About Gedambaan Beach
Gedambaan Beach (Pantai Gedambaan) is a coastal attraction located in Gedambaan Village, Pulau Laut Utara District, Kotabaru Regency on Laut Island, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. Situated about 8 kilometers from central Kotabaru town, it features a long sandy shoreline facing the Makassar Strait with relatively calm waves. The beach is notable as one of Kotabaru's most accessible and popular recreational beaches, offering open views, sunset scenery, and basic visitor facilities for day visits.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a long, wide sandy beach with calm waters and an open horizon over the Makassar Strait. The area includes shaded gazebos, food stalls and seating areas along the shoreline. The surroundings are relatively developed for a local beach, close to Kotabaru town, with views of fishing boats and sunset. Visitors can walk along the shore, wade or swim in shallow areas, take photographs, and relax in sheltered pavilions.
Key highlights
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Long sandy shoreline on Laut Island facing the Makassar Strait
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Relatively calm waves suitable for wading and swimming
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Popular sunset viewpoint near Kotabaru town
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Shaded gazebos and seating areas along the beach
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Easy road access about 8 km from Kotabaru town center