Want a quick beach and island escape from the bustling cities of Metro Manila? Hop on a bus or drive your way to Zambales! Zambales is blessed with pristine attractions for sun worshipers because of its location on the western shores of Luzon, along the West Philippine Sea. It’s home to many coves and islands like Anawangin Cove, Nagsasa Cove, Potipot Island, and Capones Island to name a few. Zambales is also where you can find another top destination in the North, Subic. The active stratovolcano Mount Pinatubo’s summit and crater lake also lies in the Botolan area of Zambales.

See and Do
Pack your camping essentials and spend a night or two at the Anawangin Cove or Nagsasa Cove. Coves like these in Zambales are unique because they have agoho trees (see pine trees) that grew after the Mt. PInatubo erupted in 1991. During your camping trips to these coves, you can also go island-hopping to nearby islands like Potipot Island and Capones Island. Another must-do when in Zambales is to explore Mt. Pinatubo by hiking or riding 4x4 wheel drive vehicles. Zambales is also a surfing destination, you can ride the waves at Crystal Beach Resort. You can also explore Subic, a former US Naval Base. Try fun outdoor activities at Tree Top Adventure, play with the animals at Zoobic Safari or Ocean Adventure, or play at an inflatable floating playground that features a giant unicorn.

Where to Stay
Zambales is known to being a weekend getaway destination for city-dwellers so there are numerous accommodation types situated around the area from hotels, resorts, to private houses for rent for every budget.

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source: https://philippines.travel/destinations/zambales