Beach Day at Cafeteria New Beach

Public beaches have re-opened last April 2, after 4-months of closure due to a surge in Covid-19 cases. With it, other places like public swimming pools and museums have re-opened as well, but with limits in capacity.

 

The re-opening is just in time with the first day of the long Easter weekend, so time to hit the beach!

 

For this beach day, we head over to Cafeteria New Beach, along Castle Peak Road in So Kwun Wat, New Territories. The shoreline is a long stretch that connects directly with Golden Beach.

 

Source: Google Maps

From Sham Shui Po, we hop onto bus 52X and alight directly at Cafeteria Beach. Very convenient, but a rather long 1 hour, 22 minutes commute. For the complete bus route of 52X, follow this link.

 

Fish statue along the beach

There are groups of people enjoying the beach, but not too many. We all observed social distancing between each group and wear our masks, unless hitting the waters or the showers.

 

Cafeteria New Beach Shoreline

There's clean public toilet, shower and changing rooms. There are two lifeguard towers on the beach--although, I did not personally see if there's someone manning them.

 

Buoys are around the perimeter of the swimming area, with a warning to only swim within it.

 

The water is nice, though there is a little cold breeze blowing in. If you're going with little kids, be on the lookout, as the water goes deep easily just a few feet from the shore.

 

Dean getting ready to hit the waters

Cause you're never too old to play with sand

There's a store, Pattaya Beach Kiosk, where you can rent a beach umbrella for HK$ 80. Deposit is HK$ 100. Return your umbrella and receipt to get the change.  They also sell food, beverage, beach matts and toys. Not much store in this beach, so make sure to either bring some with you or eat before going.

 

Pink Umbrella for Rent

It is a good place to have some 3 to 4-hour of fun in the beach and do some sunbathing. Currently, barbecue pits are not yet allowed, so there's limited option for food if you are planning on a whole day beach outing.

 

Cafeteria New Beach is open until 6:00PM.