporarily closed until 17 May 2021
3. Tanjung Layar Beach
Located in Sawarna Tourism Village in Banten, you can see unique rocks, which look similar to a sailing boat on Tanjung Layar Beach. Many people said that the rock looks like Sangkuriang’s ship.
In addition to the unique rocks, many people love to come to this beach because of the amazing scenery, especially during sunset. You can enjoy seeing the blue sea, white sand, and colorful corals.
Even more exciting, if you are staying in Sawarna for a few days, you can invite friends for a BBQ dinner. Sounds fun, huh?
Price: 10,000 IDR/person*
Operational hours & days: 24/7
Address: Pesona Sawarna Komplek Tanjung Layar Blok Ciantir, Sawarna, Bayah, Lebak Regency, Banten 42393 (Check on Google Maps)
4. Tidung Island Beach
To reach Tidung Island, you have to spend about 2-3 hours by speed boat from Muara Angke Harbor. On arrival at Tidung Island, you can do various exciting activities such as snorkeling, playing banana boat, swimming, or just relaxing on the beach.
This tourist spot near Jakarta is divided into two areas, namely Tidung Besar island and Tidung Kecil island. Two of them are connected by a bridge called the Love Bridge which is one of the favorite photo spots for tourists.
The best time to visit the beaches on Tidung Island is April-October because of the sunny weather. By the way, at this tourist spot, there is no ATM machine, so make sure to bring enough cash, t-mates!
Price: 54,000-85,000 IDR/person*
Operational hours & days: 24/7
Address: South Thousand Islands, Thousand Islands, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia (Check on Google Maps)
5. Tanjung Lesung Beach
Tanjung Lesung, which is located on the edge of the Sunda Strait, is really interesting for you to visit because of its charming beaches. You can do various interesting watersport activities such as a banana boat, glass bottom, jet skiing, sea kayaking, open water diving, and snorkeling.
In the afternoon, you can enjoy the beauty of the sunset while relaxing on the beach which has white sand and bluish green seawater. Visiting this place is sure to be a really fun activity!
To get to Tanjung Lesung Beach, you have to travel about 160 km or a 4-hour drive from Jakarta. Having a vacation to Tanjung Lesung with friends and family will certainly be an exciting experience.
Price: 30,000 IDR/person*
Operational hours & days: every day, 8 AM-5 PM (local time)
Address: Tanjungjaya, Pandeglang, Pandeglang, Banten, Indonesia, 42281 (Check on Google Maps)
6. Pramuka Island Beach
When visiting Pramuka Island, you can try various exciting activities, starting from snorkeling, taking pictures on the dock, enjoying the sunset view, to traveling around the island by renting a boat. Moreover, you can also visit a turtle breeding place on Pramuka Island, t-mates!
Previously, this island was called Elang Island because there were many eagles around this island. But over time, people don’t see these birds again. The island’s name then changed to be Pramuka Island.
To get to this island, you can cross from Marina Ancol by speed boat for about 2 hours. However, if you want a cheaper option, you can try taking a boat that departs from Muara Angke Harbor.
Price: IDR 5,000 / person *
Operational hours & days: 24 hours
Address: North Thousand Islands, Thousand Islands, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia (Check on Google Maps)
7. Pantai Indah Kapuk 2
If t-mates want to find cool air in the heat of Jakarta, you can visit Pantai Indah Kapuk. This beach has soft white sand and calm water.
To get the best view, you can come to visit in the afternoon to see the sunset. You can enjoy your time on this popular man-made beach. This beautiful beach was recently opened in 2020.
Not far from Pantai Indah Kapuk 2, you can also enjoy the beauty of the mangrove forest which will make you feel more relaxed. This place is also well managed. You can rent a boat to get around this place as well as looking for spots for you to take photos.
Taking pictures here is also interesting, t-mates. You will find lots of cool photo spots here. In fact, it is not uncommon for couples to take their pre-wedding photo shots there.
Price: child 10,000 IDR/person, adult 20,000 IDR/person *
Operational hours & days: every day, 3 PM-7 PM (local time)
Address: Jl. Pantai Indah Kapuk No.2, 14460 (Check on Google Maps)
Additional info: PIK 2 is temporarily closed until 30 May 2021
Let’s Plan a Vacation to Jakarta with tiket.com!
After you have read tiket.com’s article, you should already have an idea of where to go for your next trip. Discuss your plan with your loved ones and book accommodations ahead of time. To do so, you can order hotel rooms via tiket.com.
If you’re planning to travel out of Jakarta, you can order train tickets at tiket.com as well. If you want to have your private time, you can rent a car. Don’t forget to always adhere to health protocols while on vacation, okay?
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