Where to stay

Flotsam and Jetsam Artist Beach Hostel. The hostel is also party central on weekends; rates start at P680 a bed per night; +63 917 802 1328; flotsamandjetsamhostel.com

Vessel Hostel. A hip and stylish dormitory fashioned from container vans for a sleek ’60s surf culture vibe. Rates start at P980 a bed per night; vesselhostel.com

San Juan Surf Resort and School. Many locals became pro surfers at this surf school and resort. Rates start at P1,930 (with breakfast and wifi); +63 917 887 5470; sanjuansurfresort.ph