Lenggoksono Beach is a hidden gem on East Java's beautiful coastline in Malang Regency, Dampit. It's gaining popularity as a magical tropical getaway for tourists. The beach offers peace and quiet away from crowded tourist spots, with brownie sand, clear blue waters, and lush green surroundings.

The name "Lenggoksono Beach" is derived from the local language lenggok means bending which derived from the winding road lined with Sono or typical Burmese Rosewood trees. These Sono trees are also known as Angsana. They produce high-quality wood that is often referred to as narra or rosewood due to its dense, reddish, and fairly heavy characteristics.

Lenggoksono Beach had become a popular tourist destination by 2014 and experienced its peak of popularity from 2018 to 2020. However, since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the beach has been facing  a downturn in its fortunes.

This beach is a special type of beach, known as a "beach break" which have sandy and rocky base that makes the waves stable and ideal for beginner surfers. It also provides surfing lessons and offers "Wisata Bowele ." It’s a short trip to three small islands near Lenggoksono beach using a boat.

For those who wish to sample the genuine regional delicacy, fresh lobster is available here as well as lobster conservation. Moreover, you can even spot dolphins swimming offshore.

The concept of this destantion is fascinating because it focuses on eco-tourism rather than mass tourism. Their aim is to attract a smaller number of visitors who will stay longer.

Muklis the Mnagement of this place said that him along his Bowele Team aiming to build the facility that are currently abandoned because of the lockdown. They expected that the facility will fully work on the end of the 2023 when this beach is officially opened for local and international tourist.

“We expected this renovation would be fully functioning at the end of the 2023. The facilities include beach chair, food court, lavatories, musholla, and parking lot.” add Muklis, the manager of Lenggoksono Beach. 

What's unique is that the management personel don't charge an entrance or parking fee. Instead, they only charge a boat fee of Rp 70,000 per person for visitors who wish to explore the three small islands near Lenggoksono; Banyu Anjlok, Kletakkan, and Bolu-Bolu.

“We want to focus on the services we can provide on this beach, this also aims to empower the local community," he added.

The road access to Lenggoksono Beach is about a 3-hour drive from Bululawang, Malang. It's easily accessible by cars and minibusses. If you prefer using public transport, you can reach the village border, specifically Tirtoyudo Village, which is the closest point to the beach accessible by public transportation.

To get there, just head to Krebet Sugar Factory from the city center of Malang and find the next direction put on almost every corner of the street or you can just simply ask the local for direction. So, What are you waitng for? Pack your bag and grab your keys for an unforgetable vacation at Lenggoksono Beach.