Luna Pebble Beach and Baluarte Watchtower
About
A beach with no sand at all, just a shore of smooth, round pebbles! Luna's pebble beach runs along the coast of La Union, and right on it stands the Baluarte, a 400-year-old Spanish-era watchtower that once kept watch for pirates. Step inside the restored tower, listen to the waves rattle the stones and stay for the sunset over the West Philippine Sea. Swimming is not allowed here, so come for the views, the history and the photos!
Dry until sunset (5:34 PM). Good time to go!
- 1 hrTime to spend
- Late afternoon for the sunset, especially in the dry months from November to May.Best time to go
- Free entryEntrance and budget
- Bus, then a tricycleNo car needed
What to do here
- Walk inside the Baluarte
- Listen to the waves roll the pebbles
- Catch the sunset by the tower
- Drop by Bahay na Bato nearby
Know before you go
Swimming is not allowed; stay off the water's edge when the waves are big.
Leave the pebbles where they are; taking stones causes erosion that once split the tower.
The stones are hard on bare feet; wear sandals.
Parking near the watchtower plaza.
Free to visit the beach and the watchtower (2024 guide).
Where it is
Barangay Victoria (Nalvo), Luna, La Union
No car neededFrom San Juan, ride a Laoag- or Vigan-bound bus and get off at Balaoan (about ₱30-50), then take a tricycle to Luna (about ₱10-15). Tricycle tours from San Juan also cover Luna.
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FAQ
Can I swim at Luna's pebble beach?
No. Signs on site say swimming is not allowed; the waves break hard on the stones.
Is there an entrance fee?
No, the beach and the Baluarte are free to visit.
What else is nearby?
Bahay na Bato, a stone art garden, is a short ride along the same coast.