However hot and humid Singapore gets, there's always a light breeze blowing at East Coast Beach. Popular with literally everyone, this 15-kilometre stretch is perfect for an early morning cycle, evening jog, or even a moment of quiet contemplation at Bedok Jetty. The swaying coconut palms, Casuarinas, and Ketapangs also make ace shelters for a seaside picnic under the sun. Otherwise, there are numerous picnic tables and barbecue pits to rent for your weekend cookout.
When one thinks of Marine Parade, one's drawn to the soothing sounds of crashing waves at East Coast Park. But hidden in the shadows of the popular beach and next-door neighbour Katong are many hidden gems. A buffer between the central and east regions of Singapore, Marine Parade consists of housing flats that were built in the 1970s after the reclamation of the island's east coast.
Today, it's home to the newly revamped Marine Parade Central Market and Food Centre, the seven-storey shopping mall Parkway Parade, and the stunning Marine Parade Community Building which looks like a piece of art.
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