Capones Island, Zambales, Philippines

Where: Pundaquit Beach - Capones Island - Camara Island - in Zambales, Philippines
When: April 2013
Who: The Wanderlustin' couple
What: His birthday getaway!

How to get there:

Around 3 hour drive from Manila. To get to Capones island, go first to Barangay Pundaquit or San Miguel in San Antonio, Zambales, where you can rent boat that will get you round trip and guide you for certain amount but around 1,000 - 1,500 php or even more (depends on your deal with the boatman).

By public transport, there are a lot of bus lines in Manila, such as Victory liner that goes to Iba or Sta. Cruz, and just let the driver know to drop you off at San Antonio. Then a quick tricycle ride to Brgy. Pundaquit

Where to stay:

On both Capones and Cameras Islands, there are no commercial establishments and you can choose to camp and bring your own needs, however Pundaquit beach which serves as the jump off point has several inn's, and decent resorts that can accommodate your stay.

Mr & Mrs Wanderlust's Reviews

Capones Vista Beach Resort


>nice place, spacious room with a/c and good view of Capones Island and the beach on its window and has balcony, 
>has beach front rooms and was lucky to be one
>has 2 pools and one is infinity with nice view of Capones Island and the beach
>friendly and attentive staff
>Restaurant has nice view of pool, beach and island
>can arrange boat ride to Capones & Camaras Island

***Rating:

Price:  $$ (from 3,500php 2pax to 10,000 family room of 8pax)
Service: 4 star
Facilities & Amenities: 4 star
Restaurant (foods): 4 star
Bar: 4 star
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Overall: 4.7 / 5

What to do:

>Beach bumming beacuse of the calm waves & turquoise water
>Rich marine life good for diving & snorkeling
>Picnic by the beach
> Hike to the light tower built by the Spanish in 1890s to guide ships entering and leaving the bays of Manila and Subic
> Go to Capones Island & Camaras Island (sometimes if tide is low, you have to swim to get to island)