Tanjung Aru Beach
Tanjung Aru Beach
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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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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Zeinab A
11 contributions
Feb 2025 • Solo
Nice sandy beach, no crowds, close to city and airport. I requested it as part of city tour as recommended by locals!
If you are looking for a comfortable comprehensive city to this is the one for you . Great options to beat the heat.
Jack took me on a wonderful city tour and visited all sites I requested the top sites for me were Kota Kinabalu iconic 3 mosques, the jewel of which is the floating mosque. I also visited the pink mask and the state mask with their distinctive outside architecture . Other highlights were Tun moustafa tower, signal hill, tanjing aru beach.
Jack’s number is +60 12-843 5750
If you are looking for a comfortable comprehensive city to this is the one for you . Great options to beat the heat.
Jack took me on a wonderful city tour and visited all sites I requested the top sites for me were Kota Kinabalu iconic 3 mosques, the jewel of which is the floating mosque. I also visited the pink mask and the state mask with their distinctive outside architecture . Other highlights were Tun moustafa tower, signal hill, tanjing aru beach.
Jack’s number is +60 12-843 5750
Written 20 February 2025
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私はマノン
Tokyo, Japan21 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
I strolled around watching the sunset with a drink I bought from a food stall in one hand. People from all over the place were taking photos, playing in the sand, and there was a group doing a SUP tour at the venue. They all seemed to be enjoying their time in their own way. I wished this peaceful and fun time could last forever. Of all the tourist spots I visited during my trip to Kota Kinabalu, this was the most memorable place for me.
Written 4 June 2024
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mcuktravel
England, UK105 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
After a pretty rough first 24 hours in Kota Kinabalu, this beach was an absolute joy!! The vibe here was completely different to that of the city centre. None of the edginess, just loads of families and travellers enjoying the amazing scenery and fab food market. Only a short grab ride away so well worth a visit.
Written 21 November 2024
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SandySydneyAus
Australia766 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
We stayed at Shangrila so we walked one afternoon. Beach was reasonable clean and sunset was reasonably pretty. I would not call it the best but ok. Night market food stalls started early so we could grab food and got back to hotel before too dark. Got nice roasted corns and coconut drinks. Bbq stuffs and satays were not that great but ok.
Written 15 November 2024
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tonimcallen
Fremantle, Australia55 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
We went solely for the sunset and it did not disappoint. The area is attractive with the islands as a backdrop and the lovely casuarina trees. It has a peaceful vibe, a relaxing place to watch the sun go down. There are also plenty of eating options around. We did not swim or engage in water sports so can't comment on those aspects.
Written 9 April 2024
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Eliana P
27 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Tanjung Aru beach disappointed. We were told that you get the best sunset photos from here, but the night was overcast and there were too many people on the beach!
Just inland from the beach is the Night Market, which was lots of fun. It had great food options - Malay cuisines, cold drinks, fruits, ice cream - all were delicious and well priced! If in KK, visit the night market but remember to negotiate if you are buying items (not food).
Just inland from the beach is the Night Market, which was lots of fun. It had great food options - Malay cuisines, cold drinks, fruits, ice cream - all were delicious and well priced! If in KK, visit the night market but remember to negotiate if you are buying items (not food).
Written 24 September 2023
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Soko37
Budapest, Hungary14,509 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Original plan was sunset on the beach but there were clouds and few drops or rain 🌧️ it should be great if it is clean sky. Many people, tourists, students, parents with kids, stroking on the beach or sitting and enjoying local specialities. Parking place available but really full when leaving
Written 9 February 2024
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Elisha A
Singapore, Singapore35 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We went there specifically to see the beautiful sunset. It did not disappoint. It was beautiful just as all the photos others have taken. The street food there was of course tourist priced but not too bad. There was a lot people there during sunset and often the traffic is slow. So plan ahead to reach early to catch the setting sun and get Grab ride to leave. Grab rides are so easily available in KK and the locals give good advice on where to eat.
Written 10 August 2023
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Barbara É
12 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Just don't visit Kota Kinabalu at all. This city and also Tanjung Aru beach is full with rubbish. The ocean is full with plastic waste, no sidewalks, it is extremly hard to cross the roads as pedestrian because of the lack of the lamps. The smell in the entire city is disgusting, we almost vomited.
Written 22 May 2023
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JDAL18
Newry, UK72 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Visited here with my fiance. Has the potential to be a really nice beach but it absolutely baffles me how in 2023 people are still littering. The beach is covered in bottles, used cups, straws, polystyrene boxes from food and much more. It would be good for local officials to organise a clean up or put more signage/fines for people littering. My fiance cleaned up the small area we were sitting beside. See pictures of what came from a very small area.
Written 1 September 2023
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Hi.🙆Good Morning. I would like to ask what is nature and park at Tanjung Aru Beach?
Written 14 April 2018
I viewed sunset here on October 2017. The beach park is very basic not maintained properly but there are a lot of street food by the beach in the evening. You can basically stroll through the beach, watch the sunset etc. I have seen school children and other local people swimming there as well. Not sure how teh condition now is.
Written 27 October 2018
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