Pangasinan is well know because of Hundred Island in Alaminos but there is also a cool spot somewhere in Bolinao. Bolinao is approximately 6 hours away from Cubao. Bolinao has a cool beach somewhere in Barangay Patar. It is 30-45 minutes away from Bolinao town proper via tricycle. It is ideal for a quick getaway if you're tired of crowded beaches.
Patar beach has pebbled like sand which is so white when it is summer and brownish if weather is breezy or rainy. It also has mild wave during -ber months and big waves during summer. Patar is facing the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea before). You can appreciate the view of the ocean when you go to Cape Bolinao, a 15 minutes walk from the beach.
The only resort in Patar is the Treasures of Bolinao. It is a hotel like building on the beach front. I don't know their amenities but their accommodation is a bit pricey. The other option is the Costa Del Fuego which is also on the beach front just near the Treasures of Bolinao. It is good to stay here because the owner is just around the corner and they have a common bathroom and toilet for their guest unlike the other cottages near the beach front. Just a few steps away from Costa del Fuego is the public cottages which I think under Benjie's Cottages but some the cottages are owned by other person. In case you went here, you have no choice but to use the public bathroom and toilet which cost 10 pesos for the shower, 3 pesos for pee and 5 pesos for poop.
Please visit Patar Beach to see the beach itself
