Desaru Beach

Desaru Beach is a long sandy beach on the eastern coastline of Johor in Kota Tinggi District, facing the South China Sea. Stretching approximately 25 kilometres, it is known for its clean sand, casuarina trees and resort developments. Developed as a major beach destination in Johor, it forms part of the Desaru Coast integrated resort area and attracts visitors for swimming, leisure and family recreation with resorts, chalets and public access points along the coast.

Visitors can expect a wide, sandy shoreline facing the South China Sea with open sea views, gentle slopes and casuarina-lined stretches. The beach includes both public access areas and sections fronting resorts and chalets. Facilities such as parking, toilets and food stalls are available at main access points. Activities include swimming, beach walking, sunbathing and photography, with calmer seas outside the monsoon season and resort amenities nearby.

Desaru was developed from the 1970s by the Johor State Government through the Johor State Economic Development Corporation as a planned beach resort area for domestic tourism, later expanded into the Desaru Coast integrated tourism development with large-scale resort and infrastructure investment.

Coastal area traditionally associated with Malay fishing villages along Johor's east coast, now primarily a recreational beach destination for families and holidaymakers.