If you want a beach day with a bit of buzz, Siloso is the one. Sentosa describes it as Singapore's liveliest beach, with beach bars, restaurants and a long list of things to do.
Getting there
Sentosa's page says to take the Sentosa Express to Beach Station and then the Beach Shuttle, or take Bus 123 to Beach Station. The shuttle stops at Siloso Beach. A free beach tram links Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong.
Suggested plan
10am: Arrive and claim a spot. Lifeguards (Beach Patrol) are on duty from 9am to 7pm daily, including public holidays, so swim in this window.
10.30am to 12.30pm: Beach time. Sentosa's pages list swimming, skim-boarding, kayaking, cycling and beach sports, plus a man-made wave at a themed bar. Activities have separate prices.
12.30pm: Lunch at one of the beachfront restaurants. Prices vary, so check menus.
2pm to 5pm: Try an activity. Sentosa lists Skyline Luge, Skypark Sentosa by AJ Hackett, Mega Adventure Park and AltitudeX nearby. These are ticketed.
5pm onwards: Watch the evening settle in from a beach bar. Do not swim after 7pm, as Sentosa strongly discourages it.
Tips
- Entry to the beaches is free. Sentosa's page notes island admission fees apply depending on how you enter, so check their site.
- Free public restrooms and showers are along the beaches.
- Sunscreen, a hat and a refillable bottle help.
- Weekend afternoons are busiest.
