Ask The Locals For The Best and Secret  Beach in Bali.

Author, Ekarini

For more info about Bali: Bali Travel Info

Almost all tourists who taking vacation in Bali, will certainly visit the beach, especially the beaches that have white sand with spectacular sunset view. The island of Bali has many white sand beaches and black sand beaches, and each beach has its own uniqueness and beauty. The location of beaches in Bali spread almost in all parts of the island of Bali.

If you go to the popular areas of Kuta, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Canggu, Nusa Dua, Sanur and Ubud where normally most travelers go.  This southern part of the island is very crowded.  To enjoy the beauty of Bali, you should go beyond, and you should ask the locals where the locals normally hang out.  Normally, you will go to small roads and quiet where you find peace.

Here are some beaches you don’t want to  miss:

The Geger in Nusa Dua Beach

One of the cleanest beaches on the island of Bali.  At Nusa Dua Beach there are 2 beaches: Geger beach and Mengiat beach, these two beaches are famous places for swimming and safe for children to play, because the small waves, and this beach is family friendly.  In addition to the beach, in Nusa Dua Bali there are also tourist attractions favored by young people, called Water Blow Bali. 

“Water Blow in Nusa Dua lets you witness the awesome power of nature as large waves from the Indian Ocean constantly crash against the jagged limestone edges on the peninsula’s southeastern cliff. You can easily reach this purpose-built lookout along paved footpaths on the southern half of the ‘twin islands’. Here you’ll find 240 degrees of dramatic seascape, with the irregular splashes and sprays simply adding to the fun of it.”

Pandawa Beach

The locals referred as “Pantai Pandawa” located on Bali’s southern Bukit Peninsula at village Kutuh, and eight kilometers south from the main hub of the BTDC complex in Nusa Dua.
This virgin beach,  hidden behind large carved limestone cliffs that reveal wide views to the Indian Ocean. There are six white stone statues draped in colorful Balinese fabric, called Dewi Kunti, the mother figure from the epic, and the five heroes: Dharmawangsa (also known as Yudhistira), Bima, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadewa.

This is one of my favorite beaches in Bali.

Karma Kandara Beach

For those of you who don’t want many visitors, then you should choose Karma Kandara beach.  Karma Kandara beach is very close  to Pandawa beach, both are located at  Ungasan Bukit.

The difference is Karma Kandara beach you need to pay a ticket in RP 250,000 / person, this makes Karma Kandara beach very quiet and visitors have more privacy.

Tanah Lot Beach/Temple

Tanah Lot Temple is one of Bali’s most important destinations, famous for its unique offshore setting and sunset backdrops. An ancient Hindu shrine was built on top of an outcrop amidst constantly crashing waves. The onshore site is dotted with smaller shrines alongside visitors’ leisure facilities that comprise restaurants, shops and a cultural park presenting regular dance performances. The temple is located in the Beraban village of the Tabanan Regency, an approximate 20km northwest of Kuta. 

Green Bowl Beach

One of Bali’s most secluded beaches in Bali, and the beach is located approximately 75 meters down 300-400 of steps under a verdant cliff in the village of Ungasan with beautiful white sand. 

Also among the inimitable features at Green Bowl Beach are two large limestone caves that enclose small rock shrines, and which also provide shade and shelter for beach goers and surfers paddling in from their fun time out on the waves.
The best time to visit is during low tide. 

How to get there?

Branching south off Jalan Dharmawangsa in Nusa Dua and onto Jalan Pura Dalem Batu Pageh leads you straight to the derelict Bali Cliff Resort. The temple is to the left of the resort’s entrance, with a parking lot at the temple’s foyer that is watched over by a local elder who serves as a ticket man (an IDR 5,000 entrance fee applies). Parking is a breeze, with ample space available in front of the temple. Nearby are four small warungs selling snacks, cold drinks and fresh young coconuts (IDR 15,000)

You will see the Hindhu cave temple habit by thousands of bats and many monkeys along way to the beach.

Pemuteran Beach

A quiet beach centre for diving on Bali’s north-west coast, so most visitors spend their days exploring the ocean, rather than on the peaceful coral and white sand beach.   It is about 4 and half hours drive from the airport.  It is worth to visit this area, in addition to the beach, you can explore Pemuteran temple with sacred spring water, Pulaki temple, and Pemasaran temple all located near the ocean with spectacular views of the ocean.  Don’t forget to visit the Menjangan island and Bali West National Park. 

 Sanur Beach

Sanur beach is the former fishing village maintains most of its charm and continues to attract repeat visitors who love laid back atmosphere.

Among Bali’s first hotels and beachfront retreats, you will find a mix of restaurants, shops, bars, also traditional and modern entertainment venues share at the Sanur Beach coastline. Sanur Beach still maintains its wealth in arts and culture, making it an ideal destination to enjoy the best of both eras, classic and contemporary.  Because the beach located on the eastern side of the island, you will enjoy the beauty of a sunrise.

Tegal Wangi Beach

The Tegal Wangi beach is one of the hidden beaches on the Bali island.   The location is  on the western rim of the southern Bukit Peninsula.  From the Ayana resort and spa in Jimbaran,  you see entrance gate hotel turn right.  So, follow the road until you find the beach and the Tegal Wangi temple.   If you need a direction, just ask the locals.  It's  very common in Bali to ask the locals for directions.

The Big waves and  spectacular sunset  will greet  you here.   When you look towards the west coast, you will see Ayana rock bar (the famous place in Jimbaran to see the sunset) and at the end of the shoreline you will see the Balangan beach from long distance.

The unique place on this beach is you will find a natural Tegal Wangi Beach, Jacuzzi, formed by the waves and create a small pool that you can use to soak while watching the sunset.

Happy Travels!