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Singapore is an island in the tropics and hence many people look forward to a white beach with palms, blue water and a nice young gentleman serving a Daiquiri. To be truthful, the beaches are quite whitish, there are palm trees and the water is a nice greenish blue but....
Anyway, there are times you will go to the beach, specially with children, if only to get a bit of a breeze in your face. So, which beaches are there and what can you get up to there.
East Coast
Probably the best know, the East Coast Park is several km long and from few dozen to a few hundred meters wide. The actual beach is between 10 and 20 m wide for the most part. There are a lot of eateries, a pool, mini-golf etc. and loads of barbecue pits (you'll have to reserve those). You can also rent bicycles and roller blades and use them on the well maintained tracks. As everywhere in Singapore there are numerous eateries and concession stands and there are public bathrooms and showers so you will be able to spend a day being short of nothing. The 2 biggest disadvantages are that the eateries are not actually directly on the water and that it can be … ehr …rather busy. There are some restaurant/pubs though in the Marine Cove area with a sea view, some such as Bernie's BFD with live music, these can offer a nice resting spot.
Pasir Ris Park
This will be a little out of the way for many of you being in the North-East of Singapore, though distance is relative. This park has a beach that looks out in the direction of Johor and may not give you a seaside feeling. Here too barbecue pits and, great for the kids, a very sizeable playground. The beach itself is rather narrow but the advantage of that is that a number of the restaurants of the 'Singha Fiesta' or fishermen's village are actually 'at the beach'.
Sentosa
The smaller Sentosa Island has several beaches at it's Southern edge. Because Sentosa is Singapore's 'resort island' cum theme park these are wider and in general look a bit nicer and there are the other activities on the island which can make it a useful destination with the kids. There are also the occasional parties organized at the beach there.
Changi Beach
Changi beach is near Changi village and not far from the airport. The beach is quite small and has a view of Pulau Ubin and Malaysia. Not the most beautiful of beaches but convenient, you can visit Pulau Ubin and there is an abundance of food in Changi village as well as some restaurants in the Changi Village Hotel. It is a great spot if you like airplane spotting or fishing and generally a nice location with the kids, you are even allowed to pitch a tent!
Southern Islands
If you want to get away from it all but want to leave your passport at home you can also enjoy and relax yourself on one of the beaches located real 'offshore' of Singapore on the “Southern Islands”. These few small islands each have their own history and a lot of beach. A couple of Islands not to be missed are St John’s Island and Kusu (or turtle) Island with a Chinese temple and Malay shrine. The islands are easily accessible with Singapore Island Cruise and Ferry Services from Marina South.
If you want more than this then you'll have to leave Singapore for Batam, Bintan, Tioman or one of the other Indonesian or Malaysian Islands.
In the meantime; enjoy!
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