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, Mari Mari Cultural Village

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, Mari Mari Cultural Village:4.5

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, Mari Mari Cultural Village:Kota Kinabalu

2025's best things to do in Kota Kinabalu – top attractions, must-see spots, and guest favorites

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Tanjung Aru Beach
4.8/5
󰺂7.1
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 833 users󱨠1323 positive reviews
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Mengalum Island
4.6/5
󰺂6.7
Kota Kinabalu
58.2 km from downtown
No. 2 of Night Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
Highlights:
󱓊Love & eternity symbolized island
󰋄Enjoy white sands & island views
󱨠Saved by 644 users󱨠125 positive reviews
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Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
4.5/5
󰺂6.0
Kota Kinabalu
3.7 km from downtown
No. 3 of Night Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
Highlights:
󱓊Golden mosque reflection at sunset
󱓊White water mosque with azure skies
󱨠Saved by 587 users󱨠293 positive reviews
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Gaya Street
4.5/5
󰺂5.7
Kota Kinabalu.Kota Kinabalu City Center
297m from downtown
Gaya Street Sunday Market | Kota Kinabalu
No. 4 of Night Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
Highlights:
󱓊Sunday market: local life experience
󱓊Numerous restaurants & snack bars
󱨠Saved by 400 users󱨠166 positive reviews
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Mari Mari Cultural Village
4.5/5
󰺂5.4
56.57
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 272 users󱨠37% positive reviews
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Manukan Island
4.6/5
󰺂5.4
Kota Kinabalu
8.4 km from downtown
Highlights:
󰋄One of five islands
Parasailing & underwater walks experience
󱨠Saved by 289 users󱨠33% positive reviews
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
4.6/5
󰺂5.4
Kota Kinabalu
8.5 km from downtown
Highlights:
Amusement facilities | Snorkeling
󰋄Night tour: marine nightlife exploration
󱨠Saved by 201 users
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Manutik Island
4.6/5
󰺂5.4
Kota Kinabalu
7.2 km from downtown
Highlights:
Parasailing & island entertainment
󱓊Underwater walking & scooter adventure
󱨠Saved by 148 users
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University Malaysia Sabah Mosque
4.4/5
󰺂5.3
Kota Kinabalu
8 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊Guided cultural tour inside the mosque
󱨜Pink Mosque Photo Hotspot
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Filipino Market
4.5/5
󰺂5.2
Kota Kinabalu.Kota Kinabalu City Center
752m from downtown
No. 6 of Night Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
Highlights:
Daytime crafts & evening food stalls
󱓊Open-air market in downtown Kota Kinabalu
󱨠Saved by 284 users󱨠79% positive reviews