Tanjung Aru Beach and STAR

The Tanjung Aru Beach and the Prince Philip Park are popular places among the local Sabahans. It is the place to hang out in the evening or at night at one of the many food stalls along the beach. Coconut drinks and local fruits are also available here. During the weekend, this beach is crowded with locals for swimming, picnicking and other recreational activities for the entire family. At the fringe of the beach is another majestic land mark of Kota Kinabalu - the Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort (STAR). It was Sabah's first five-star resort, and has evolved into another world famous resort destination for the rich and famous. It has won countless awards over the years. The resort boast world class facilities and operates a marina and water sports recreation centre.  The Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park is adjacent to the resort.