Tapak Paderi Beach

Tapak Paderi Beach is an urban coastal attraction in Teluk Segara, Bengkulu City, Bengkulu Province, facing the Indian Ocean. Located adjacent to the historic Kampung Cina area and close to Fort Marlborough, it is known for its long breakwater promenade, fishing boat activity, and sunset views. The beach serves as a popular public recreation area for residents and visitors within walking distance of the city center.

Visitors can expect a sandy and breakwater-lined urban beach facing the Indian Ocean with an open panorama and a long concrete breakwater that functions as a promenade. The setting includes fishing boats, views toward Fort Marlborough, food stalls along the access road, and seating areas. The beach is primarily for sightseeing, strolling on the breakwater, photography, and sunset viewing rather than swimming, with an active local fishing and culinary atmosphere in the late afternoon and evening.

Tapak Paderi Beach is located adjacent to the historic coastal area of Bengkulu City near Fort Marlborough, the 18th-century British fort. The beach area historically functioned as part of the coastal port and settlement zone around Kampung Cina and the old Bengkulu harbor, reflecting the city's role as a British colonial outpost on the west coast of Sumatra.

The beach is a well-known public leisure and social gathering place for Bengkulu residents, associated with local fishing community activity and evening culinary culture. It is commonly visited for sunset viewing and as a community recreation space integrated with the nearby Kampung Cina cultural area.