Top 10 Most Beautiful Beaches in Bali
With its Indian Ocean coastline stretching across multiple regions, Bali offers an incredible variety of beaches — from golden surf breaks to hidden white-sand coves and dramatic black-sand shores.
1. Nusa Dua Beach
Bali’s premier resort beach, Nusa Dua is known for calm, crystal-clear turquoise water and immaculately maintained white sand. Ideal for swimming, snorkelling, and water sports.
2. Seminyak Beach
One of Bali’s most fashionable beaches, Seminyak offers legendary sunsets and a seamless blend of luxury beach clubs, surf, and laid-back sophistication.
3. Padang Padang Beach
A compact, picturesque beach accessed through a cave-like rock opening. Famous for world-class surfing and featured in ‘Eat, Pray, Love’. The clear water and dramatic cliffs make it stunning.
4. Kelingking Beach – Nusa Penida
The T-Rex-shaped cliff viewpoint over Kelingking Beach is among the most photographed scenes in all of Indonesia. The beach below (accessible via a steep trail) is pristine and almost untouched.
5. Balangan Beach
A hidden beach below limestone cliffs in the Bukit area, Balangan is beloved by surfers and beach lovers alike. The long stretch of white sand and consistent surf make it special.
6. Amed Beach (Black Sand)
The distinctive black volcanic sand beaches of Amed on Bali’s northeast coast create a striking visual. World-class snorkelling over coral reefs and the famous USAT Liberty shipwreck nearby.
7. Medewi Beach
Bali’s best long-board surf wave, Medewi is a peaceful village beach on the west coast away from the tourist crowds. The grey pebble beach and community atmosphere make it charming.
8. Bingin Beach
Accessed via steep steps down through cliffside warung restaurants, Bingin is a small, perfectly formed beach with crystal-clear water and a bohemian surfer vibe.
9. Sanur Beach
Bali’s calmest and most family-friendly beach, Sanur faces east for beautiful sunrise views. The sheltered lagoon ensures flat water perfect for children and paddleboard enthusiasts.
10. Dreamland Beach
A wide, sweeping crescent of white sand on the Bukit peninsula, Dreamland offers excellent surf, affordable warung food, and a more relaxed vibe than the main tourist areas.





