San Fernando is a city, the capital of the province of La Union in the Philippines. It is sometimes referred to with the initials of La Union's name, L.U. (as "San Fernando, L.U."), to distinguish it from the capital city of Pampanga of the same name.

Understand

Get in

By bus

  • The air-con bus from Laoag to San Fernando (215km) takes 6 hours and costs β‚±330.
  • The air-con bus fare from San Fernando to DAU Angeles costs β‚±300 and takes 6 hours.
  • There are also many buses to/from Baguio. and to/from Dagupan.

By plane

  • 🌍 San Fernando Airport (SFE  IATA). No commercial flights (updated Sep 2019)

Get around

See

  • 🌍 Ma-cho Temple. Taoist temple. At 7-stories high, it affords views of the sea. Has gardens and fountains too. (updated Oct 2020)
  • 🌍 Christ the Redeemer Statue. The 25 foot statue stands with arms wide open awaiting your company. (updated Oct 2020)
  • 🌍 Poro Point. Poro Point Baywalk and Lighthouse. Also don't miss the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Built as a tribute to the heroism of the soldiers who fought during the last World War, the marker stands at the junction leading to Poro Point. (updated Oct 2020)
  • 🌍 Kasay Marine Sanctuary. featuring the 50 year old giant clam. Formerly Wallace Air Station, this 101 hectares of base land located at the end of Poro Point in San Fernando was acquired in 1903 for the United States Cavalry and was the home of the 848th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron which provided logistics and administrative support to other radar detachments under its chain of command. Turned-over by the United States to the Republic of the Philippines on September 16, 1991, the Bases conversion Development Authority is overseeing the plans for the conversion of the area into a prime tourism and industrial estate. (updated Oct 2020)
  • 🌍 Heroes' Hill. This is a nice diversion if you like climbing a staircase to see not much at all. (updated Oct 2020)
  • 🌍 Pindangan ruins. Spanish church ruins from 1764 looked after by Carmelite sisters. (updated Oct 2020)
  • 🌍 La Union Botanical Gardens, ☏ +63 72 888 6901. 08ː00-17ː00 daily. Landscaped gardens featuring orchids and aviary specimens, maybe a monkey or two. (updated Oct 2020)
  • 🌍 Cathedral of St. William the Hermit. (updated Oct 2020)
  • 🌍 San Fernando City Plaza. Includes the Battle of San Fernando Marker situated at the northwestern portion of the Town Plaza with an inscription as to the account of how the Battle was started and won, enabling the establishment of the United States Army Base Base M at Poro Point which was eventually used as a build up area for the projected invasion of Japan. (updated Oct 2020)
  • 🌍 Bacsil Ridge (9 km northeast of San Fernando town proper). The Ridge constituted the East Flank of the 121st Infantry of the United States Armed Forces in the Philippines, Northern Luzon (USAFIP NL) during the Liberation in 1945. (updated Oct 2020)

Do

Go scuba diving.

Buy

Malls & Supermarkets

  • SM Savemore Supermarket, Rizal Street.. 8am-9pm. (updated Sep 2016)
  • Puregold Supermarket., Pagdaraoan-Biday Road.. 8am-8pm. (updated Sep 2016)
  • Robinson's Place La Union. (updated Jun 2023)
  • CSI Mall La Union. (updated Jun 2023)

Eat

Budget

  • Jollibee. (updated Jun 2023)
  • McDonald's. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Mang Inasal. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Chowking. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Pares Hauz. (updated Jun 2023)

Mid-range

  • The Cabean. Coffee Shop. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Grumpy Joe La Union. Pizzeria. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Dencio’s Bar & Grill Restaurant La Union Branch. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Kamanggaan Grill and Restaurant. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Halo-Halo de Iloko. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Pares ni Peso San Fernando La Union. (updated Jun 2023)

Splurge

  • Amare La Cucina. (updated Jun 2023)
  • JINWHA Restaurant. Korean restaurant. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Pig Out Korean Grill House- La Union. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Starbucks San Fernando La Union. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Lampara Kitchen + Bar. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Max's Restaurant. Filipino Restaurant. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Patio del Sol Seafood Restaurant. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Biryani Station - La Union. Halal Restaurant. (updated Jun 2023)
  • The Food Cartel - Ilocandia City SFC. attached in Sea & Sky Hotel. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Cajun Republique - San Fernando. (updated Jun 2023)
  • The Burrito Hub. Mexican Restaurant. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Kamarin Bay Grill and Restaurant. (updated Jun 2023)

Drink

  • Lampara Kitchen + Bar. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Dencio’s Bar & Grill Restaurant La Union Branch. (updated Jun 2023)

Sleep

Budget

  • Plaza Hotel, Quezon Avenue. (next to the Plaza), ☏ +63 72 8882996. Fan single/double with out side bathroom p 350/500. (updated Mar 2015)
  • Bu-boat Beach Resort. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Alekin Beach Resort. (updated Jun 2023)

Mid-range

  • La Union Blue Marlin Resort. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Balay Ni Manuel Ken Maria. (updated Jun 2023)
  • J&V Hotel and Resort. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Marand Resort and Spa. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Aloha Ohana Beach Resort. (updated Jun 2023)
  • San Luis del Mar. (updated Jun 2023)

Splurge

  • Thunderbird Resorts and Casinos Poro Point. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Aureo La Union. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Lafaayette Luxury Suites Resort. (updated Jun 2023)

Connect

Stay safe

Cope

Go next

Routes through Cauayan
Laoag ← Vigan ←  N  S  β†’ Bauang β†’ Manila


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