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As the famous saying goes, the early bird gets the worm! Wake up early to make the most of your day in La Union.<\/p>\n
You’ll be needing your energy, so make sure to eat your breakfast. For a quick caffeine fix, try visiting the most popular coffee shop in La Union,\u00a0El Union Coffee<\/strong>, which serves great-tasting coffee. If you’re looking for something healthy, then Makai Bowls<\/strong> is the place to go. Serving smoothie bowls made from fruits and natural ingredients, this trendy shop will fill your stomachs with good food\u00a0that’s very Instagram-worthy as well.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0Makai Bowls in La Union<\/a>,\u00a0El Union Coffee in La Union<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n El Union is located in San Juan, La Union.<\/em>\u00a0Prices range from Php 200 to Php 400 per dish.<\/em><\/p>\n 9 am \u2014 11 am: Surf at Urbiztondo Beach in San Juan<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The most popular surfing spot in La Union, Urbiztondo Beach is a surfer’s dream. The waves here can go as high as 6 feet during peak season. The beach is lined with numerous restaurants, beach resorts, and surfing schools. Surfing lessons will you cost you as much as Php 400 or as low as Php 200 per hour if you bring or rent a surfboard.<\/p>\n Other activities to do here are stand-up paddle boarding, body boarding, skim boarding, and saltwater kayaking. You can also sunbathe\u00a0for a few hours– just don’t forget to put on some sunscreen beforehand.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0Urbiztondo Beach in La Union: Where waves and surfers meet<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n 11 am \u2014 12 noon:\u00a0 Relax and unwind at Kahuna Beach Resorts and Spa<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n It only takes an hour or even less than an hour to relax. The nearest spa you can go to after a swim or dip in the sea is at Kahuna Beach Resorts and Spa. They offer different packages for massage and you can even have a massage by the swimming pool. Their poolside\u00a0massage will freshen you up before you continue your day.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0Kahuna in La Union: Balinese-inspired cottages<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n 12 noon \u2014 1 pm: Lunch at Cuisina Restaurant<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The best way to get to know La Union is through their dishes. At Cuisina Restaurant in San Fernando, guests are treated to a variety of Ilocano cuisine with a twist.\u00a0Cuisina is a true gem of La Union as it introduces Ilocano dishes that are modern and traditional at the same time. There are a variety of choices from their menu which will let you experience what Ilocano fusion means.<\/p>\n Tip: Order their bestselling\u00a0Crispy Dinuguan<\/strong> (Php 280)! Cuisina also takes pride in making their own bagnet straight from their own kitchen.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0Cuisina in La Union: A twist on Ilocano dishes<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Cuisina is located in San Fernando, La Union.<\/em>\u00a0Prices range from Php 200 to Php 600.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1 pm \u2014 2 pm: Halo-halo at Halo Halo de Iloko<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n One of the best halo-halo<\/em> that you’ll ever taste in your lifetime is found in San Fernando, La Union.<\/p>\n Having been featured in several magazines, newspapers, and blogs for years now,\u00a0Halo Halo de Iloko<\/strong>\u00a0is a popular gastronomic destination\u00a0for anyone who’s ever been to\u00a0La Union. Order their Buko Halo Halo<\/strong> (Php 185) for their take on the classic dessert, or their Fried Halo Halo<\/strong> (Php 150) for something different than the usual. There are different kinds of dishes that you can also order, and we promise you won’t regret it!<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0Halo Halo de Iloko in La Union<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Halo Halo de Iloko is located in San Fernando, La Union.<\/em>\u00a0Prices range from Php 200 to Php 300.<\/em><\/p>\n 2 pm \u2014 4 pm: Grapes picking at Gapuz Grapes Farms<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Gapuz Grape Farms lets you experience how to pick your own grapes. Operating for more than 30 years, they have been available to the public for grapes pick-and-pay, as well as boodle fights under the vines.<\/p>\n You can do grape cuttings, hold seminars\/demonstrations, and even tap them for farm consultation projects.\u00a0Here, you can have a taste of\u00a0fresh fruits straight from the grape farm itself.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0Gapuz Grapes Farms: Grape-picking under the sun<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n 6 pm onwards: Dinner at Surf Shack<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n One of the hippest restaurants in San, Juan La Union is Surf Shack.\u00a0<\/strong>This restaurant is popular for\u00a0serving appetizing comfort food. Located in the heart of the surf town, you can eat, dine and even watch bands perform live.<\/p>\n Surf Shack\u2019s\u00a0bestsellers include\u00a0Mommy Lu\u2019s Gourmet Tuyo Pizza<\/strong> (Php 308). What makes it extraordinary is\u00a0how it\u00a0tastes better with local honey. Just pour it over your pizza to make it more flavorful, similar to what you’d do with hot pepper sauce. It\u2019s salty meets sweet, with each ingredient complementing the entire pizza.<\/p>\n Also read:\u00a0Surf Shack in La Union<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/12\/4-4.jpg\")
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