The beach is small but you can see the sunset from here. There's always someone at the beach no…read morematter what month it is. In Hong Kong, outdoor bbq season starts in March, so you can expect to see a bunch of people grilling away. My favorite part of the beach is definitely the promenade area - Castle Peak Bay Waterfront Promenade. It's actually quite long and there's wonderful views of the ships docked by it.

Summer in Hong Kong is a great time- with our natural beaches lining our coasts, we are spoilt for…read morechoice when it comes to choosing one that we like. Right. But one thing: all of them are on the island or in Sai Kung. Public transport is super crowded on good weekends and parking spaces are almost non-existent by the time you get there (what time do people go, I never understood this). Shek O is a prime example of what I mean. It always turns into a massive hassle which is a good way to ruin a perfect weekend. If you were looking for somewhere to the West of New Territories then you are pretty much stuck with Gold Coast Beach. This beach was artificially built with the entire Gold Coast project and it is probably one of the biggest beaches in Hong Kong. Naturally this beach doesn't have the natural beauty of the other ones on the island- you swim next to the typhoon shelter in a distance and you are offered a view of Tuen Mun rather than the South China Sea. You won't be coming here to spot the hotties either- its families through and thorough here with sand castles, buckets and nowadays entire tents to tend our little darlings. Transport wise its still a headache but at least there is a carpark that's actually big enough nearby and you get the added benefit of being near the Gold Coast complex which means that you can grab something to eat there too. Given the lack of choice in this area I will have to recommend this place.

Used to be wonderful. I've been a customer for 4 years. But customer satisfaction went down. And…read morebugs in room.

Baby beach is a great beach, mostly locals and it has a great Hong Kong vibe. I love the…read moreannouncements over the loud speakers telling the people how to behave, mind your children and that conditions can change but not to depend on the life guard. The announcements also tell beach patrons when the lifeguards are leaving for the evenings. The beach is wide open and has plenty of space. The walk down from the parking lot is about 5 minutes, walking back up is a trek but it's not horrible. We took a taxi both ways from Hong Kong to the beach. I guess you could have to wait for a taxi, maybe call one if it's not there. For us, there were enough taxis waiting that all of us were able to leave right away. There are bathrooms, vendors with drinks and ice cream along with surf boards rentals and other beach toys.

This is hands down the best beach in Hong Kong, coming from a local who was born and raised here…read morefor all his life. It should mean something. I am not a good swimmer and during summer I spend most of my time in public swimming pool which is naturally packed with visitors, (not a pleasant experience) so I always wanted to look for a secluded place with nice view and I am really glad to say that I found it. As my previous review on the Dragon's Back trail, my roomy and I arrived this magnificent beach. Commonly known as Tai Long Wan (大浪灣), it is a bay well-known for windsurfers, which is located in the Southern District of Hong Kong. If you are not a surfer like me, you will still be overwhelmed by the scenery here with clean sands and water. Yes it can be windy at times (that's why there are so many daring surfers) but if you have a blanket with you, you will be fine with the breeze. My roommate and I ended up spending a night here as it was just so breathtaking (and I was too tired to hike my way back to civilization). And what do you expect? We actually saw lots of STARS in the evening. Who would have thought you could still do that in Hong Kong. Also, there is a declared monument here as well - a rock carving that was believed to pacify the adverse weather during the Bronze Age in ancient China. If you are worried about food and refreshments, there are several cafes and restaurants there but do not expect a filling meal though, I suggest bringing your own food and drinks and definitely spend a night there to really enjoy this secluded place which you thought had all disappeared in Hong Kong.

Ha Pak Nai is a subdivision of Pak Nai ( Ha means 'lower'). It is a coastal area in the…read morenorthwestern area of New Territories, and faces the Deep Bay. Partly a shallow pebbly beach and partly a wetland mangrove, it is listed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Hong Kong. Besides driving (actually the parking space is kind of limited due to the rush of people at weekends days of good weather), you can also get there by taking minibus route no. 33 at Tai Fung Street at Yuen Long town center, not far from Yeun Long or Long Ping MTR station, and get off after Lau Fau Shan roundabout. Some friends also opted for biking there but it's not an easy route, so only for people with confidence with biking skills. Because of its vantage location along the western coast, it is one of the best places in Hong Kong to view the sunset, unobstructed by buildings in front and overlooks onto the Shekou area of China on the far far horizon. The scene is quiet and open, and the sky stretches to infinity. It is even more serene if there is a bit of cloud in the sky, with the rays of golden lights refracted over the brim of the clouds forming layers of golden cotton candies . Quite a romantic view for couples indeed! On the pebbly beach you can often some fisherman's raising nurseries for seafood and also oysters raised on pieces of concrete blocks. Additionally, it is also very close to Lau Fau Shan, a popular place from Chinese-style fresh seafood in HK for reasonable price, so it is a very common itinerary for the locals to go for the sunset view at Ha Pak Nai and then have a seafood feast over at there.

For a long time this was a hidden secret for those who knew their way amongst the back end of Yuen…read moreLong and Tin Shui Wai; this was the border and unless you lived here or worked here; no one would venture this far. The reasons were clear: there is a track that ran along the seaside with pretty much nothing to do- moreover at night this was a good location for IIs to come ashore so it wasn't the sort of place you would like to hang around. Times have changed though. Shenzhen has become more prosperous and there's more to look at on the opposite side of the shore than there is on this side. After the SARS event Hong Kongers have taken to the countryside which is decidedly a good thing as we now fully appreciate our natural beauty spots; which includes deep bay. This used to be a fishing village where oyster farms were abundant (water quality: not too sure) and most people came to Lau Fau Shan for the famed seafood and the local produce: salted fish and various dried fishery items. These are all still here but I guess the grips of commercialism has hit and it has lost the quiet ambience some what, with cars clogging up the route up here every weekend. Still though, if you venture down the path down deep bay towards the new Western Crossing, you will still find the mud banks which it is famed for. At low tide the mud banks are exposed and you will find all sorts of wild life here: crabs, birds and the sunset view is simply second to none. Cyclist will enjoy the fact that the further you go the less cars there are so they are free to roam this area. There's not much in terms of attractions here but that is in itself the beauty of it.

This is a lovely little spot on the island. Nice at sunset, view of the bridge, Noah's Ark in the…read morebackground. The Thai restaurant there is awesome, too. I've been there for the egg hunt and just to hang out. Very close to the pier, which is a nice walk there.

The beach here in Ma Wan is very peaceful, you can see vehicles, boats, ferries and even the most…read morepopular bridge in Hong Kong of all time, the Tsing Ma Bridge! There are provided seats and a small shelter below the first aid room. The toilets and changing rooms are very clean and spacious, very good facilities unlike the other beaches in Hong Kong. I definitely recommend this beach to fellow tourists if you don't mind paying more transportation fee to come to Ma Wan!