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Manila Bay
3.5
1,161
#20 of 154 things to do in Manila
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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This natural harbor is an excellent place from which to view a most elegant sunset.
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The area
Neighbourhood: Ermita
How to get there
  • United Nations • 10 min walk
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Restaurants
1,475 within 5 kms
Harbor View Restaurant
576
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Philippine • Seafood • International
Cafe Ilang-Ilang
576
0.8 km$$$$ • Italian • Chinese • Japanese
G Point Smörgåsbord & Bar
160
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Philippine • Bar • European
Dads-Saisaki-Kamayan
74
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Philippine • Sushi • Asian
Dakota Cabin Cafe Bar and Bistro
62
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • International • Asian
Emerald Garden
141
0.1 km$$ - $$$ • Chinese • Asian • Cantonese
Starbucks
38
42 m$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • American • Cafe
Kashmir
99
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Indian • Asian • Vegetarian Friendly
COWBOY GRILL MABINI
56
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Philippine • Bar • Asian
Purple Yam
33
0.4 km$$$$ • Philippine • Vegetarian Friendly
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Attractions
312 within 10 kms
Museo Pambata
96
0.1 kmSpeciality Museums
Money Museum
43
0.3 kmSpeciality Museums
Rizal Shrine
286
0.4 kmSpeciality Museums
Rizal Park
2,068
0.4 kmParks
Hiraya Gallery
1
0.3 kmArt Galleries
Rizal Monument
36
0.4 kmMonuments & Statues
Cultural Center of the Philippines
135
0.5 kmBallets • Civic Centres
1335Mabini
2
0.4 kmArt Galleries • Art Museums
Robinsons Place Mall
1,015
0.7 kmShopping Malls
Manila Ocean Park
2,225
0.7 kmAquariums
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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3.5
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Peter M
Melbourne, Australia1,079 contributions
Manila's Dolomite Beach
Aug 2022
Manila's Dolomite Beach, is an artificial beach along Manila Bay in Manila, Philippines created through the process of beach nourishment. It was formed in 2020 and is on Manila Bay in Roxas Boulevard It covers a length of 2925 feet of Manila Baywalk
Written 21 January 2023
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Glenn W
Sydney, Australia317 contributions
An excellent place to visit
Jul 2022
Not just a place for walking hand in hand with a special someone given the great view of Manila Bay, but also a place to wine and dine. Lots of great restaurants and places to drink. Even if you don't stay at one of the two big luxury restaurants there, you can still have an enjoyable afternoon or sunset evening. Recommended for your visit to Manila.
Written 12 August 2022
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Brix510
San Jose, CA952 contributions
Very dirty but still beautiful
Apr 2022
This bay is very dirty and some of the largest slums are adjacent to it but it is still lovely to look at
Written 8 August 2022
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VA5
Quezon City, Philippines959 contributions
Manila Bay Sunset
Aug 2021 • Solo
Since Manila elected a young, dynamic and country loving Mayor, this city has been transformed from a dumpsite to a vibrant, clean and organized state. The streets are finally well lighted and paved. The parks reopened and maintained. The boulevard as beautiful as ever except for a National project putting dolomite sand in the bay area which is a complete disaster.
Written 10 August 2021
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HMF
Makati, Philippines8 contributions
Manila.
Jul 2021 • Family
Disgusting. Health hazard to anyone a mile of this place. The “bay” is full of rubbish and hap-hazard constructions. Beggars (not judging these people) are found sleeping on the streets and everywhere. The poor animals are abused and neglected to a degree of death on legs. Manila is just the worst city ever & Filipinos just carry on as if this is an ok way to live.
Written 31 July 2021
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Aaqarsh Aiyyar
Chennai (Madras), India2,454 contributions
Sunset view
Feb 2020 • Solo
The Manila bay is a nice place to relax in the evening and enjoy the sunset view. I was told that the place has become relatively cleaner than it was. It is a good place to be.
Written 21 March 2020
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ed M
109 contributions
Philippines
Mar 2020 • Friends
Is still an outstanding place for the sunset. Postcard perfect picture if you timed it right. Was clean when we were there.
Written 18 March 2020
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MountaineerLu
Falling Waters, WV1,462 contributions
Better
Jan 2020 • Couples
The views are awesome especially at sunset. The water is cleaner but still a lot of miscellaneous trash floating around.. Smell is better now.
Written 15 March 2020
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Hakeem R
London, UK8 contributions
Manila Bay
Apr 2019 • Friends
It's a really lovely place to go to, a massive shopping mall, an amusement park, plenty of places to eat and drink and best of all the bay stretching out in front of you.
A really lovely place to watch the sunset and it's nice to just see other people as well as you enjoying the whole scenery and theres also a fish spa and aquarium further down.
Written 8 March 2020
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC5,804 contributions
Feeling nostalgic as we drove along it!
Mar 2020 • Solo
Driving with my cab driver from the airport to my hotel in Ermita, we passed by Roxas Boulevard that is bounded by Manila Bay.

I felt happy and nostalgic during this ride along the Manila Bay. It is now clean and does not smell bad!

We used to spend time with family and friends in the areas near Manila Bay: eating, talking, watching the sun set, etc.
Written 5 March 2020
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MANILA BAY - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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  • Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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