Location: Balikpapan
Top Things to do in Balikpapan
What to do and see in Balikpapan, Kalimantan: The Best Beaches
Balikpapan is a seaport city on the east coast of the island of Borneo, in the Indonesian province of East Kalimantan. Two harbors, Semayang and Kariangau (a ferry harbour), and Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport are the main transportation ports to the city. The city has a population of 701,066, making it the second-largest city in East Kalimantan, after Samarinda.
Restaurants in Balikpapan
1. Benua Patra Beach
2. Setapak Beach
3. Lamaru Beach
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By 410ulrichm - Medebach, Germany
Very nice beach. The water is ok and the beach started from a nice forest. The entry is a little bit to expensive.
4. Kemala Beach
5. Manggar Segarasari Beach
6. Melawai Beach
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By euniceo731
I have lived in Balikpapan my entire life and compared to other cities I've been to, Balikpapan is the most comfortable city to live in and visit. Balikpapan City is one of the cleanest cities in Indonesia; it has received 19 Adipura Awards and 4 Adipura Kencana Awards, these to cities that receive Adipura Awards for three consecutive years. Adipura is an award for cities in Indonesia that are successful in urban environmental management and city cleanliness. Based on Indonesian Most Liveable City Index which measured 27 indicators for every two years, Balikpapan is the best city for living in 2013 and toppled Yogyakarta as the best in 2011 and 2009. Balikpapan mainly maintained city management aspects and environmental wellbeing. These prove that Balikpapan is a pleasant and conducive city. Balikpapan is not a large metropolitan city like Jakarta and Surabaya. But I consider Balikpapan as a hidden gem for tourists; it is a hot spot for nature tourism. It has many natural and wildlife areas that you can visit, ranging from a mangrove forest to a sun bear conservation center. Not to mention, Balikpapan is a coastal city, you can find many beaches here. Try visiting Melawai Beach, the most popular beach among local citizens. You can eat lots of good food while enjoying the calming ambiance of the beach. So, if you are a true nature lover, or if you are looking for a comfortable destination to visit, you should come and visit Balikpapan.
