My days in Bali consist of finding beautiful and stunning beaches that are stretching out from west coast to the east cost, and not to forget southern area. As I live in Jimbaran, some surfer beaches are even located only 10 minutes by a speedy bike from my house :p
Here are my Top 5 Favorite Beaches I frequented quite often as my day dream spots :
1. Padang Padang
Having enough of visiting Dreamland that is now changed into New Kuta Beach (I’ll tell you more about this on my next post) and became so touristy (thanks to local tourists and the new investor of a so called ‘the largest and most comprehensive leisure spot in Bali’), Benny & me spotted this white sand beach with crystal clear water, not so big wave, tranquil, from the bridge of Labuan Sait. Our favorite activity here is eating Rujak Mangga (Manggo Fruit Salad with sweet palm sugar sauce) and watching fishermen drop fresh barracudas to the warung owners to make a mouth watering grilled fish!! and off course, the big rock is perfect as a hiding place for a nap in the afternoon while having your skin tanned..
More bungalows and private villas are built in the surrounding area, my only concern is that Padang Padang will soon turn to be the next Dreamland Beach or even worse : Kuta Beach! The promotion of this beach where RIP CURL CUP is usually held is done from mouth to ear, and that’s how I see more local tourists from Jakarta or Surabaya come to this place specially during holiday season. . 🙁
2. Bingin
First time I came here was to watch OAKLEY ProSurf competition, it’s definitely one of Bali best surfing destination as the wave form a pristine tube. I was watching one of my favorite Indonesia Top surfer, Rizal Tanjung on this competition back then. You can also see they are building new bungalows on the cliff, but at least they still have local warung style with funky wooden signage of ‘cyber cafe’ or ‘ding repair’ and the accommodation there are built in a more tropical style than a modern one. You can bring your snorkeling gear as the waves break on a reef about fifty to one hundred meters from the shoreline. Just be prepared to hike down the narrow dirt path and on high tide, be careful with the unseen reef on the shore.
3. Impossible
Dreamland – Bingin – Impossible – Padang Padang that’s how the southern coast of Bukit area form these 4 beautiful beaches. Access from C151 Villa driveway. Bart and I are always keen for a new adventure finding new spots in Bali, including hidden & beautiful beaches where we can just relax, favorite sarong & ice cold beer, take a nana nap, and do his hobby in photography. Once spotted the wooden sign board, I found the hardest small road to get to the beach down hill!! A bit scary, but when I got there, it’s so worth it!! And leave me a big question afterward, OMG, how do I climb that hill road again to get back to my motor bike…..! It’s an impossible beach trip ever..
Impossible Beach is actually a surf camp, so there was literally only me & Bart on the beach ! and several surfers paddling on the background.
4. Seminyak Beach
There is nothing special about this too touristy beach located across several Bali’s most happening night clubs and bars such as : Double Six (some people called this beach as a 66 Beach), Deja Vu, Bacio, and Outrigger O-CE-N resort and I’m not recommending this place to be your heaven escape, but simply I go to Double Six/Seminyak Beach to go jogging,given the flat landscape beach situation.
Start from the beach volley ball spot across Deja Vu Bar, passing by AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping-if you’re lucky you can watch people screaming doing that silly adrenaline pumping activity that could kill me in just one second-, Sofitel and Anantara Resort, Oberoi and The Legian, and …KU DE TA!! (make sure you’re wearing your best and trendy jogging outfit when passing by this ‘to be seen place on sunset’, girls! ), and if you can still catch your breath, continue until La Lucciola Restaurant, this is where you better stop and back, otherwise you will need to take a taxi to get back to your motorbike or car parked at Double Six parking lot!
5. Far Far away Beach 😉
Will not tell much about the location of this recently become a favorite place of mine to have a fresh grilled fish in a local warung, surrounded by coconut trees that could suddenly become a no. 1 crusher of your car if you dare park between the trees I chose to park my car/bike in the special area next to each warung).
The white sandy beach and pristine blue water, a non touristy one, is totally heaven to me! And it’s simply because I’m desperate to have the beach for myself., and I mean it :p I just don’t want the Dreamland tragedy happens to this place.
But if you come to Bali next time, and I’m in the mood to be your local guide, I’ll be happy to show you this postcard landscape, deserted, tranquil haven…
(update 10/02/13 : The waiting is over, I’m happy to reveal the Far far away beach location, enjoy the post and thank you so very much for the overflowing support! Here you go : http://www.risanto.com/beeamazing/virgin-beach-the-far-far-away-beach-revealed/ )
Related posts :
– A ME time at Geger Beach, Nusa Dua
– Reasons why I dislike Dreamland Beach in Bali
– Impossible Beach Ever
– 5 Tips to enjoy Bali not as a tourist
Those are some stunning photos. Great article for anyone visiting Bali and wanting to get away from the major tourist spots. Good idea too not to be too ‘generous’ with the location of White Sand Beach! 🙂
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Looks like some great spots to visit! Thanks.
Hi Bee,
Agree with you totally about Padang Padang and White Sand Beach – beautiful little hotspots – last time at White Sand Beach there were 4 people on the whole of it’s beautiful length and one of those was a fisherman – stunning.
I’m flying to Bali again in 2 days so will be relaxing on these beauties soon – can’t wait.
Hi
I have been reading your posts and for new time travellers to bali wanting a non touristy experience it makes for some good information.
Actually we just got back from Bali a few weeks ago and stayed in the touristy areas but heading back at Christmas and looking to get off the beaten track. Any suggestions would be great.
Thanks
Chrissy
@Keith @Mike @Lee @Chrissy : Thanks so much for your comments, come back to Bali then!!
Blue water beach in bali…. ??? does it exist? Who do I have to arrange a trip with to see this please?
So Bee, can we arrange a tour as we are there in December, as I would love to find that special beach you were talking about. I am just booking accommodation, so if you have any suggestions please let me know.
Cheers
Chrissy
Hi Chrissy,you can actually go to these beaches mentioned on my post anytime you want, you don’t need a special tour to enjoy these places.
Just get a good map of Bali when you got here (the PERIPLUS edition is the best, it’s a good book store you can find anywhere in Bali, even inside the airport), rent a car or a bike! If you lost, Balinese people who mostly speaks english will be happy to show you direction.
On the other hand, I’m always happy making new friends, show my Bali to people, specially my blog readers!
This can be arranged, I’m happy if you just reimbursed my car petrol & pay my lunch, and we’ll all be happy lying on the beach getting a good tanned skin!! YAY!!
Love,
Bee
hello..i’m going to Bali next week and I don’t know notinhg of Bali…Can you tell me pleaseeeeee how to get to this wondefull white sand beach?? I make it a secret place!!!!andreianunesrodrigues@gmail.com
Hi Andreia, you should read all my blog posts then to get ideas and tips about Bali :p
I will send you email about the location of the beach you mentioned. Thanks for stopping by at my blog!
going to bali tomorrow! FOR HONEYMOON….we would like peace n quiet..can you help us! thanks
@pistagnesi : Hi! Thanks for your visit to my blog, just email me which beach you wanna go to. But basically you can find all beaches featured here by asking direction to any local people you meet here. Bring also good map.
Bali has good destination direction in all areas…
Enjoy your honeymoon!
BEE
Hi Bee,
Thanks very much for your great info! My partner and i are passing through Bali next year on our way to Lombok and would love to stay a few days either beginnign or end of our trip, but we want to make sure we will end up on a non touristy quiet little piece of paradise, we’re not sure how to go about finding that other than just leaving it to lady luck. Are you able to let me know the white sandy beach spot you mean if we do not tell anyone but just stay there for a few days?
Cheers,
Jen
Hi Jen, I somehow couldn’t open your blog as mentioned, hmm..probably my browser or internet connection problem.
Only for my beloved readers like you, with positive comment, who can appreciate my small effort in keeping some paradise spots in Bali non touristy, I would lovvve to tell you where the white sandy beach as on photo is. Will send you separate email too, glad that you left a contact detail.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog! Cheers from Bali 🙂
Hi Bee,
Thanks for the info on the lovely beaches of Bali. I too am visiting Bali soon, and would like to take my wife to the white sands beach…any chance of sharing the location with us?
Best regards
Mark
Hello Mark! Thanks so much for your comment, I have just sent you an email earlier, hope you got it now.
Cheers!
I love padang – padang. Been go there twice and love so much
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Hi Kirstin! Thanks for stopping by! You’re in Bali,ya? Yes, Padang Padang is one of my fav beach in Bali, and it became much more popular now than before, so you’ll crowds specially on the weekend now…Cheers!
Those are some marvellous pictures. Great stuff.
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Hi Joseph! Thanks! I’m reading your ‘fascinating’ blog right now…:)
Hi Bee,
I’ve been to Bali 2 times already and coming back in less than a month with my boyfriend (first time for him), I know all the beaches you’ve been talking about (love Padang-Padang & Impossible) but could pleaaaaaaaaaaaase 😉 let me know what is the paradise you’ve found out? Last pictures are amazing (almost as beautiful as the Malukku beaches where I’ve been living!)
Thx!
Muriel
@muriel hahaha I got tons of emails asking this beach…oh well, I can’t reveal it here, off course! Just email me ya, it’s on the About us section. Thanks for stopping by, Muriel!
Hi… I love the pictures, I’m sure you know what i’m going to ask 🙂 i’m going to Bali for a week with my partner in june and well i want it to be amazing. could you please tell me the name of the beach and if you could suggest somewhere to stay… we are only there for one week soo any suggestions would be great. thank you soo much, Izzy
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#All, Hi…when I took these picture I did’nt realize that people will like it so much and soon everybody is asking where the location is..
Hi Bee,
Im flying to Bali the day after tomorrow. It’s my first to see Bali and Im on my own. I would love to take a nap at the tranquil white sand beach! I’m also confused about those various kinds of Spa in Bali. Any suggestion on spa choices would be so appreciated! Thanks!!!
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Hi Bee
what an awesome blog – thanks so much for all the cool info! my boyfriend and I are coming to bali in may, for 7 days and then 3 days on gili islands… been doing lots of research but my mind is boggling with how much there is to do, and how many beaches there are. we’re heading up north to dive palau menjangan, but also wanna find a perfect white beach where we can relax away from crowds…pls can u tell me where the white beach is? promise to keep it a secrect 🙂 thanks!
hi…salam kenal
aq sering ke bali..hanya saja seringnya di Nusa dua..aq tertarik dengan secret beach yang kamu bilang..kbetulan saudara suamiku ingin datang ke bali bersama kami…Boleh ngga Bee share diman white secret beach itu..terima kasih
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@hi Bee kok namanya pake itu??? waduh maaf, kalo saya jawab satu persatu + email yg masuk, namanya bukan secret beach lagi kok….ng susah amat kok nemunya, tinggal tanya2 aja…good luck finding more secret beaches in Bali, thanks for stopping by on my blog…:)
Hi Bee!
Great blog nice to read about the unknown Bali too!
I too love a beautiful unspoiled beach, we have many great beaches in australia and there is nothing better than finding a nice beach to go and accommodation nearby.
my partner and i like the idea of snorkeling or swimming, finding a nice quiet tranquil spot and make a day of it.
fresh fish at the warung is operfect!
i have 5 days in november before i head up to tegal sari in ubud
any suggestions on where to swim and stay like the locals….?? looking foward to revisiting Bali.
terema kasi
fred
Hi Fred! Thanks for stopping by at my blog. Hmm…5 days to explore south of Bali ya? Or you wanna go east?
Swimable beach is for sure : Padang Padang Beach at Labuan Sait, Ungasan, Uluwatu (try not to go there on Saturday & Sunday afternoon). Around this beaches there are several good surfer accommodation, I noticed one just in front of Padang Padang entrance, next to the parking lot. RENT a motorbike (wear helmet & t-shirt pls!), find YEYE’S WARUNG about 200 m after Padang Padang beach, if you’re lost : ask the local.Easy.
Have an amazing sunset coldest beer at Jimbaran Bay (eat at the local ‘warung’ and try their Rujak Rumput Laut/Seaweed Salad.
Take a beauty 15 min afternoon nap at Geger Beach after swimming (and another Bintang beer moment), read my blog post here http://www.risanto.com/beeamazing/a-me-time-at-geger-beach-nusa-dua/comment-page-1/#comment-3064 (I gave a special spot to have a ME time there)
I bet you can’t wait to come to Bali, ya! Cheers!
BEE
Hi! My boyfriend and I are going to Bali in 3 days! I am reading as much as I can about cool places to visit there. Your blog has been hugely important to learn about the beaches to visit! this is an awesome blog! but… what is that blue water beach there… I was so sad to see there was no name for it!
We are going to ubud, then to hike Gunung Batur and fish in Candidasa and then somewhere in the south maybe Padang Padang or Bingin (since you mentioned as your top choices). We won’t rent a car so hopefully it is ok to get taxis in every stop??? so excited about my visit to Bali! Thanks for all the info!
hi bee,
I am so glad I came across your blog. Will be over in bali for our annual trip but the first time staying at the bingin area (for two days). we manage to secure a villa at alamanda.
I’m ben trying to find out what beach is available in that area and hope you can help me.
Also, I would like to knw if you can tell me how to get to the secret white sand beach??
Other information like retaurant and so would really help too ….. kinda depressed that I am only styaing in bingin for 2 days, then to kuta for the rest of the holiday.
Hope to hear from you soon.
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Hey there, I truly enjoyed reading your post. I found your site from Yahoo. Will bookmark to return later. Thanks!
Hi Bee,,
First of all i want you to know that I agreed with you that Dreamland is no
longer hidden or secret beach anymore altough I miss those time when there was no
golf course and anything right behind that beach. I wish I could turn back time.
And you know what… Your list is similar with mine too,, seminyak beach is one of my fav, I like the ambience all people gather in one place to see how beautiful when sunset comes, people playing footbal, jogging and other doin
there time to get tan..
Last time I visited Bali was a year ago, I stayed in Bingin place called “Suara Ombak” run by Bob from California. The place is very nice and the price was reasonable. The place is in the top of Bingin, so you can see Bingin so beautifully.
I think you should go to Balangan beach, Two years ago I stayed in Flowerbud Bungalow, and it was nice.. The beach is quiete from tourist..
I’m planning to have another trip to Bali this year end holiday before Christmast, I heard about white sand beach, virgin beach, on east Bali Candidasa… Is that true Bee???
Hi Aditya, thanks for your comment! I did write about Balangan Beach actually, here you go http://su.pr/2m6y9y
I’m speechless about Dreamland aka New Kuta Beach…
hello,
great information about the beaches in Bali. I realy love how you discripe the beaches there and this is what I want becuase I am going to Bali next january 2011. it will be my first time there and I know I am going to injoy it. please if you have any advises for me or any body else tell me or right it in your blog. by the way nice blog 😉
I like it
thanks
Hi Gaby,
I’m really enjoying looking through all your posts! So much great information for my wife and I who are traveling to Bali this December. We’re super excited and will definitely use all the advice you’ve given!
Take care,
Tim
Hi Bee
Have come across this blog thing..i’m still in the dark ages, only just got my head around emails BUT thankfully found your wonderful insights!!! And yes cant wait to take my parents to your white sandy paradise..will be their 1st trip from their own back yard and sadly they’re in their 60’s so would love to share this beautiful corner of the world with them and show them a piece of paradise away from the western culture and all that they have ever known!!!!!! So would truly appreciate an email as to where we are heading…hubby and I have been a couple of times luuuvvv padang padang but cant wait to enjoy the simplicity of hopefully a very quiet beach and fresh fish from the warung.!!!! Cheers Trenna
Hi
Nice to see someone has the same hobby is i do !
We life in Jakarta and jump 5-6 to Bali and we travel like you, just to find the places that are
beautiful & with no tourist around, I have been to all the beaches that are shown in your top 5
except for this 1 think, but that makes it fun. for the next time i’ll to try to find it!
thanks for the new challange
By Arnold
@Arnold I’m sure you will find it! It’s pretty popular now given the fact of its far far away location..Thanks for stopping by! Hey, what you’re doing in Jakarta? How can you survive the Daily Traffic Jams? Cheers! BEE
Dear Bee,
my german friends and I are visiting bali sometime in march and I am dying to know that secret beach of yours. I really wanna take them to that beach (because it looks uh-may-zing), that way they’ll see bali really is something. I don’t know if you’d be so kind to email me the location of the beach (because a secret is a secret) but the least I can do is I can make an offering to bring you something from germany when we get to bali 😛 🙂 I’d appreciate any answer 🙂 Thanks a bunch
have a good one
chris
Bee, I found your number 5!
Tapi baru di website hehe, akan gue kunjungi minggu depan, we shall see.
Oia apakah bee pernah ke pantai secret ketewel (namanya coba yaa :P)
saya quote “Pantai yang terletak di pinggir jalan by pass Tohpati-Kusamba, Desa Ketewel, Kabupaten Gianyar. Oleh peselancar Sanur, pantai ini kemudian diberi nama Sanur Secret Point ”
Tolong reviewnya bee kalo pernah kesana.
Makasi lo sebelumnya.
Bee…
You’re such a tease! ;o)
April will see me back in Bali for the 4th time. You do live in a spectacular part of the world. And yet I’ve never seen a beach with blue water in Bali. As much as I hate to ask you… I need to swim in this beach of yours. Do tell… I’m begging you.
Love, Peace and Laughter to you.
M
Bee… Nice blog and I’m desperado to find that white sand beach,,, I’ll be going to Bali in 2 weeks from now. Can u show me that beautiful white sand beach ? Thx bee…
i know the name of that “secret” beach =) yeah,its much more popular now.Its not that big but its a real beauty.Bee,you did an amazing job on this site.keep it up.cheers.
hi, we are going to Bali next month for the first time. Could you please send us how to get to these beautiful beaches from your photos? Thanks a lot!!!!! gabriela.brozova@seznam.cz
Heya, I’m Venessa and i’ll be heading to Bali for a really short getaway with my boyfriend this coming Sunday. 10.04.11
A lot has happened and it’s been awhile since i took a break from my concrete jungle ,suffocating life.
I am in love with Clear blue waters and white sands. Never fail to take my breath away.
We’ll be living in a villa near dreamland and will be more than happy to provide your transport fares, if you could take me to that certain beach. Otherwise i would have to, nusa lembongan island for the waters. 🙁
Otherwise, could you recommend a place for snokelling or Scuba diving with a good package? 🙂
Thanks alot , look forward to hearing from you soon!