The Best Beaches in Bali
Bali is known all over the world as a tropical paradise where hundreds of thousands of tourists come every year to relax, party, experience cultural diversity and usually at some point of the holiday relax on the beach.
With so many beaches to choose from it's a small wonder that some of the best beaches in Bali are rarely seen by most tourists coming to the island.
We have classified our list of the best beaches in Bali not just by their visual beauty but also based upon what they have to offer, from busy areas to hidden peaceful beaches.
We hope you enjoy looking at our pick of the best beaches in Bali and on your next trip hope you get to enjoy visiting some of these locations. Our friendly English speaking drivers are always available to assist you in seeing the sites of Bali.
With so many beaches to choose from it's a small wonder that some of the best beaches in Bali are rarely seen by most tourists coming to the island.
We have classified our list of the best beaches in Bali not just by their visual beauty but also based upon what they have to offer, from busy areas to hidden peaceful beaches.
We hope you enjoy looking at our pick of the best beaches in Bali and on your next trip hope you get to enjoy visiting some of these locations. Our friendly English speaking drivers are always available to assist you in seeing the sites of Bali.
Amed BeachAmed makes it onto our list of the best beaches in Bali for its beautiful remote location and for it's reputation of being one of the best snorkeling areas in the whole of Bali.
The waters around Amed is made up of beautiful coral reefs so for snorkelers and divers having 1/4 of the worlds marine life within the tropical waters surrounding Indonesian this really is a beautiful place to visit. The beach here is a black sand beach in most areas from the volcanic activity within the region yet this adds to the areas beauty. Amed is situated approximately 3 1/2 hours on the East East of Bali. |
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Balangan BeachBalangan Beach is lined with numerous traditional style warungs in bamboo thatched huts that sell traditional Indonesian foods and a selection of refreshing cold drinks.
Just around the corner from Dreamland beach which is now populated by numerous hotels this beach still holds a sense of real Bali in its more traditional form. The beach is predominantly frequented by surfers for the great waves as the beach is mainly rock but at high tide offers swimming opportunities. Balangan is situated approximately 45 minutes South of Kuta. |
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Bias Tugel Beach (Padang Bai)Bias Tungel is more commonly known as Padang Bai a beautiful white sand beach mostly frequented by surfers and the occasional snorkler. A small stretch of white sand beach with crystal clear waters is separated on both sides from the nearby beaches by rock and cliff making it a secluded paradise. Lining the beach there are a number of traditional style small bamboo or wooden huts with thatched roofs selling basic drinks and food.
To get to Bias Tugel travel 1 hour and 30 minutes from Kuta just past the Padang Bai Port. |
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Bingin BeachBingin is a photographers paradise mostly only known by surfers though well worth visiting for those who love the waves and those who do not. The beach has several local warungs selling cold drinks and traditional Indonesian foods which is lovely to enjoy in this location. The beach offers great waves for surfers on the reef however there is still room for swimmers to enjoy the tropical waters before the reef starts. There are also many great cheap accommodation areas right near this beautiful location.
Bingin Beach is located approximately 45 minutes from Kuta near Dreamland and Balangan. |
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Dream Beach Nusa LembonganWhen you feel like a short getaway from Bali why not check out the nearby Nusa Lembongan Island. With many beautiful beaches Dream Beach is one of many that offer great swimming, snorkeling, and surfing options on the Island.
Enjoy the more relaxed pace of Nusa Lembongan with no cars only motorbikes and much less populated than the busy tourist areas of Bali. To get to Nusa Lembongan go to Serangan Harbour where you can get a boat to the Island (speed boat 30 minutes). Then ask a local to take you to Dream Beach or one of the many beautiful options on the island. |
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Dreamland BeachDreamland Beach while beautiful still is a beach many would say has had its beauty diminished by the amount of development over the last few years. Once lined with surf shacks and small traditional warungs now large hotels dominate the area.
It is still a beautiful location none the less though change has occurred the white sands and blue waters are inviting for swimming or surfing. Dreamland is about 30 minutes drive from Kuta near Pecatu. |
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Geger BeachGeger Beach is a beautiful white sand beach known for its calm waters ideal for swimming. Like many beaches in Bali the beach was once quiet and home to seaweed farmers however now 2 large hotels the Mulia & Regis are present along the beach.
Still a beautiful place to enjoy and with cafes and spa you may relax and take in the beautiful views if this is your preferred way to enjoy. To get to Geger Beach got to Nusa Dua past the golf course to the Regis where you will find the car park close by. About 30 minutes from Kuta. |
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Jimbaran BeachJimbaran beach is known to many for its famous seafood restaurants that line the beachfront. The seafood is always fresh and this becomes a magical place for a seafood dinner dining on the sands of Jimbabran beach particularly as the sun goes down and the lights looking back over Kuta, Seminyak and Legian appear. The beach also offers good opportunity for swimming and relaxing in Bali's tropical climate where in the daytime you can occupy a lounge chair on the beach and enjoy the day.
Jimbaran is located approximately 25 minutes South East from Kuta. |
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Kuta BeachKuta beach is known to many all around the world and is the busiest beach in Bali. With restaurants and shops lining the street back from Kuta beach you have close proximity to numerous hotels also. The beach offers great swimming opportunities as well as great surf with a sand break meaning it is good for beginners to advanced surfers. There are drink sellers on the beach as well as numerous sellers selling all sorts of wares.
Kuta beach is of course right in Kuta and anyone holidaying in Bali is sure to visit here. |
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Legian BeachLegian Beach is just up from Kuta Beach actually on the same stretch of sand and simply named so as Legian beach for the location. Here you also have a range of shops and restaurants lining the street up from the beach and a small number of restaurants or bars on the sand of the beach.The beach is a little quieter than Kuta however you will still find many people selling cold drinks and assorted wares on the beach and again it is great for both swimming and surfing with the sand break.
Legian beach is just a 10 - 15 minute walk from central Kuta beach. |
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Lovina BeachLovina Beach is a black sand beach almost directly North of kuta at the top point of the island. The remote location of the beach by no means mean that this is not a tourist location with the tourism becoming more developed in this region over the years with people seeking a quieter option to Kuta. The beach is known as being one of the best places to see dolphins in the wild in Bali and things in this area come at a lot cheaper price tag than the central tourist area. This is a great place to relax therefore and take a break from the crowds yet still find your creature comforts. Lovina is located approximately 3 1/5 - 4 hours North of Kuta and a beautiful drive to get there.
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Nyang Nyang BeachNyang Nyang Beach is known for its white sandy beach and its perfect waves for surfing. It is located at the western part of Bukit Peninsula, facing the vast Indian Ocean. This deserted surfing beach offers the complete privacy for visitors being one of the still untouched beaches in Bali. The reason for the privacy is the remote location first to reach the beach you will walk past grazing cows then down a very long staircase and take care when venturing down as the steps are moss covered. Located about 40 minutes from Kuta near the Puri Bali Villas.
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Padang-Padang BeachPadang Padang Beach is located at Jalan Labuhan Sait, Pecatu village, not far from the famous Uluwatu temple. The entrance to the beach to pass through a kind of limestone cave inlet down provides its own nuance. The beach is around 100 meters in length with beautiful white sand and clear blue waters in close to shore before delivering one of the best surfing waves in Bali out further. Since Julia Roberts came for the film Eat Pray Love, the name of Padang-Padang Beach has become more and more popular yet still quiet due to the location. Located about 40 minutes from Kuta.
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Padang Bai Beach (Bias Tugel)Padang Bai is also known as Bias Tugel a beautiful white sand beach mostly frequented by surfers and the occasional snorkler. A small stretch of white sand beach with crystal clear waters is separated on both sides from the nearby beaches by rock and cliff making it a secluded paradise.
Lining the beach there are a number of traditional style small bamboo or wooden huts with thatched roofs selling basic drinks and food. To get to Bias Tugel travel 1 hour and 30 minutes from Kuta just past the Padang Bai Port. |
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Pandawa BeachAlso sometimes known as secret beach this beach used to be difficult to access before a road was built cut into the limestone cliff opening the area up or tourism. Driving through the road carved into the limestone hills you will view carved artistically statues of Pandawa characters from Mahabaratha story are placed, such as Yudhistira / Dharmawangsa, Bima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadewa. Therefore, this beach is called Pandawa Beach. The beach has beautiful white sand beach flanked by the high cliff face. The waters brilliant blue offer a great location for swimming and relaxing as well as a surf break often frequented by experienced surfers.
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Sanur BeachSanur is often refereed to by the locals as sleepy Sanur though this comparison is made to Kuta, Legian and Seminyak so you can still expect lots to do in this area. Sanur beach is a long strip of coastline running through Sanur where you will find an abundance of restaurants ranging from cheap local warungs and high class dining and various market stalls along the beach. The beach offers great swimming particularly for children with calm waters and a selection of watersports also.
Sanur is located approximately 20 minutes North East of Kuta. |
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Seminyak BeachSeminyak Beach is again just up from Kuta and Legian beaches in the same strip of beachfront known as Seminyak Beach due to the location. This area of beach signifies a different area from Kuta and Legian though with the venues increasing in their air of luxury as you enter into Central Seminyak. Seminyak beach also has great areas for both swimming and surfing and although less still many sellers of Balinese wares. The beachfront is predominantly full of a range of mid to high class venues though.
Seminyak beach is located approximately 2 5 - 30 minutes walk from Kuta. |
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Suluban Beach / Blue PointSome people use the name Suluban Beach while others Blue Point however both are the same beach. To get to this beach you must descend a large number of stairs past several cafes that have a clifftop view out over the beach area. Walking onto the beach through the cliff on both sides you reach the white sands at the largest clear bay area of the beach where several tourists always gether. The beach is very popular with surfers also with a great break out on the reef. From Kuta it takes around 45 minutes to reach this beach.
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Tanjung BenoaTanjung Benoa has long white sections of coastline and calm waters ideal for swimming with young children however it is most popular for the reason of watersports! At Tanjung Benoa you will find jet skis, banana boats, wind surfing, kite surfing, water skiing, wake boarding, fly fish, parasailing and more! This is the location to go for a fun day out and enjoy a day of sun, sand and surf! Located just 30 minutes from Kuta.
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Ungasan BeachUngasan beach is the location of numerous high class resorts such as Ayana and Karma Kandara resorts and also home to great beach clubs like Nammos and Finn's. The beach is a beautiful pristine white sand beach surrounded by the cliff on either side of the long stretch of white sand. It will take about 30 minutes from Kuta to arrive at Ungasan Beach.
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