Situated on the northwest cost of the Borneo Island, Brunei Darussalam is home to a number of beautiful beaches complemented by its tropical climate and constant sunshine. Grab your sunscreen and enjoy some of Brunei’s notable beaches with a BBQ picnic, sunset strolls and watersports activities like kayaking and jet skiing.
Popular among watersports and picnic lovers, this recreational beach hosts a range of watersports activities including jet skiing, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, powerboat racing, aqua sports training, water skiing and banana boat rides.
Visitors can look forward to picnic shelters complete with barbecue grills, resting huts, restrooms, tracks for jogging and cycling, a fitness area and a playground for children. There are also stalls selling fresh food, fruit, fish, handicraft and even pets. Close to the Serasa Beach is the Royal Brunei
Yacht Club (RBYC) which opened in 1980. With an open-air stilt house design and a private beach area, the club bursts with activities during the weekends and holidays. Club members enjoy the open-air restaurant, particularly its mouthwatering seafood offerings, coupled with the cosy and relaxed ambience for a pleasant escape. Other features include a swimming pool, children’s play area, boating activities, full shower and changing facilities, a large-screen TV which can be enjoyed in an air-conditioned room and a mini library.
Perfect for a late afternoon stroll or a quick refreshing swim, this private beach is owed and run by The Empire Brunei. Treat yourself to breathtaking views of the South China Sea at the immaculate Empire Hotel Beach. Alternatively, guests who are looking for an adrenaline rush can go for canoeing, kayaking or jet skiing, with equipment all provided by the hotel.
Located in Tutong District, Seri Kenangan Beach is popular for gatherings, picnics, swimming and even fishing. The beach provides amenities including food kiosks, barbecue pits, a children’s playground, an outdoor gym area and changing rooms. One of its interesting features is a narrow section of land which mimics a spit, sandwiched between the South China Sea and the Tutong River.
Established in 1929 and located in Kuala Belait, the Panaga Club is owned by Brunei Shell Petroleum with a diverse array of social, sports and leisure facilities. Watersports buffs will enjoy activities such as dinghy sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and standup paddle boarding. The Kuala Belait Boat Club is a part of the Panaga Club and offers cruising, diving, power boating, fishing and rowing.
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