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.

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.

One of my absolute favorite beaches in Hong Kong. Black sandy beach, calm waves (and quite…read moreshallow) and gorgeous views (the sunset here is breathtaking). Pui O is also well-known for clam digging - you actually see more and more people come here solely for that. The government really need to start doing something here because the beach is getting dirtier every summer and the clams, honestly, is not fit for eating... The only time I ate the clam, I ended up with a pretty bad skin rash the next day, which took me almost a month to fully recover! So come and chill under an umbrella but leave the clams alone.

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.

After our shore excursion group's photo stop enjoyment at Victoria Peak, our skilled driver whipped…read moredownhill towards Repulse Bay. Our guide kept mentioning the high cost of properties at The Peak but then said it's even more expensive to purchase or live in Repulse Bay. Repulse Bay is home or vacation home to many rich and famous Asians and non-Asians. Although I can see the beauty, less hectic atmosphere, and exclusivity of living in this bay area where residents can escape the frenetic city life, the name "Repulse Bay" annoyed me. So, I asked our guide about its history. He told the group that there are several unsubstantiated stories about the origin of the bay's name. But he's sticking to saying, "This bay was used as a base by pirates and caused serious concern to foreign merchant ships trading with China. The Royal Navy subsequently repulsed the pirates, hence the name." Anyway, we were allotted an hour to either wander along the beach sand (IMHO, the sand was coarse and not like the finer sand we have in Hawai'i) while dipping our toes into the cool water, roam through their shopping mall, or follow the guide to the Taoist Kwun Yam (Guanyin) Shrine at the southeastern side of the beach. We followed the group to the Kwun Yam Shrine to view the gigantic statues of Guanyin (Chinese Goddess of Mercy) and Tiānhòu (Empress of Heaven or Goddess of the Sea and Patron Deity of fishermen, sailors, and any occupations related to the sea). According to our guide, the Kwun Yam Shrine isn't "active"; the shrine-like exterior is just a façade for a small convenience store, although several people offered prayers with joss sticks or incense to the statues. The guide encouraged everyone to cross "The Bridge of Longevity" at least seven times because of the belief in extending your life an additional ten years with each crossing. Woohoo! My husband and I quickly jumped on board with that belief and traversed that bridge! We felt relieved and comforted by walking along the beachfront yet slightly unsettled by the densely built-up apartment buildings and estates behind us as the development reminded us about Hawai'i's Waikīkī, Kaka'ako, and Ala Moana neighborhoods. But, thankfully, our island isn't as densely populated as Hong Kong.

Repulse Bay 淺水灣 is in en route towards Stanley and I have only visited once during a day tour…read moreguide. It was a nice experience to escape the metropolitan atmosphere. Located at the southern end of Hong Kong yet fully accessible via public transportation and a common site for the privileged or advantage to settle.