The August long holiday is the perfect excuse to rediscover Cebu City. With a mix of heritage, food, views, and family-friendly attractions, the city offers plenty of ways to make your weekend memorable, without having to leave town.
Heritage Strolls
Start your holiday by walking through Cebu’s historic core. Visit the iconic Magellan’s Cross and step inside the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, home to the country’s oldest religious relic. Just a short walk away, the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral welcomes visitors daily until 5 PM. Wrap up your stroll at Fort San Pedro, a Spanish-era fort turned museum that’s open on weekends, perfect for brushing up on local history.
Family Fun
Bringing the kids along? Cebu Ocean Park is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM, weekends included. With Asia’s longest ocean tunnel and interactive exhibits, it’s a hit for both kids and adults. For a more relaxed family trip, you can also stroll around SM Seaside City Cebu (open 10 AM–9 PM daily) for skating, movies, or even just shopping with a sea view.
Night Eats & Chill
No Cebu City weekend is complete without food. Sugbo Mercado, the city’s beloved night market at IT Park, opens daily from 4 PM to midnight, perfect for street food, local bites, and live music. For late-night chill, a drive up to Gullas Heights or TOPS gives you cool winds, sparkling city lights, and conversations that stretch until dawn.
Refresh Your Mind
For something different, check out the Cebu City Public Library (Rizal Memorial Library), a unique 24/7 cultural hub. It’s not your usual tourist stop, but it’s a quiet refuge for book lovers, students, or anyone wanting a peaceful night spot in the heart of the city.
The beauty of spending the holiday in Cebu City is convenience. You don’t need long drives or ferry rides, heritage, adventure, food, and nightlife are all within reach. Whether you want a cultural stroll in the morning, a highland sunset in the evening, or a food crawl at night, the city keeps its doors open for you this long weekend.
This August, let Cebu City be your destination, heritage by day, lights by night, and memories that last way beyond the holiday.
