Moalboal
This is a small town on the south end of the west coast of Cebu Island. I arrived just after high season came to an end so there wasn't much hustle and bustle. The main attractions here are some dive sites, specifically Pescador Island and the Sardine Run. Moalboal is famous for its giant schools of Sardines that swarm the water just off of the shoreline.
Sardine Run
Grab yourself a snorkel for 100 pesos (about 2USD). Pick just about any spot along the shoreline and swim. start swimming away from shore. Within 15 meters you will see a giant wall of coral and a visibly bottomless drop off. By this time you will have been stunned by the view of a massive river of sardines that swim along the wall. Dive down and the sardines will create beautiful patterns of weaving tunnels around you. This is likely the most amazing snorkeling experience I have ever had. I spent hours here practicing to free-dive and swimming with the sardines as well as other fish. I paid the price with a nice sun burn on my back. Make sure you use sunscreen.
(These pictures do not do justice to the experience. This is a must do if your on the Island of Cebu)
Most of the shoreline is made up of rock and coral
However, you can walk or take a motorbike to White Beach where there is a decent beach with white sand.
Most of the restaurants around here will cost you about 150-250php (about 4-6USD) but if you ask around I hope you will find this Carinderia because the food here is really good and you will be able to have meat, veggies, and rice for 45PHP (about 1USD). I wish I could remember the ladies name that ran this eatery.
Otherwise there are also really cheap local BBQ places that start grilling around dinner time
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