Penimbangan Beach is one of the most favourite beaches in North Bali and mostly visited by locals. It has a beautiful view of sunset. Most people come for sightseeing, hanging out or jogging.

There are a lot of food stalls along the beach with affordable price. More buildings were recently built up, but the rice field is remaining at the street side. You need to pay a small entrance fee to enter the beach. You can swim or rent a canoe in this beach, Penimbangan is relatively safe and has no current.

 

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Kerobokan Beach in Singaraja is located in Sawan Village (not to confuse with Kerobokan in South Kuta), it is a quiet beach, good for watching both sunset and sunrise. Local food stalls selling local food and beverages, such as meatballs, fish, coconut, etc. Most people come for sightseeing, not much for swimming and surfing. Local fishers park their traditional colourful boats in this beach which makes it a nice view. There are several trees by the beach which can be a nice place for shade when you are visiting during the day. Read more...

Batu Sungu Beach has a quiet, peaceful and serene vibe to it, with a breathtaking view of sunrise and sunset. It is located just a few minutes from Singaraja city centre. Locals do religious ritual here sometimes, especially during a full moon. You need to pay a small donation to enter the beach. People come for sightseeing and fishing here, not much for swimming or surfing. Can be dirty during the rainy season. Read more...

Pemuteran Beach has the rustic feel of a place; it has marvellous volcanic sand and stunning view of hills nearby. A few front beach hotels are serving good food and drinks, and there are lots of opportunities for snorkelling, diving and more. Although it’s not a long beach, if you’re happy to climb over some rocks, it’s long enough for a leisurely 1 to 1.5-hour walk and the same back. The beach is quiet, but unfortunately, it can be very dirty during the rainy season. Read more...

Lovina beach is a thin line of black sand, which can be accessed by small roads and alleys or from beachfront hotels. As Lovina is in a sheltered cove, it is very safe for swimming, and there are rarely any waves or currents. In some areas, snorkelling and diving can be done right off the beach. One of Lovina’s major attractions is dolphins and boats run regularly from the beach on dolphin sighting trips, which are best done at sunrise or sunset. The many local jukung (outrigger canoes) at Lovina add to its scenic beauty. The busier nature of the area also means, however, that the beach can be quite dirty at times. Read more...

Bias Tugel also known as White Sand Beach near Candidasa and Padangbai. The approach to the beach goes through private property and local neighbourhood. Locals charge a toll of IDR10,000 per person. There are a few restaurants/bars at the beach which are not over-priced, and they provide lounges and umbrellas. There are a few people selling trinkets and offering massages but not as hard as in Kuta. The water is crystal clear with a small surf, and while the sand is not entirely white, it is certainly clean, and well looked after. There are several fishing boats at the start of the beach, which we can hire to go out visiting nearby snorkelling and dive spots. Read more...

Green Bowl Beach is another secluded beach in Ungasan area – South Bali. You need to walk down hundreds of stairs from the parking area to get into the beach. Don’t leave any valuable things on your scooter as there are many wild monkeys wander around the parking lot. There are also several warungs and temple near the parking area. The beach is very beautiful with green seaweed brightens the black rocks below just below the surf line, and the waves create small pools in the rock which house armies of fish and starfish. A few caves can be used as a shelter from the unforgiving Bali sun. Read more...

Jemeluk Beach is located in Amed – East Bali. It is actually a bay area for snorkelling and sunbathing. Warm waters, clear visibility and an abundance of aquatic life (including turtles, the occasional barracuda and shoals of colourful fish) make this a perfect beach. Eastside is a bit rocky for small children; the western part is better. A lot of bars and restaurant nearby to get refreshments. Further up to the hillside, there is Jemeluk viewpoint where locals and tourists gather every sunset to enjoy the view. While below there are many fishermen park their colourful traditional boats by the shore. Read more...

Suluban Beach is also known as Blue Point Beach among surfers. You will need to walk down a few hundred of stairs before reaching the beach which situated a bit hidden behind a cave. There are two options that you can use to get into the beach, through the parking area of Blue Point villa or from the Suluban street. There are several eating places throughout the walk down to the beach from where you can admire the view. This is not a beach for swimming unless you’re a surfer, because the tide is very high and there are many sharp rocks on the beach. Read more...

Gunung Payung Beach is a secluded beach with a few hundred steps and rocky road situated at the east side of Pandawa beach. The view is just breathtaking. Crystal clear water, there’s a small cave that we can use as the place to rest or have some shades during hot sunny days. It shares the same features like nearby beaches like Pandawa and Melasti, a beach with a cliff. A good place to enjoy the sunset. You can also enjoy s few sunbeds and cool drinks at the beach bar by the cave. It is not recommended to swim and surf in this beach, as there are many sharp reefs nearby the beach. A paragliding activity can be hired at the entrance of the beach. There are numbers of warungs, toilets and very large parking spots in Gunung Payung beach. Read more...