What Best Things to Do are there in Kota Kinabalu?

These are all Best Things to Do in Kota Kinabalu:Tanjung Aru Beach, Mengalum Island, Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu, Gaya Street, Manukan Island

What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Kota Kinabalu?

Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Kota Kinabalu include:Tanjung Aru Beach:4.8, Mengalum Island:4.6, Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu:4.5, Gaya Street:4.5, Manukan Island:4.6

At what locations in Kota Kinabalu can Best Things to Do in Kota Kinabalu be found?

The Best Things to Do in Kota Kinabalu are mainly located in:Tanjung Aru Beach:Kota Kinabalu, Mengalum Island:Kota Kinabalu, Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu:Kota Kinabalu, Gaya Street:Kota Kinabalu, Manukan Island:Kota Kinabalu

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Tanjung Aru Beach
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4.8/5
󰺂7.0
Kota Kinabalu.Tanjung Aru
5.3 km from downtown
Stand-up paddleboarding now available at Tanjung Aru Beach
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
Highlights:
󰋄World-class sunset & 1.2-mile beach
󰋄Stunning sunset view | Burning clouds
󱨠Saved by 807 users󱨠1330 positive reviews
Mengalum Island
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4.6/5
󰺂6.7
Kota Kinabalu
58.2 km from downtown
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
Highlights:
󱓊Love & eternity symbolized island
󰋄Enjoy white sands & island views
󱨠Saved by 633 users󱨠131 positive reviews
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
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4.5/5
󰺂6.3
Kota Kinabalu
3.7 km from downtown
No. 2 of Night Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
Highlights:
󱓊Golden mosque reflection at sunset
󱓊White water mosque with azure skies
󱨠Saved by 576 users󱨠299 positive reviews
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Gaya Street
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4.5/5
󰺂6.0
Kota Kinabalu.Kota Kinabalu City Center
297m from downtown
Gaya Street Sunday Market | Kota Kinabalu
Highlights:
󱓊Sunday market: local life experience
󱓊Numerous restaurants & snack bars
󱨠Saved by 392 users󱨠166 positive reviews
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Manukan Island
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4.6/5
󰺂5.8
Kota Kinabalu
8.4 km from downtown
The water sports season on Manukan Island is now open | Mar 2025-Oct 2025
No. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
Highlights:
󰋄One of five islands
Parasailing & underwater walks experience
󱨠Saved by 285 users󱨠33% positive reviews
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
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4.6/5
󰺂5.8
Kota Kinabalu
8.5 km from downtown
Blue Sea Star Yacht Sabah Sunset Night Cruise | Mar 2025-Oct 2025
Highlights:
Amusement facilities | Snorkeling
󰋄Night tour: marine nightlife exploration
󱨠Saved by 198 users
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Manutik Island
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4.6/5
󰺂5.5
Kota Kinabalu
7.2 km from downtown
Highlights:
Parasailing & island entertainment
󱓊Underwater walking & scooter adventure
󱨠Saved by 146 users
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University Malaysia Sabah Mosque
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4.4/5
󰺂5.5
Kota Kinabalu
8 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊Guided cultural tour inside the mosque
󱨜Pink Mosque Photo Hotspot
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Mari Mari Cultural Village
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4.5/5
󰺂5.5
Kota Kinabalu
14.2 km from downtown
Mari Mari Cultural Village Traditional Culture Experience
Highlights:
󱓊Try bamboo cooking & local specialties
󱓊Visit longhouses & taste delicacies
󱨠Saved by 265 users󱨠37% positive reviews
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Filipino Market
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4.5/5
󰺂5.2
Kota Kinabalu.Kota Kinabalu City Center
752m from downtown
No. 4 of Night Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
Highlights:
Daytime crafts & evening food stalls
󱓊Open-air market in downtown Kota Kinabalu
󱨠Saved by 276 users󱨠79% positive reviews