All Hands Beach, once a swimming area only for military members stationed at Naval Air Station Cubi Point, is situated between Subic Bay International Airport and Subic Container Terminal. (Jonathan Snyder/Stars and Stripes)
U.S. troops on temporary duty to Subic Bay in the Philippines can spend their down time at a former liberty zone on what used to be Naval Air Station Cubi Point.
Now a commercial beach resort, All Hands Beach looks like a set from a movie about an exotic tropical paradise. Straw-roofed huts surrounded by palm trees and a large two-story dining area offer an exceptional view of the sandy beach and the ocean. Only day trippers don’t need to be hotel guests to enjoy the beach.
All Hands Beach — once a swimming area only for military members stationed at the former base — is situated between Subic Bay International Airport and Subic Container Terminal. It was developed by Brighterday Subic Ltd. Inc. after the U.S. vacated the property.
The resort is within Subic Bay Freeport Zone, allowing visits by U.S. service members who are restricted to that area while on temporary duty.
All Hands Beach is within Subic Bay Freeport Zone, allowing visits by U.S. service members who are restricted to that area while on temporary duty. (Jonathan Snyder/Stars and Stripes)
The water at All Hands Beach in the Philippines is a picturesque turquoise with several inflatable features to enjoy. (Jonathan Snyder/Stars and Stripes)
The water is a picturesque turquoise with several inflatable features to enjoy. The resort provides jet skis for $82 an hour, banana boat rides for $7 per person for 15 minutes and kayaks for $11 per 30 minutes for guests looking for something more exciting.
The calm, clear water also offers great snorkeling with a coral reef teeming with tropical fish nearby.
A restaurant and bar has an extensive menu of chicken, beef, pork, seafood, sandwiches, salads and ice cream. Prices range from 90 pesos, or about $1.62, to 995 pesos, with serving sizes enough to feed four.
U.S. troops on temporary duty to Subic Bay in the Philippines can spend their down time at a former liberty zone on what used to be Naval Air Station Cubi Point. (Jonathan Snyder/Stars and Stripes)
There are also soft drinks, coffee, smoothies and alcoholic beverages available.
Entry into the resort to swim is 700 pesos per person, but admission to the restaurant for dining only is free.
The resort hotel has 25 rooms starting at 6,400 pesos per night for a room for four up to 18,000 pesos for 10.
Swimming is open from 6 a.m. to midnight daily and there is free parking next to the resort.
All Hands Beach, once a swimming area only for military members stationed at Naval Air Station Cubi Point, Philippines, is situated between Subic Bay International Airport and Subic Container Terminal. (Jonathan Snyder/Stars and Stripes)
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Directions: San Bernardino Road, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo, 2222 Zambales, Philippines
Times: 6 a.m. to midnight
Costs: $12.62 for entry to swim
Food: Chicken, beef, pork and fish dishes available on site.
Information: Online: allhandsbeach.com
