Located in the heart of Baler in the province of Aurora Province, the Museo de Baler is much more than a local museum — it’s a gateway into pivotal moments of Philippine history and of the region’s cultural heritage. The museum façade itself features a “cold cast” mural created by renowned Filipino sculptor Toym Imao (son of National Artist Abdulmari Asia Imao) which depicts key historical moments of Baler.  Baler stands on the Pacific coast and its history includes Spanish colonization, missionary activity, indigenous interactions (including Aeta communities), and later, the advent of Filipino national identity.  The museum helps anchor that heritage in a tangible form, making the town’s past accessible to visitors and scholars alike. The museum is located in the town proper, so easily accessible from Baler’s main hub; no special transport required if you are staying in town. Visiting Baler without understanding its historical weight is like skipping a chapter in its story. The museum brings context to the land, the town, and its place in Philippine national history. The Siege of Baler, for instance, is a dramatic event that many visitors might pass by unless they stop and reflect. You’ll appreciate more why the province is named “Aurora”, how President Quezon is linked to this place. These connections make the surroundings more meaningful — not just “a nice beach town,” but a place with layered identity. It offers a tranquil cultural interlude After waves, sun, and nature, stepping into the museum offers a slower pace, shade, and a chance to reflect. For families, couples or solo travellers, it’s a nice balance to outdoor adventure. To sum it up, when you’re in Baler and exploring Aurora Province, the Museo de Baler is worth the stop — it grounds the locale in its rich past, offers a calm and reflective space, and adds a dimension to your trip beyond just the coast and waves.

A tourist spot in baler with a history dating back from when a tsunami hit the town of baler where a family went up in these high hills to take refuge. Just an ordinary tourist spot where you can take pictures and viewdecks to view the whole town of baler.

The place is so nice, you won't regret going! This is a must go place in Aurora if you're visiting Baler. Can only be accessible by boat ride and, around 45 minutes, travel time. The restaurant and private rooms are also closed due to the low number of people visiting the place. The good thing is, we ended up having the entire cove for our pleasure.

Beautiful old rustic house in the middle of town. Entry was free as we already paid when we went to visit the Museo de Baler earlier. Very interesting things inside. A must see when visiting Baler.

Cool rock formations, beautiful scenery. I suggest visiting the beach by summer.

It was sooo scary and fun! The bridge was really high like 3 storey building! Good view cause of the lake/river. i was with a group so it was more bearable.

Wonderful portion of God's creation. A must visit place when you're in Baler.

Beautiful! Refreshing to swim here, just be extra careful.

Not a surfer at all, but our 2 1/2 hr. stay has made me appreciate this beach. We stopped and parked at the Pacifico hotel and then went to stretch our legs down Sabang beach which has a good length of about 3 miles uninterrupted walk. There are hawkers trying to entice you with their trinkets , but I’m really pleased to not see dreaded souvenirs shops clustered on the shore lines. I hope the DOT will not allow it. All I saw were people, children and surfers really enjoying the waters, or walking the black sandy to grainy beach. It was a pleasurable moment.

Our favorite resto in Baler. When you want healthy delicious food with a Filipino vibe and eco-friendly ambiance then go here for their banana leaf dining experience. We love their paco salad with sweetened spicy vinegrette, buttered shrimp, grilled chicken and grilled porkchop. Their price is affordable and location is a few steps away from the beach. A must visit when you go to Baler.

Great food! Best place to eat in the entire area. Enjoy the music and drinks while you wait on the fresh to order food.

best place to go if you are craving Filipino comfort food. They have an extensive number of viands to satisfy everyones palette at super friendly price.

The food is amazing. We had lunch and dinner there. Good service (depending on the number of customers at that time of course). Free parking lot. We love the drink there, can't remember all of the name, you can show them my photos or you can order East Club, my favorite cocktail

A must-have in your Baler food trip itinerary. The food is nothing but delightful. Every dish is oozing with flavor especially when coupled with their special sauce. With its beachfront view, you can definitely feel the breeze while seeing the beautiful scenery, and hearing the relaxing sound of waves of the beach.

Great go to spot for vegetarian and vegan dishes. It's got good vibes (mainly from the decor and layout) free water, and even one of those little balance boards to play on! They often don't have things on their menu (or, the revered peanut butter and banana shake) but they have lots of options. The dishes I had were good and reasonably priced. I had to ask for no soy sauce on my second attempt at the omelette, I'd say pass on the green smoothie, an my favorite was the breakfast burrito.

best surprise was eating here. they had a LOT of food and they all tasted good, theyre not stingy w the meats in each dish. and it's insanely affordable. a whole buffet for 250php (that is usually just one plate/order anywhere else). you can ask them to heat up your food too as they have a microwave you're able to use. they have multiple dessert options as well

Went here on a Tuesday morning. This is one of the few places here in Baler where you can eat very early in the morning. Place is not that crowded. We ordered Tapsilog and Tortasilog. One of the best tapa I tasted. Generous servings. Too bad fried rice is not yet available and we settled for the steamed rice. Overall, we enjoyed our breakfast here.

First time dining here and came back the next day.. THE SERVING OF PASTA AND THE TASTE IS A WOW! 🩶 Ang sarap din ng shakeeee 🥰 would definitely recommend. I'll dine here again next yr, for sure. :-)

There is a lot of food to choose even desserts. If you are on a budget and want to eat plenty I recommend this place

I love the view and the green sceneries.