Bataan district, Philippines
Places to visit near Subic
Subic is a town in Bataan district, Philippines, home to about 67,664 people. Within 50 km by road there are 20 places to visit — 6 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 beaches & coast. The must-see places are SS Oryoku Maru (11 km), USS Rochester (12 km) and Subic Bay (13 km).

Subic at a glance
- Location
- Bataan district, Philippines
- Population
- about 67,664
- Coordinates
- 14.8787° N, 120.2319° E
- Places within 50 km
- 20 (20 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches
Top places to visit near Subic
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Subic: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- SS Oryoku MaruForts · OlongapoMust-see
- USS RochesterForts · BataanMust-see
- Subic BayBeaches · BataanMust-see
- Fort WintForts · BataanMust-see
- USS Majaba (El Capitan)Forts · BataanMust-see
- Ocean AdventureBeaches · BataanMust-see
- Mapanuepe LakeLakes & Dams · ZambalesMust-see
- Mount CuadradoHills · ZambalesMust-see
- Capones Island LighthouseBeaches · ZambalesMust-see
- Bataan PeakWildlife · BataanMust-see
- Mount NatibHills · BataanMust-see
- Mount NegronHills · PampangaMust-see
More places near Subic
- Hermosa Church · church · Bataan · ~38 km · Must-see
- Mount Pinatubo · viewpoint · Zambales · ~40 km · Must-see
- Lake Pinatubo · lake · Zambales · ~40 km · Must-see
- Bataan Death March · fort · Pampanga · ~42 km · Must-see
- Orani Church · church · Bataan · ~42 km · Must-see
- Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar · beach · Bataan · ~44 km · Must-see
- Philippines-Japan Friendship Tower · fort · Bataan · ~44 km · Must-see
- Balanga Cathedral · church · Bataan · ~50 km · Must-see
- Mount Samat National Shrine · fort · Bataan · ~53 km · Must-see
- Mount Samat · viewpoint · Bataan · ~53 km · Must-see
- CLTV36 Transmitter · attraction · Pampanga · ~57 km · Must-see
- Saint James The Apostle Parish · church · Pampanga · ~57 km · Must-see
Things to see near Subic, by type
Forts & heritage near Subic
37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Subic. The closest is SS Oryoku Maru (11 km). Best time: october to february.
- SS Oryoku Maru · fort · Olongapo · ~11 km · Must-see
- USS Rochester · fort · Bataan · ~12 km · Must-see
- Fort Wint · fort · Bataan · ~15 km · Must-see
- USS Majaba (El Capitan) · fort · Bataan · ~16 km · Must-see
- Bataan Death March · fort · Pampanga · ~42 km · Must-see
- Philippines-Japan Friendship Tower · fort · Bataan · ~44 km · Must-see
Churches near Subic
29 churches within 100 km of Subic. The closest is Hermosa Church (38 km). Best time: year-round.
- Hermosa Church · church · Bataan · ~38 km · Must-see
- Orani Church · church · Bataan · ~42 km · Must-see
- Balanga Cathedral · church · Bataan · ~50 km · Must-see
- Saint James The Apostle Parish · church · Pampanga · ~57 km · Must-see
- Archdiocesan Shrine of Lady of Lourdes Church · church · Pampanga · ~58 km · Must-see
- San Guillermo Parish Church · church · Pampanga · ~58 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Subic
10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Subic. The closest is Mount Cuadrado (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Mount Cuadrado · viewpoint · Zambales · ~27 km · Must-see
- Mount Natib · viewpoint · Bataan · ~32 km · Must-see
- Mount Negron · viewpoint · Pampanga · ~35 km · Must-see
- Mount Pinatubo · viewpoint · Zambales · ~40 km · Must-see
- Mount Samat · viewpoint · Bataan · ~53 km · Must-see
- Mount Mariveles · viewpoint · Bataan · ~59 km · Must-see
Beaches & coast near Subic
6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Subic. The closest is Subic Bay (13 km). Best time: october to march.
- Subic Bay · beach · Bataan · ~13 km · Must-see
- Ocean Adventure · beach · Bataan · ~16 km · Must-see
- Capones Island Lighthouse · beach · Zambales · ~30 km · Must-see
- Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar · beach · Bataan · ~44 km · Must-see
- Old Spanish Lighthouse · beach · Cavite · ~83 km · Must-see
- Manila Bay · beach · ~84 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Subic
3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Subic. The closest is Mapanuepe Lake (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Mapanuepe Lake · lake · Zambales · ~17 km · Must-see
- Lake Pinatubo · lake · Zambales · ~40 km · Must-see
- Nabao Lake · lake · Nueva Ecija · ~96 km · Must-see
Rivers, islands & mangroves near Subic
3 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Subic. The closest is La Monja Island (80 km). Best time: september to february.
- La Monja Island · river spot · Cavite · ~80 km · Must-see
- Corregidor Island · river spot · Cavite · ~84 km · Must-see
- Caballo Island · river spot · Cavite · ~88 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Subic
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.
- Start in Subic
- 11 km SS Oryoku Maru · heritage site, Olongapo
- 1 km USS Rochester · heritage site, Bataan
- 6 km USS Majaba (El Capitan) · heritage site, Bataan
- 4 km Fort Wint · fort, Bataan
- 2 km Subic Bay · beach, Bataan
- 13 km Back to Subic
Plan a longer trip from Subic — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Subic
No traveller has reported from around Subic yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Subic
All places near Subic by distance
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Archdiocesan Shrine of Lady of Lourdes Church · church · Pampanga · ~58 km · Must-see
- San Guillermo Parish Church · church · Pampanga · ~58 km · Must-see
- St Michael The Archangel Parish Church · church · Bataan · ~58 km · Must-see
- Mount Mariveles · viewpoint · Bataan · ~59 km · Must-see
- Museum of Angeles City · museum · Pampanga · ~60 km · Must-see
- Santa Monica Parish · church · Pampanga · ~62 km · Must-see
- Bayanihan Park · park · Pampanga · ~62 km · Must-see
- San Vicente Ferrer Parish Church · church · Pampanga · ~64 km · Must-see
- Camaya Falls · waterfall · Bataan · ~64 km · Must-see
- Ang Kabataang Pinuno Ng Macabebe · fort · Pampanga · ~65 km · Must-see
- San Fernando Cathedral · church · Pampanga · ~65 km · Must-see
- National Shrine of Saint Anne · church · Bulacan · ~68 km · Must-see
- Mount Iba · viewpoint · Zambales · ~68 km · Must-see
- San Jose Matulid Parish Church · church · Pampanga · ~69 km · Must-see
- Freeport Area of Bataan Park · park · Bataan · ~71 km · Must-see
- Old Calumpit Station · fort · Bulacan · ~72 km · Must-see
- Nuestra Señora del Pilar Parish Church · church · Pampanga · ~75 km · Must-see
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception · church · Bulacan · ~78 km · Must-see
- Barasoain Church · church · Bulacan · ~78 km · Must-see
- Old Malolos Station · church · Bulacan · ~78 km · Must-see
- La Monja Island · river spot · Cavite · ~80 km · Must-see
- Pao Falls Baliti Arayat · waterfall · Pampanga · ~81 km · Must-see
- Mount Arayat · viewpoint · Pampanga · ~82 km · Must-see
- Mount Resurrection Eco Park · church · Tarlac · ~82 km · Must-see
- Corregidor Caldera · viewpoint · Cavite · ~83 km · Must-see
- San Isidro Labrador Parish Church · church · Bulacan · ~83 km · Must-see
- Fort Mills Post H.Q. & Chapel · fort · Cavite · ~83 km · Must-see
- Battle of Quingua Monument · fort · Bulacan · ~83 km · Must-see
- Old Spanish Lighthouse · beach · Cavite · ~83 km · Must-see
- Manila Bay · beach · ~84 km · Must-see
- Corregidor Island · river spot · Cavite · ~84 km · Must-see
- Saint James The Apostle Parish Church · church · Bulacan · ~84 km · Must-see
- Agustin Historical House · fort · Bulacan · ~85 km · Must-see
- Manahan Ancestral House · fort · Bulacan · ~85 km · Must-see
- Mount Tapulao Trail · viewpoint · Zambales · ~85 km · Must-see
- Marcelo H. Del Pilar Shrine · fort · Bulacan · ~86 km · Must-see
- Lieanag Historical House · fort · Bulacan · ~87 km · Must-see
- Meneses-Rodrigo Ancestral House · fort · Bulacan · ~87 km · Must-see
- Bernabe-Coronel Historical House · fort · Bulacan · ~87 km · Must-see
- Cárcel Provincial Ruins · fort · Bulacan · ~87 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 6 | 37 | SS Oryoku Maru (11 km) |
| Churches | 3 | 29 | Hermosa Church (38 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 4 | 10 | Mount Cuadrado (27 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 4 | 6 | Subic Bay (13 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 2 | 3 | Mapanuepe Lake (17 km) |
| Other attractions | 0 | 3 | CLTV36 Transmitter (57 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 0 | 3 | La Monja Island (80 km) |
| Parks | 0 | 2 | Bayanihan Park (62 km) |
| Waterfalls | 0 | 2 | Camaya Falls (64 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 1 | 1 | Bataan Peak (32 km) |
| Museums | 0 | 1 | Museum of Angeles City (60 km) |
Subic: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Subic?
SS Oryoku Maru (heritage site, about 11 km), USS Rochester (heritage site, about 12 km), Subic Bay (beach, about 13 km), Fort Wint (fort, about 15 km), USS Majaba (El Capitan) (heritage site, about 16 km), Ocean Adventure (beach, about 16 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Subic?
20 places on Spotwander: 6 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 beaches & coast, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.
Which is the nearest fort to Subic?
SS Oryoku Maru, about 11 km by road; USS Rochester (12 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Subic?
Hermosa Church, about 38 km by road; Orani Church (42 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Subic?
Mount Cuadrado, about 27 km by road; Mount Natib (32 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Subic?
Start in Subic, visit SS Oryoku Maru, then USS Rochester, then USS Majaba (El Capitan), then Fort Wint, then Subic Bay, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Subic?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.
Towns near Subic
- Places near Pamatawan · 7 km
- Places near Castillejos · 9 km
- Places near Olongapo · 10 km
- Places near San Agustin · 13 km
- Places near Subic Bay Freeport Zone · 14 km
- Places near San Marcelino · 17 km
- Places near Santa Fe · 19 km
- Places near Mabayo · 21 km
- Places near San Antonio · 22 km
- Places near Beddeng · 24 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Subic’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Subic on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.