Santa Fe Siargao: Surf Vibes, Secret Beaches, and Why This Area Is Rising
Approximate reading time: 6 minutes or less
Table of contents
Introduction
Why Explore Santa Fe in Siargao
Bamboo Surf Café and Surf Village Vibes
Santa Fe Beaches and Surf Spots
Ocean 9: Santa Fe’s Beach Club
Local Stories and Community Connections
Why Santa Fe Matters for Siargao’s Future
Invest in Siargao
Ending notes
Introduction
Siargao Has a BEACH CLUB Now??? You Gotta See This Place!! 🇵🇭
Most travelers to Siargao head straight to General Luna, the island’s most popular hub. It is full of restaurants, surf schools, and nightlife. But north of General Luna lies Santa Fe, a quieter stretch of coastline that is beginning to draw attention for its surf, relaxed energy, and postcard perfect beaches.
Norwegian filmmaker and Bondvillas co founder Ray Kay explored Santa Fe to see if it lives up to its growing reputation. What he found is a blend of surf culture, community cafés, and hidden beachscapes that make Santa Fe one of Siargao’s most promising areas.
Why Explore Santa Fe in Siargao
Laid back island life in Siargao, Philippines
Santa Fe has often been described as a hidden surf village. While General Luna is lively, Santa Fe offers a more local and laid back feel. The area is known for strong surf spots, a handful of new cafés, and stretches of beach that are far less crowded.
For travelers searching Siargao beyond General Luna, Santa Fe is becoming the answer.
Bamboo Surf Café and Surf Village Vibes
The first stop on Ray Kay’s visit was Bamboo Surf Café, a small spot that already captures the spirit of Santa Fe. With surfboards stacked outside and a cozy interior, it feels like a gathering point for surfers and travelers starting their day.
Santa Fe’s energy is simple, with cafés, surf shacks, and houses scattered along the main road. The vibe is raw but authentic, showing signs of a community that is slowly developing without losing its charm.
Santa Fe Beaches and Surf Spots
Santa Fe’s beach is long, natural, and lined with fishing boats and palm trees. Even on overcast days, it feels untouched compared to busier beaches in General Luna.
Surfing: A growing number of locals and visitors head here for waves, making it a rising surf destination.
Photography: Palm trees leaning over the shore create picture perfect views.
Quiet escapes: The beach is noticeably less crowded, perfect for those who want Siargao’s scenery without the bustle.
For surfers and dreamers, Santa Fe still feels like the Siargao of 15 years ago.
Ocean 9: Santa Fe’s Beach Club
Images courtesy of "Ocean 9 on Instagram." All rights reserved to the original owners.
One of Santa Fe’s landmarks is Ocean 9, a café, pool, and beach club right by the water. With surfers riding waves in the background and a relaxed beachside pool in the front, Ocean 9 is becoming a popular social spot.
It reflects how Santa Fe is balancing local surf culture with new lifestyle spaces that draw in both locals and travelers.
Local Stories and Community Connections
Santa Fe is not just about landscapes. Along the way, Ray Kay spoke with a family who has lived here for 15 years. Their story highlights how the area evolved from dirt roads and quiet fishing villages to a community now hosting surf schools, cafés, and international visitors.
For many residents, the development is more than tourism, it is about sharing the island’s beauty while holding onto its roots.
Why Santa Fe Matters for Siargao’s Future
Co founder of Bond Villas: Martin Solhaugen
Santa Fe is becoming one of the island’s most promising areas for growth. While General Luna remains the center of tourism, Santa Fe is attracting surfers, creatives, and long stay visitors who prefer a quieter, more authentic base.
For investors, this shift is important. Areas like Santa Fe show what Siargao can become when development is done carefully:
Respecting local culture
Offering lifestyle value beyond nightlife
Creating space for surf and eco tourism
Santa Fe is a reminder that Siargao’s future lies not just in popular hubs, but in communities that grow organically with the island.
Invest in Siargao
Bond Villas Siargao Island Philippines
Ending notes
Santa Fe may not yet be as developed as General Luna, but that is exactly its charm. With its surf breaks, cafés like Bamboo Surf, and beach clubs like Ocean 9, it is becoming a place where both locals and travelers feel at home.
At Bondvillas, we see places like Santa Fe as a beautiful example of Siargao’s balance between community, lifestyle, and opportunity. It’s a place where surf culture, local cafés, and new social spaces blend naturally with the island’s spirit.
Experience Santa Fe beyond the surface, and let its waves, stories, and everyday moments show you why this part of Siargao is rising.
