Monkey Beach, Teluk Bahang

Monkey beach is in the Penang nature reserve. Some of the walks are closed at the moment - but for 100RM for 2 we took the boat there and back. Go early on weekends as it can get a little busy. It’s a lovely setting with a few basic beach cafes. Lazy boys cafe sold me cold coconuts. And the cafe next to them made us lunch. Facilities are basic but it’s a lovely spot. Our friends then did the walk from the beach up to the lighthouse. Take suntan cream/ towels and a few extra sandwiches. And take your your own litter back home with you to dispose of properly. Unfortunately there is a lot of litter behind the beach cafes. For some reason we paid for the private boat rides but there was no park entrance fee. I would be happy to pay a fee in order to ensure this lovely nature reserve remains pristine.

It's a nice lagoon beach. You can hire boat 🛥 for the way back if you hiking to get here too, or you just get a boat to get here if you really don't think hiking is something you wanna do. BTW, it's best to hire/pay for your return boat trip to the jetty @ entrance before you start your hiking. That way, you will not be waiting & worrying for an empty boat for your ride back.