Losari Beach Platform is a seafront promenade on Makassar's coast, open around the clock. Many people come for the sunset, and the evening crowd gathers along the water as the light fades. Food stalls and shops line the strip, so an evening meal and a walk by the sea fit into one visit. Early mornings are quieter and suit a jog, while weekends bring large crowds.
Mornings and Sundays
Early in the day the promenade is used for running and cycling, and many people finish their exercise with breakfast nearby. Common choices include chicken porridge, baroncong, and yellow rice.
On Sundays, motor vehicles are kept off the road until ten in the morning, which makes the walk and ride along the seafront more pleasant before the traffic returns.
The facilities are basic. Visitors have asked for cleaner toilets and a working water filling station, and there is no children's playground, so families with young children should plan other activities for them.
Nearby sights
Fort Rotterdam, a fort built in the 1600s, is close by and makes a natural first stop. From there, you can visit Trans Studio Makassar, an indoor amusement park, or walk along the promenade to end the day.
The Losari Beach Pier is the departure point for boats to Kodingareng Keke and Samalona Island, so the beach works well as a starting point for a day trip by sea.
Public transport and online ride services reach the promenade easily, which helps if you are moving between sights in the city.
Food along the promenade
The food stalls stretch along the promenade in a long row, and the strip is one of the easiest places in the city to try local dishes in a single evening. Look for Makassar staples such as Es Pisang Hijau, Coto Makassar, Sop Konro, and Sop Saudara.
Ask the price before ordering, because some sellers overcharge visitors who do not. Order a few plates to share so you can compare dishes across the row.
FAQ
Is Losari Beach Platform open all day?
Yes, it is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week.
When is the best time to see the sunset here?
Sunset is the main draw, and the evening crowd gathers along the promenade as the light fades. Weekdays are quieter than weekends.
How do I get to Losari Beach Platform?
Public transport and online ride services can reach the promenade easily.
Is it suitable for children?
There is no children's playground, so plan other activities for young children.
