Baia Nest Guide Book to Sorsogon
Food scene
Mangrove Cafe
A nice little restaurant just steps away from the mangrove trail in Panganiban
Manda's Cafe
A great place to buy a cake or grab a coffee in town!
A small Japanese restaurant in town, Saiko serves some pretty decent food. A little on the sweet side, to cater to Filipino tastes.
SAIKO Donburi, Rolls & Ramen
A small Japanese restaurant in town, Saiko serves some pretty decent food. A little on the sweet side, to cater to Filipino tastes.
A popular place to eat at, and explore. definitely worth stopping over when you visit Bulusan lake
Balay Buhay sa Uma Bee Farm
A popular place to eat at, and explore. definitely worth stopping over when you visit Bulusan lake
Sightseeing
Tulay sa Tibo
A mangrove trail (pets not allowed) that takes you along the coast to a lookout point
Agoho Forest Reserve
An interesting spot to check out not far from Baia Nest
A beautiful spot to stop and take pictures as you explore the coast, the ruins are just along the side of the road.
Barcelona Ruins Park
A beautiful spot to stop and take pictures as you explore the coast, the ruins are just along the side of the road.
Not quite in Sorsogon, but near enough! Mayon Volcano is just 2 hours from Baia Nest, and is closest to the airport where you'll fly into (or if you drive here, you'll pass it too). This perfect cone is a must see when you visit the Bicol region.
Mayon Volcano, Albay, Philippines
Not quite in Sorsogon, but near enough! Mayon Volcano is just 2 hours from Baia Nest, and is closest to the airport where you'll fly into (or if you drive here, you'll pass it too). This perfect cone is a must see when you visit the Bicol region.
Nightlife
The nearest convenience store, and the most happening place in town in the evenings. Grab a drink and people watch, or pop in for essentials.
7-Eleven Gubat
The nearest convenience store, and the most happening place in town in the evenings. Grab a drink and people watch, or pop in for essentials.
A quaint little spot overlooking the river, Hometown restorer serves a mean buttered chicken, and has live music on weekends.
Hometown Restobar
A quaint little spot overlooking the river, Hometown restorer serves a mean buttered chicken, and has live music on weekends.
Conveniences
This small grocery store in town carries enough basics to make a decent meal. It's conveniently located next to the market.
LCC Expressmart
This small grocery store in town carries enough basics to make a decent meal. It's conveniently located next to the market.
GSAC Mart
Another grocery store in Gubat, near the market
A great place to find native handicrafts and fresh fish, the market carries fresh butchered grass fed carabao and beef on Fridays and Saturdays.
Gubat Public Market
A great place to find native handicrafts and fresh fish, the market carries fresh butchered grass fed carabao and beef on Fridays and Saturdays.
Experiences
Though you can surf right in front of Baia Nest, the best spot to surf and hang out is at Angel Resort, where you can get lessons, chill on the hammocks, and have a chat with the owner, Daryl.
Angel Resort
Though you can surf right in front of Baia Nest, the best spot to surf and hang out is at Angel Resort, where you can get lessons, chill on the hammocks, and have a chat with the owner, Daryl.
Just a 20 minute drive from Baia Nest, these waterfalls are accessed by a short hike, and across a small hanging bridge. This is a great activity on a sunny day.
Nagsipit Falls
Just a 20 minute drive from Baia Nest, these waterfalls are accessed by a short hike, and across a small hanging bridge. This is a great activity on a sunny day.
A scenic drive from Baia Nest, Bulusan lake is a great place to spend an afternoon. Rent some paddle boards and paddle across the lake, exploring the little nooks and crannies.
Bulusan Lake, Bulusan, Sorsogon, Philippines
A scenic drive from Baia Nest, Bulusan lake is a great place to spend an afternoon. Rent some paddle boards and paddle across the lake, exploring the little nooks and crannies.
One of the stops when you go island hopping in Matnog, Juag sanctuary is a must-see. Bring a waterproof camera, and explore the sanctuary underwater with the big, friendly fish! Don't forget to pack your reef safe sunscreen so you don't kill all the corals. :)
Juag Fish Sanctuary
One of the stops when you go island hopping in Matnog, Juag sanctuary is a must-see. Bring a waterproof camera, and explore the sanctuary underwater with the big, friendly fish! Don't forget to pack your reef safe sunscreen so you don't kill all the corals. :)
The pink sand beach in Subic is another stop when you go island hopping in Matnog. The pink sand gives the water a most inviting shade of blue! This is a good spot to stop for lunch or to have a coconut. There are small shops where you can get snacks.
Subic Beach, Matnog
The pink sand beach in Subic is another stop when you go island hopping in Matnog. The pink sand gives the water a most inviting shade of blue! This is a good spot to stop for lunch or to have a coconut. There are small shops where you can get snacks.
Baia Nest is just outside the town of Gubat, Sorsogon. Gubat is a quiet little town with a few restaurants, and a LOT of chicken stalls. It's small enough to explore on foot! A fun activity for an afternoon or a day, if you want to get a feel of rural life in the Philippines. Everyone is friendly, and most people can speak English.
Gubat, Sorsogon
Baia Nest is just outside the town of Gubat, Sorsogon. Gubat is a quiet little town with a few restaurants, and a LOT of chicken stalls. It's small enough to explore on foot! A fun activity for an afternoon or a day, if you want to get a feel of rural life in the Philippines. Everyone is friendly, and most people can speak English.
The entire town of Irosin is spotted with hot springs, so take your pick! San Benon is one of the more popular ones. Beat the crowds, and go on a weeknight!
San Mateo Hot Spring Resort
The entire town of Irosin is spotted with hot springs, so take your pick! San Benon is one of the more popular ones. Beat the crowds, and go on a weeknight!
Bulusan Volcano is a slightly active volcano just in our backyard. When it's calm, travelers are allowed to hike up to the second lake.
Mount Bulusan, Bulusan, Sorsogon, Philippines
Bulusan Volcano is a slightly active volcano just in our backyard. When it's calm, travelers are allowed to hike up to the second lake.
The very first, and the most responsible whale shark interaction experience in the country, Donsol is a small town on the West coast of Sorsogon, and a great place to see these majestic sharks. Look for our favorite guide and shark whisperer, Omar, and if there are any sharks to be found, he will bring you to them.
Donsol Sorsogon
The very first, and the most responsible whale shark interaction experience in the country, Donsol is a small town on the West coast of Sorsogon, and a great place to see these majestic sharks. Look for our favorite guide and shark whisperer, Omar, and if there are any sharks to be found, he will bring you to them.
Liyang Cave
A unique place to cool off, and a popular watering hole for locals
This place looks truly magical. The first of three waterfalls, spend an entire day exploring all three.
Malungoy-lungoy Falls
This place looks truly magical. The first of three waterfalls, spend an entire day exploring all three.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Terreno de los Cocos
This coconut farm and nature conservancy is a fun day trip from Baia Nest. Just 15 minutes drive to the parking area, guests can spend the day exploring the farm, and cooling off in the streams and natural springs. Let us know ahead, and we'll arrange a private tour for you!
Don't miss
Relax with a Massage from Ate Rose
Ate Rose is a Manila trained masahista, and knows several different massage styles. She is very strong, so be sure to communicate your preferences with her beforehand.
She doesn't charge enough, so please tip her well! Book her at least a day in advance, 2 days in advance if on weekends.
Let us know if you want to book, so we can call her for you.