About Tanjung Lobang (Brighton Beach)
Tanjung Lobang, commonly known as Brighton Beach, is an urban sandy beach located at Tanjung Lobang headland about 3 kilometres southwest of Miri city centre in Sarawak, Malaysia. It is one of Miri's oldest and most popular recreational beaches, known for its long coastline facing the South China Sea, sunset views, and proximity to Miri Marina. The beach features a paved promenade, food stalls and park facilities and serves as a public leisure area for residents and visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a long, sandy shoreline facing the South China Sea with a paved seafront promenade and park area at Tanjung Lobang headland. The setting is open and breezy with views of the sea, Miri Marina and sunset over the horizon. Areas to explore include the beach itself, promenade walkway, pavilions and food stall area. The beach is primarily for sightseeing, photography, picnicking, jogging and evening leisure rather than organized water sports.
Key highlights
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Long sandy beach facing the South China Sea at Tanjung Lobang headland
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Popular sunset viewpoint near Miri city centre
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Paved seafront promenade for walking and jogging
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Adjacent to Miri Marina and Tanjung Lobang Lighthouse area
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Food stalls and shaded pavilions for picnics
History of Tanjung Lobang (Brighton Beach)
Tanjung Lobang is one of Miri's earliest developed recreational beach areas, associated with the early oil-town period of Miri. The headland is also the site of the Tanjung Lobang Lighthouse which has served as a navigational marker for the Miri coast.
Culture & Context
A long-established public leisure and family picnic destination for Miri residents, commonly used for evening gatherings, weekend recreation and sunset viewing.
Route
| By air | Via Miri Airport (MYY), then approximately 15-20 minutes by road to the beach |
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