Discover the beauty of various beautiful beaches around Jakarta that offer tranquility, exciting activities, and stunning sea views, ideal for a short getaway.
For most Jakarta workers, weekends are the perfect time to escape from the daily routine. Although the city is known for its hustle and bustle, Jakarta has a variety of beach tourism destinations that are easily accessible.
The beaches located around Jakarta offer beautiful sea views and various fun water activities. For those of you who don’t want to go far from the capital, this row of beaches can be an option to spend some relaxing time while enjoying the sea breeze and the distinctive aroma of the beach. Here are ten beaches that you must visit in Jakarta and its surroundings.
1. Beach Pool (Lagoon)
Beach Pool or Lagoon is one of the beaches located next to Ria Beach, Jakarta. Although not too wide, this beach is very popular among families and visitors who want to enjoy the beach atmosphere without having to go far from the city center.
With an affordable entrance ticket, only around Rp. 25,000, you can enjoy the enchanting beach view and a safe swimming pool area, suitable for children and adults.
Apart from swimming, this beach is also suitable for sunbathing or just relaxing in the open area. Lagoon Beach is often a favorite choice during holidays because of its comfortable atmosphere and easy access. Visitors can enjoy the tranquility while enjoying the cool sea breeze.
2. Ancol Festival Beach
Festival Beach in Ancol is a beach tourism destination that is famous for the various interesting festivals that are often held here. Located on the west coast of Ancol, this beach offers beautiful sea views and complete facilities for visitors.
The uniqueness of this beach is the presence of a sturdy wooden pier, stretching across the shoreline. This pier is one of the most popular photo spots among tourists, offering a charming sea view.
Visitors can also ride the gondola available in this area to see the beauty of Ancol and the beach from above. Festival Beach often hosts various events and entertainment, making it a perfect place to spend time with family or friends.
3. Ancol Marina Beach
Marina Beach, located in the Ancol area, offers a very interesting view, with various ships moored at the small harbor around the beach.
This beach is not only famous for its beauty, but also as a departure point to the Seribu Islands. From here, visitors can rent a boat to cross to the exotic islands in the Seribu Islands.
Marina Beach offers a quieter atmosphere compared to other beaches in Ancol, perfect for relaxing or enjoying the beautiful sea view. This beach is also often used as a pre-wedding photo location, thanks to its stunning sea view.
4. Anyer Beach
Anyer Beach is located in Serang Regency, Banten, about two hours drive from Jakarta. This beach has a long coastline and is surrounded by coconut trees, and has complete facilities such as lodging and restaurants.
With affordable entrance tickets, visitors can enjoy the beautiful beach and relax in a quieter atmosphere.
Anyer Beach also offers various water tourism activities such as banana boat and jet ski, which can add to the excitement of your vacation. The available accommodation facilities make it an ideal destination for a longer weekend getaway.
5. Beautiful Kapuk Beach 2 (PIK 2)
Pantai Indah Kapuk 2 or PIK 2, located in North Jakarta, is a newly built beach resulting from the reclamation of Pantai Indah Kapuk.
This beach is known as White Sand Beach, with clean white sand and stunning sea views. The uniqueness of this beach is that its operating hours start at 15.00 to 21.00 WIB, and there is no entrance fee.
Although it does not have many entertainment facilities, PIK 2 offers a quiet and private atmosphere, perfect for visitors who want to enjoy a relaxing time with a beautiful sea view. Visitors only need to pay a fairly affordable parking fee to enjoy this beach.
6. Thousand Islands
The Thousand Islands is a very famous tourist destination among local and foreign tourists. The archipelago consists of more than 100 small islands scattered around the Java Sea, and can be reached by boat from Muara Angke Pier, Jakarta.
Islands such as Tidung Island, Pari Island, and Pramuka Island are favorite destinations to enjoy the beauty of the underwater world, sunbathe, and do snorkeling and diving activities.
The Thousand Islands offer stunning natural scenery with white sand and clear sea water. Activities such as cycling around the island, camping, and enjoying fresh seafood cuisine are also attractions in the Thousand Islands.
7. Pari Island
Pari Island, located in the South Thousand Islands, is one of the popular beach destinations for tourists who want to enjoy the tranquility.
This island is known for its wide stretch of white sand, clear blue sea water, and various outdoor activities that can be done such as snorkeling and camping. Pari Island also has several interesting photo spots and is an ideal place to relax under the coconut trees.
The beaches on Pari Island are still very natural and far from the crowds, making it the perfect place to enjoy a quiet and peaceful holiday.
8. Ancol Beach
Ancol Beach is one of the most well-known beaches in Jakarta and is a favorite holiday destination. Located in the Ancol area, this beach offers a variety of fun activities, from swimming at Lagoon Beach, enjoying various festivals, to playing at the Beach Pool and Carnaval. Ancol Beach also has a variety of complete facilities, including a recreation park and game rides.
Mothers and families can enjoy various exciting activities on this beach, as well as enjoy the fresh atmosphere while looking at the sea view.
9. Angel Island
Bidadari Island, which is also located in the Seribu Islands, is one of the islands that has colonial historical value. The former hospital built by the VOC is one of the attractions on this island.
Bidadari Island also provides various tourist facilities such as resorts, banana boats, jet skis, and canoes, which can be used by visitors.
Besides enjoying the beauty of the beach, visitors can also learn about the colonial history of the island, making it an attractive destination for both local and foreign tourists.
10. Ancol Ria Beach
Ria Ancol Beach is located in the Ancol area, Jakarta, and is one of the most famous beaches among tourists. This beach offers a more relaxed atmosphere with complete facilities, from water games to comfortable sunbathing areas. In addition, you can also enjoy various festivals held at Ria Ancol Beach, making it a very exciting and fun place to spend time with family.
From bustling beaches with exciting activities to those offering natural tranquility, Jakarta has a variety of beaches that can be the perfect short getaway destination.
No need to go all the way to Bali or Lombok, just visit these beaches that offer natural beauty and various exciting activities that are sure to make your vacation even more enjoyable.
