San Juan Surfing Area

Site Classification: Natural
Level of Development: Major Destination
Location: Brgy. Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union
Access Road: National Highway (Manila North Road)
Distance from Municipal Hall: 2.9 km
Description: Urbiztondo, San Juan is considered as the surfing mecca in Northern Philippines. Its water is perfect for beginners and intermediate- level surfers. The area is also alive at night with numerous bars and restaurants offering a wide array of food and drinks. Popular Activities include Surfing, Swimming, Sun Bathing, Bar Hopping, and Eating.

San Juan Pottery

Site Classification: Man Made
Level of Development: Major Destination
Location: Barangay Taboc, San Juan, La Union
Access Road: MMacArthur Highway (Manila North Road)
Distance from Municipal Hall: 3.2 km
General Description: It is a traditional art passed on through generations. Some of the pottery products in San Juan are the famous “dalikan” or the traditional cooking stove, as well as bricks, jars, fountain lamps, ref magnets, and cookware toys. Popular Activities include Pottery-making, Educational tour, and Pottery Tutorials
Local communities and community-based enterprises: Through the years, specifically in Barangay Taboc, San Juan, La Union, pottery has already been their main source of livelihood-from selling to offering pottery tutorials to tourists and would be potters.