Last updated: 21 June 2024

First things first. Sepoc isn’t an island. It’s a beach lacing the western tip of Maricaban Island in Tingloy, Batangas. It’s the same island that harbors some of the municipality’s other fast-rising beaches like Mang Oscar’s Beach Island and Masasa Beach.

Masasa Beach has drastically changed Tingloy, the only Batangan municipality that is not on mainland Luzon. When weekend warriors discovered that a stunning undeveloped cove lies just five hours away, they came in droves, pitching tents, setting up camps, and exploring what used to be known only to locals. If you’re after solitude and you visit Masasa on a weekend, you’re not going to find it here anymore. Thankfully, there are other amazing beaches around.

This brings us to Sepoc, situated on the other side of the island. Locals call it Sepoc Point, referring to the tip of Maricaban where a steep rocky cliff stands guard.

Just to manage expectations, it isn’t as fine or white as that strewn on the shores of Boracay or Palawan, but it’s light, soft, and supple, composed mainly of tiny broken corals polished by the waves over time. It’s great for the usual activities like beach bumming, volleyball, and many others. There are rocky parts but they’re contained on one side. It is also forested, which provides shade for those staying away from the sun. But what sets it apart is it isolation. Most people think it’s a separate island because it’s cut off from the rest of municipality. There is no easy way to get here other than by boat because the beach is flanked by steep cliffs that make up a gorgeous view.

Understanding Sepoc Beach

Although it is naturally isolated, Sepoc Beach has facilities that other beaches in the area don’t have. Not too far from the shore are a giant hut, a lunch area, and restrooms. Just 15 minutes up a nearby hill is a viewpoint, which allows a fantastic view of the surrounding seascape including Sombrero Island. All these facilities are part of Sepoc Beach Center, which is exclusive and private property of Eagle Point Beach and Dive Resort (in Anilao), which invited us over to experience the beach center first hand.

This is primarily the reason Sepoc Beach enjoys a relative calm, which is perfect for those chasing some peace and quiet.

How to Book Sepoc Tour

If you want to set foot in it, the proper way is to go through Eagle Point Resort.

Now, here’s the thing: you cannot avail of the Sepoc Tour without getting its day tour package or booking an overnight stay at the resort. Note that separate fees apply for the Sepoc Tour and advance reservation is required. Here are the rates:

Eagle Point Day Tour Package

• Adult: P1,500/head
• Kid (7-10 y/o): P840/head
• Kid (6 y/o and below): FREE
• Environmental Fee: P50/person. Note that 20% discount for senior citizens, PWDs, and children 6 y/o and below.
• Day Tour Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

NOTE: This already covers resort entrance fee, parking fee, set lunch, and access to resort facilities.

Sepoc Tour Fees

• Boat Rental: P3,750 (Roundtrip)
  Good for 8 Pax
• Sepoc Entrance Fee: Adult, P300; Kid, P150; 6 y/o and Below, FREE
• Tingloy Environmental Fee: P50/person

For more information, you may contact the resort directly through any of the following:

• Mobile: +63 927 351 0164; +63 917 846 3958
• Official Website: eaglepointresort.com.ph
• E-mail: info@eaglepointresort.com.ph
• Facebook Page: Eagle Point Beach and Dive Resort (@eaglepointbeachanddiveresort)
• Instagram: @eaglepointresortph

If you’re interested to book a room, you may check updated rates and availability here: Eagle Point Rates

How to Get to Sepoc Beach

If you’re taking public transportation, here’s what you should do:

1. Take the bus going to Batangas City Grand Terminal.

• You’ll find buses in Cubao, EDSA-Kamias, SM Megamall, LRT-Buendia, PITX, or Alabang. The fare is P200 – P250.
• Normally, the travel time is around 3 hours. Most buses will pass through Lipa, Malvar, and Tanauan. But if you ride a bus with CALABARZON sign, you will bypass these cities and cut your travel time to only 2 hours.

2. Ride a jeepney to Anilao Port or Mabini Town Center.

• Travel Time: 40-60 minutes. Fare: To Mabini Town Center, P60; To Anilao Port, P70.
• Alight at Anilao Port or Mabini Town Center.

3. Take a tricycle to Eagle Point Resort.

• Travel Time: 20-30 minutes.
• Fare: P150 for 2-3pax
• The tricycle will only take you up to the resort’s parking lot, which is perched atop a cliff. The resort proper lies at the foot of it, which can be accessed only by the resort’s van/shuttle service.

4. Board the service van to the resort.

• Travel Time: 5 minutes.
• Once you arrive at the parking lot, approach the guard on duty, who will check if you’re on their list, which is why you need to make a reservation in advance.
• The van will take you down a steep road to the resort proper. Head for the reception, where you can ask about your boat arrangement.

5. Ride the boat to Sepoc Island.

• Travel Time: 15-20 minutes.
• Fare: P3,500 ($60) per boat. Good for up to eight (8) passengers.

Things to Do in and around Sepoc Beach

You will have complete control of your time once you’re in Sepoc. If you want to spend the entire day or just half-a-day, it’s completely up to you. The boat fee will remain the same. Just go back to the mainland before nightfall.

Here are some things you can do:

1. Beach bum!

2. Snorkel!

3. Trek to Sepoc Viewpoint.

For a gorgeous view of nearby Sombrero Island!

The trek is easy. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the viewpoint. And the trail is easy to find.

4. Check out the small caves nearby.

5. Stop by Sombrero Island.

You will need to pay your boatman an additional P500 ($9) per boat. Entrance fee: P200 per person.

6. Go to Masasa Beach.

But you need to pay an additional P4,000 ($68) for the boat fee. If you’re a group of 8, that’s P500 per person.

7. Catch the Anilao sunset.

Sample Sepoc Beach Itinerary

Below is a sample day tour itinerary.

Day 1
05:00 am – ETD JAM Bus Terminal (Buendia or Kamias)
08:00 am – ETA Batangas Grand Terminal
08:30 am – ETD Batangas Grand Terminal (Jeepney to Anilao)
09:30 am – ETA Anilao, Brunch, buy supplies
10:00 am – Trike to Eagle Point
10:40 am – Board boat to Sepoc Beach
11:00 am – Trek to Viewpoint
11:45 pm – Lunch
12:30 pm – Swim, snorkel, beach bum
02:40 pm – Sombrero Island
03:30 pm – Back to mainland
05:00 pm – Jeepney to Grand Terminal
06:10 pm – Bus back to Manila

I personally think that it’s a packed (and tiring) itinerary. Because Anilao is your jump off point, it would be great to spend at least one night so you have time to check out what Anilao has to offer. The sunset alone is worth staying for. But you can also consider seeing Mt. Gulugod Baboy.

Summary of Expenses

• One-way bus fare from Manila to Batangas Grand Terminal: P200-250
• Jeepney to Anilao Port: P70
• Anilao Port to Eagle Point: P150
• Eagle Point Day Tour Fee: P1,500 per person
• Eagle Point Sepoc Boat Tour: P3,750 per boat (8 pax maximum)
• Additional fee if visiting Sombrero Island: P500
• Sombrero Island Entrance Fee: P200 per person

The resort offers packaged tours that include lunch. For the rates, just contact them through:

Landline: (632) 813 3553; (632) 813 3560
Mobile: 0927 351 0164; 0917 846 3958

Updates Log

2024 6 21 – Updated and added info: fares, rates, and contact details
2020 3 11 – Most recent update
2020 1 17 – Boat fare increased from P2464 to P2700
2017 4 1 – First up

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