Sweet Water Beach has become a favorite tourist location in the city of Padang. Access to Sweet Water Beach tourist area is over a hill, you'll be faced with a climb that is high and arguably somewhat steep.

Legend of Malin Kundang will greet travelers at the foot when menginjaki whitish brown sand. Pile of stones and reliefs adorn the story of Malin Kundang coastal resorts are crowded with visitors at holiday time. The legend says that the great stones and the remains of a large ship stranded Malin Kundang. According to folk legend, Malin Kundang and his ship was cursed into stone because of iniquity towards his elderly mother.

The large sloping beaches of Sweet Water Beach makes this location great for visitors. Visitor can see the marine life on the waters surface. On foot, you can go to Small Banana island which is not far from the banks of the Sweet Water Beach. The island is not so wide, can be used as a resting place for a moment while enjoying some food that had been prepared previously.

Little Banana Island Guava tree decorated that can be enjoyed by visitors for free. But remember, do not be too old to enjoy the atmosphere of the island. Because, a few hours later, the tide will gradually rise to normal so that access to Little Banana Island can not be reached on foot.

Quite often, young people in the city of Padang also take advantage of the Sweet Water Beach campsites. Rolling waves in the area are also utilized for surfers surfing