Labangtaytay is located south of Esperanza, the coastline turns westward along a kilometer, straight to Poblacion. This headland provides shelter from the prevailing wind direction, and here a fishing harbour has survived since the early days.Talisay also marks the southern end of the coast. Beyond this point, the steep mountain ranges plunge directly into the sea-the first of the deep glacial fiords is just 2 kilometers away.
Labangtaytay fishing village offers spectacular views of the ocean and the northern part, which are often painted by the setting sun. There are several good walks in the area, ranging from a 15 minutes to Poblacion along with coastline.
Labangtaytay is the third largest barangay in Esperanza, with a total population of seven hundred thirty nine (739) according to 2007 National Census. Fishing is the main source of income of the people living in the area, blessed with white beach & crystal clear water specially during summer.
BEACH
There are several conspicuous parts to a beach, all of which relate to the processes that form and shape it. The part mostly above water (depending upon tide), and more or less actively influenced by the waves at some point in the tide, is termed the beach berm. The berm is the deposit of material comprising the active shoreline. The berm has a crest (top) and a face — the latter being the slope leading down towards the water from the crest. At the very bottom of the face, there may be a trough, and further seaward one or more longshore bars: slightly raised, underwater embankments formed where the waves first start to break.
These geomorphic features compose what is called the beach profile. The beach profile changes seasonally due to the change in wave energy experienced during summer and rainy months. The beach profile is higher during the summer due to the gentle wave action during this season. The lower energy waves deposit sediment on the beach berm and dune, adding to the beach profile. Conversely, the beach profile is lower in the winter due to the increased wave energy associated with storms. Higher energy waves erode sediment from the beach berm and dune, and deposit it off shore, forming longshore bars. The removal of sediment from the beach berm and dune decreases the beach profile.
The line between beach and dune is difficult to define in the field. Over any significant period of time, sand is always being exchanged between them. The drift line (the high point of material deposited by waves) is one potential demarcation. This would be the point at which significant wind movement of sand could occur, since the normal waves do not wet the sand beyond this area. However, the drift line is likely to move inland under assault by storm waves.
Labangtaytay is the nearest barangay in the heart of Esperanza . There are two villages separated from Labangtaytay named Salvador Village & Talisay Village (Home of finest beach). In early days, most of the families in Labangtaytay housing units have been constructed on land that the occupants has no legal rights. Salvador Village, a family village headed by the " The Great and Religious Godfather" named Salvador Bruza blessed with nine (9) children. He was a native of Labangtaytay and one of the most respected in the barangay for being a good hearted person.
TRANSPORTATION
In Labangtaytay, the two main modes of transport are via motor-tricycles along the main road or by walking along the beaches. Pedicabs are also available for transport along the Beachfront Path. Other means of transportation include mountain bikes, quadbikes and motorbikes, all of which can be rented.
To explore around the island's coast, motorized bancas and sailing paraws are available for rent. These are outrigger canoes and are common sight in waters around the island. The sailing paraw is a narrow hulled boat with outriggers either side and with passengers sometimes seated on a trampoline platform between the outrigger supports. These are extremely fast off the wind, but can be unwieldy for inexperienced sailors.