THE BEST Beaches in Kota Kinabalu
From secluded coves to lively shorelines — find the best beaches in Kota Kinabalu with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.
🏖️ Beaches in Kota Kinabalu
- Tanjung Aru Beach — KK's most popular beach, a 2km stretch of sand south of the city with the best sunset views in Borneo.
- Sapi Island Beach — A small island in the marine park with white sand, clear water, and a jungle zipline.
- Manukan Island Beach — The most developed island in the marine park, with a resort, beach bar, and water sports.
- Mamutik Island Beach — A small island with a quiet beach and good snorkeling, the least visited in the marine park.
- Kinarut Beach — A beach near Kota Kinabalu with sand, swimming, and scenic coastal views.