I just had a trip in Iba, Zambales with my husband's family. It was planned but we never expected that we would bring our own car since his family already brought two cars and have already planned to hitch with them. So there, we left Manila at around 12 noon and we arrived there at around 5:30pm. Quite a long travel but it's worth it if you really wanted to relax. But if you intend to relax, I suggest that you get a driver!
We used the SCTEX and we paid an estimate of 500 pesos one way for all the toll fees coming from Bicutan area.
The good thing there was that we had a glimpse of the sunset when we arrived the beach. Though the sand is black, you will still be able to feel and enjoy the nature. You will love the sound of wind and splashing of water.
