Gumasa Beach
About
They call it the Boracay of the South, and the sand backs it up! Gumasa is a long, curving stretch of powder-white beach on Sarangani Bay, lined with coconut palms and water so clear you can see your toes. It's quieter than any famous beach up north, with simple resorts where you can grill, swim all day and catch a lazy sunset. Barkada beach weekend, sorted!
Dry until sunset (5:23 PM). Good time to go!
- Day trip or overnightTime to spend
- Sunny days with calm seas; weekdays are quieter.Best time to go
- variesEntrance and budget
- Gumasa is about 1 to 2 hours by road from General Santos City through Glan.Getting there
What to do here
- Swim in the clear, shallow water
- Grill seafood in a beachfront cottage
- Stay for the sunset over Sarangani Bay
Know before you go
Sarangani had a strong earthquake in June 2026; follow posted signs and stay out of any area marked closed.
If you feel a strong quake at the beach, move to high ground right away.
Swim near the resort and watch for boats.
Parking inside the beach resorts.
You enter through the beach resorts, and each one charges its own entrance, cottage and room rates, so ask at the gate.
Gumasa is a long, curving stretch of powder-white beach on Sarangani Bay, lined with coconut palms and water so clear you can see your toes.
Where it is
Gumasa, Glan, Sarangani
By commuteGumasa is about 1 to 2 hours by road from General Santos City through Glan. There are few public rides to the beach itself, so most visitors take a van or private car, or hire a tricycle in Glan town.
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FAQ
Is Gumasa open after the 2026 earthquake?
Yes. Glan began reopening inspected resorts in July 2026, including four in Gumasa.
How far is Gumasa from General Santos?
About 1 to 2 hours by car or van.
Can you camp at Gumasa?
Some resorts allow tents; ask the resort before you set up.