Discover Sedati: Fish Ponds and Coastal Scenery

Fish ponds, grilled fish and the coastal scenery in Tambak Cemandi are some of the specific things to consider when planning your trip to Sedati. You can decide whether you would rather focus on fishing and fish farming or on a visit to the coast. The way the catch is prepared is also part of the pond-side experience.

Fish Ponds and Grilled Catch

At the fishing ponds in Tambak Cemandi, visitors can have their catch grilled by local residents at the stalls and eat it right by the pond. This combines fishing with a meal by the water. In Tambak Cemandi, you can also learn about fish farming and see how it works on site. This offers a different focus: here, the emphasis is on observing pond farming, not just catching your own fish.

Local residents also run numerous small eateries around Cafe Kalitekung, serving grilled fish. These complement the stalls at the fishing ponds with local food options. When planning, you can therefore decide whether to fish yourself and eat your catch by the pond, or try grilled fish at one of the small eateries.

Coastal Scenery and Boat Trips

Wisata Bahari Curah Asmoro in Tambak Cemandi gives visitors the opportunity to experience the coastal scenery and observe sea jellies. A 2026 report by the Sidoarjo Regency government describes this activity; sightings depend on the season and environmental conditions, so they should not be counted on as a guaranteed part of your itinerary.

A report dated June 5, 2026, also mentions a landing stage set up by the village administration. According to the June 5, 2026 report, boats depart from there for trips toward the coast; the trips are arranged through the village-owned BUMDes. Check the boat arrangements again before your trip. The project for a village tour with a river trip in Tambak Cemandi began in 2018.

More Things to See in the Wider Sidoarjo Destination

Beyond Sedati, the wider Sidoarjo destination offers other distinct themes to consider when planning your trip. Candi Pari, in Candipari village, Porong District, is a cultural heritage site from the classical period and is still used as a place of worship by Hindu devotees. Candi Dermo is also a Hindu-Buddhist heritage site from this period. Its surviving features include a temple structure, relief carvings and stone blocks.

For playful and educational activities, there is Kampung Lali Gadget, a village learning and play space in Bendet, Pagerngumbuk Village, Wonoayu District. Traditional games include Dakon, Egrang, Gobak Sodor and Bakiak Panjang. The activities teach children a sense of community, creativity and local knowledge; the programme may vary. Pulau Lusi, formerly called Pulau Sarinah, tells a very different story of the landscape: the river island was formed from mud sediments discharged into the Porong River and is located in Jabon District, Sidoarjo Regency.

Choose Accommodation Based on Your Travel Interests

When looking for a holiday rental in Sedati, it helps to first decide which experiences matter most to you. If you want to combine fishing, dining by a pond and learning about fish farming, the offerings in Tambak Cemandi are a specific place to start. If you would also like to include culture, traditional games or different landscapes in your itinerary, other places in the wider Sidoarjo area may also be worth considering. Depending on what you plan to do, you can check which accommodation location best suits your planned daily activities.

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