Baybay Boulevard | |
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  Baybay Boulevard  Baybay Boulevard | |
| Coordinates: 11°36′48″N125°26′18″E / 11.613369°N 125.438421°E | |
| Location | Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines |
| Operator | Borongan City Tourism Office |
Baybay Boulevard is a promenade with a beach in Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines. [1]
The coast begins from the Lo-om River, then going north for 1.5 kilometers, until Sabang River. [2]
There are eateries spanning the beach, with a skateboard park and a basketball court, there are also parks beside the beach. [ citation needed ]
The tourism office established a program called Surf in the City holding surfing events, including the 2nd National Surfing Competition held from November 24–26, 2023. [3] [4]
The beach holds numerous events, local and national, including the 2024 Miss Earth beachwear competition, [5] and a national kayaking race. [6]
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