"Tanjung Aru is one of the most popular spots to relax while enjoying good food. A special attraction is the spectacular sunset between 6.00 and 6.15 pm."
Tanjung Aru's beach is a long stretch of white sand lined with palm and casuarina trees. Only 6km from Kota Kinabalu town centre, or 10km from the airport, it is very popular among locals as a weekend getaway with families and friends.
Visitors may just relax under the shady trees; activities like water skiing or scuba diving can be arranged through the nearest resort, the Shangri-la Tanjung Aru. Food stalls nearby serve a wide variety of seafood as well as the usual fried rice and noodles until midnight. A special attraction is the spectacular sunset between 6.00 and 6.15 p.m.
The beach at Tanjung Aru is a long stretch of white sand lined with palm and casuarina trees. Only 6km from Kota Kinabalu town centre, or 10km from the airport, it is very popular among locals as a weekend getaway with families and friends.
Visitors may just relax under the shady trees; activities like water skiing or scuba diving can be arranged through the nearest resort, the Shangri-la Tanjung Aru. Food stalls nearby the beach serve a wide variety of seafood as well as the usual fried rice and noodles until midnight. A special attraction is the spectacular sunset between 6.00 and 6.15 p.m.
Last viewed - February 09, 2010
Getting there
Tanjung Aru beach is only 15 minute’s drive from Kota Kinabalu town centre. You can board a bus or taxi along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman.
User recommendation
"the cleanliness is the main reason I choose Tanjung Aru for my next holiday spot...wanna join me??" by Mifs
"Many people came here not because of its beautiful beach, but I guess this is the only place in KK town where you can relax, watch the wave, and enjoy your food. The sunset over here is amazing ! The most beautiful sunset I've ever seen." by moose
"its a very pleasure beach which full a lot of facitilities and environment.Besides that, they are also a lot of stall food and restaurant. The beach is also located in a very strategic place.Its really a very nice for all ages people. I love it! thank you." by Magdalene Yeo Wan Chin
"best jugak tanjung aru ni...pekena sayap ayam sedap giler ngan air tebu" by irwan bin majid
"there ia a foodstall which serves the best fried mee i've ever taste here..that is why I frequent this beach..but the surrounding is ok too.." by Nawri
"Lots of beautiful beaches in Malaysia. So, for Sabah residents this is the place they should value. " by scalia
"very nice and clean beach to visit and relax, can take your mind away ...." by mislinda
"sebuah tempat yang tenang dan indah.sungguh mengasyikkan dengan hembusan angin bayu yang sempoi-sempoi.tempat yangSESUAI dijadikan sebagai tempat perlancongan ." by mulawin
"beaches.. beaches.. beaches.. yup.. its my thing you know.. so dont be alarmed if you see me commenting on nearly every beach on this site =)
now.. about this beach.. i like it.. but cant say much about it cos it really doesn't stand out.. just like any average beach.. and if its a beach.. its always a good spot for me to chill out.." by rifdy
"Tempat yang menarik untuk melihat matahari terbenam. Anda juga boleh melakukan pelbagai aktiviti seperti menyelam, jat ski mahupun untuk beriadah semata-mata." by Irwana Ameera
"Pantai yang cantik dan menarik perhatian pengunjung. Jangan lupa membawa kamera untuk mengambil gambar matahari terbenam pada waktu senja." by shoana
"antara pantai yg paling aku suka..sebab aku boleh menyelam skuba tanpa perlu ke pulau
" by Iwan
"beautiful beach" by simon
"Tanjung Aru sesuai untuk berehat dan mandi-manda. Ramai juga penduduk tempatan yang mengambil kesempatan berjoging pada waktu petang." by Fitri Alia
"The only place where I can hang out to see the sunset at every 6pm. Having a good time though now I don’t have such place in KL to lay-park:) There is hawker centre there, I would love to recommend the barbeque chicken wings.. gosh!!! Can’t resist all this. There is also 5-star hotel, snorkeling, picnics, golfing, etc.. go and try it is worth a visit!!" by echang
"The beach is so clean. One of the popular spot for the locals. Good place for scuba diving." by Eliza Qistina
