The Shek O peninsula is a popular day trip destination. Quaint Shek O Village attracts sun seekers and families to its casual open-air eateries and its beach, dotted with barbecue pits. Hikers hit popular trails like the Dragon’s Back, in Shek O Country Park, or head to the more remote coastal cliffs of Cape d’Aguilar, to the south. Big Wave Bay is a known surf spot, and home to a prehistoric rock carving.
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"Bed & bath: 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths Top amenities: Rooftop with ocean views, beach access, village location Need a break from the busy city? You’ve come to the right place. About a 20-minute drive from Central, Shek O village is known for its photogenic beaches, low-key restaurants, and hiking routes like Cape D’Aguilar and Dragon’s Back. Whether relaxing by the water or hitting the trails, this one-bedroom beach house will be a refuge of relaxation, thanks to its open-plan kitchen and dining room with a terrace, boho-chic living room, and panoramic rooftop. The hosts have thought of literally everything, offering beach essentials, exercise gear, bikes, a ping pong table, a grill, and even a Dyson hair dryer. Better yet, this house is one of the few in Hong Kong that welcomes dogs—and there’s even a dog-friendly beach around the corner."
