Sand Dunes, La Paz. The only desert in the Philippines. You can rent a 4x4 vehicle to drive up and down the dunes, or alternatively, you can walk away from the noise of the vehicles to appreciate the desert beauty.edit
Sinking Belltower. - named so because it slowly sinks into the soft soil of the city. A decade ago, the entrance was still tall enough to let a man on horseback enter. Now not even a man could enter.edit
Dap-Ayan. try the Laoag Empanada along Rizal Street near Provincial Capitoledit
Dawang's, San Nicolas. try their crispy dinuguanedit
La Preciosa, (along Rizal Street near Ablan Avenue). edit
Macy's Diner, Gen Segundo Ave. cor M.H. del Pilar St. (Coming from the Sinking Bell Tower: Walk northbound for approx 200 meters (2 small blocks).), ☎ (63)(77)770-3551. 8:00 - 20:00. An American 1950's inspired restaurant. Serves most of your favorite American, Chinese, & Filipino foods.As low as Php 79 per meal. edit
Saramsam, (along Rizal Street Infront of Texicano Hotel). edit
Giannis - along Mckinley Street, Brgy 10, behind Provincial Capitol. Giannis offers great food, ambiance, music and vibe.
Try their baby back ribs (no MSG) with Giannis fried rice.
Kalye Lagsca
herencias cafe, paoay ilocos norte. try pinakbet and dinuguan pizzaedit
Gertes Resort, Brgy. Balatong, ☎ (+63) (077) 786 - 10 53, [6]. The hotel offers air-conditioned accommodation rooms, all equipped with cable TV, Wi-Fi connectivity, telephone, and also comes with complimentary breakfast. Some of its facilities are Gertes Restaurant, Bare n' Bloom Spa, swimming pools, and business center.Rates on official website start at PHP 900.00. edit
Hotel Tiffany, Gen. Segundo Ave Cor. M.H. del Pilar St., ☎ +(63)(77)770-3550, [7]. checkin: 14:00; checkout: 12:00. Offers 24 guestrooms, all of which have air-conditioned, cable television, and private toilet and bath. Some of its amenities include high-speed Internet access, room service, and wake-up call.Best rates on official website start at PHP 1170. edit
Ilocos Rosewell Hotel, Brgy.1, San Francisco National High-Way San Nicolas, ☎ (077) 670-6528, [8]. Offers 22 air-conditioned guestrooms, all of which have cable TV, free Wi-Fi, mini-bar, and a telephone. Some of its amenities include massage service, laundry and dry cleaning, wake-up call, and airport and city transfers.Best rates on official website start at PHP 1,200. edit
Java Hotel, Bacarra Road 55-B, Salet (Fariñas Caltex Station), ☎ (+632) 246-1010, [10]. A hospitable place with touches of Balinese, Moroccan, and Spanish style decoration. Both offers rooms, suites, and dormitory-type quarters.Rates start at PHP 1980. edit
Renzo Hotel, Brgy.19, Santa Marcela, Rizal cor. Guerrero Street, Laoag City, ☎ Tel +63 (077) 770-4898 ; +63 (077) 770-5288 Fax +63 (077) 607-0861, [11]. edit
Playa Tropical Hotel Ilocos, Barangay Victoria, Ilocos Norte , Philippines, [12]. A Balinese inspired hotel located in the heart of Currimao, 25 minutes from Laoag Int'l Airport and 45-1hr away from Vigan. The hotel has a seafront view of calm waves and fine sand beaches where you can do water sports activities like kayaking, pedal boating and skim boarding.Php3800.00. edit
Plaza Del Norte Hotel & Convention Center, Barangay 41, Balacad, ☎ (632) 812-3456 loc 3529, [13]. Their Laoag hotel accommodation has 100 guestrooms and 24 dormitories. All rooms are equipped with free WIFI access and air conditioning. Some of its facilities and services are garden, swimming pool, restaurant, function & meeting facilities, coffee shop, room service, airport transfer and tours.edit
One popular and nearby attraction is Paoay, which houses the Paoay Church and Belltower. Paoay is easily accesible by jeepney from Laoag (P35) in less than 40 minutes. The jeepneys depart from the Paoay Terminal, just ask around for the location.
