[3] Samboan is popularly known as an abbreviation of the word sinamboang as a form of fishing during the Spanish time.

In fact, the people of Alegria were made to render forced labor for the construction of the Samboan church.

It is a flight of 147 stone steps built in 1878, which leads to the old watchtower on a plateau 65 metres (213 ft) above the town.

Samboan is known for its beautiful crystal clear waters with a rich marine ecosystem along its coastal barangays.

Here one can visit the fish sanctuary or dive for a fee to experience the most preserved marine ecosystem where sharks, dolphins and whales in the shallowest part of the foreshore.

Aside from Colase, other coastal barangays including San Sebastian (Bato), Dalahikan, Tangbo, Bonbon, Suba and Poblacion offer the same experience generally.

It is unique in the sense that here is where a certain kind of bird – the "manolong" – dives into its salty waters and stays under for a long time in order to escape hunters.

Balay'g Sawa Falls has a waterfall located in the heart of Samboan covered with lush forest greens.

It is home to protected species including bats and siloys not to mention some local plants and trees.

Tabon Falls is a recently developed natural spot found between Tangbo and Bonbon.

The town fiesta is celebrated each 29–30 September in honor of the patron saint, Michael (San Miguel, ang Arkanghel).

However, qualified voters in Mandaue are allowed to vote in elections for Cebu provincial officials by virtue of Republic Act No.