Alright, alright, alright — it’s probably overwhelming to figure out an itinerary for your travels. Let us help you with a list of our recommendations. 

• Batu Bolong Beach: All levels
• Padma Beach: All levels, but best for beginners and intermediate
• Kuta Airport Reef: Intermediate/advanced
• Sanur (Baby Reef/Serangan): All levels

• Uluwatu: world-class reef break
• Padang-Padang: Best for experienced surfers
• Bingin & Balangan: Intermediate level 

• Medewi & Perkutatan: Long rides, great for cruising

• Gunung Payung Beach (Uluwatu)
• Nunggalan Beach (Uluwatu)
  
• Balangan Beach (Uluwatu)
  
• Suluban Beach (Uluwatu)
  
• Mengiat Beach (Nusa Dua)
  

• My Surf Bali: Beginner/Intermediate (Padma Beach/Legian)
• Satria Surf Coach: All levels (Canggu)
• Wet Surf Guides with Ryan: All levels (Canggu, Uluwatu, Kuta, Sanur) 
• Hanging Riders: For longboard lovers (Canggu, Kuta, Sanur) 

• Take part in an initiative for Sea Turtle Conservations. Learn more
• Freediving at Amed with Apnea Diving, a female-founded freediving school. Learn more
• Scuba Diving at Nusa Penida with Purple Dive Penida, a female-founded scuba school. Learn more
• Snorkeling at Blue Lagoon. Learn more

⛰️ Hiking & Cycling 

• Mount Batur Sunrise Hike: Learn more
• Ubud Country Roads Cycling Tour: Learn more
• Off-Road ATV if that’s your thing: Learn more
  

🛕 Temples & Traditional Performances

• Uluwatu Temple Kecak Dance: Learn more
• Tirta Empul: Holy water temple for purification & spiritual healing
• Melukat Ceremony: Learn more 
• Tanah Lot: Bali’s iconic sea temple
• Ubud’s Monkey Forest: The sacred monkey forest sanctuary is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud. Learn more
• Besakih Great Temple: Bali’s Largest temple
• Spiritual Healing: Self-explanatory. Listen, you gotta do what you gotta do. Please be respectful of local customs – I hope this goes without saying. Learn more
  

🎨 Creative & Hands-on Experiences

• Krisna Silver Class (Canggu)
  
• Jewelry Making in Sidemen: Learn more
• Farm Tour & Cooking Class in Ubud: Learn more
  

🌾 Nature

• Tegalalang Rice Fields
• Jatiluwih Rice Fields
• Tegenungan Waterfall
• Tukad Cepung Waterfall

• Nusa Penida
  
• Nusa Lembongan
  
• Gili Islands

Shopping & Local Markets

🛒 Shops

• Barefoot Aristocracy: Incredible, high-end locally-made jewelry (Canggu)
• Sae Gold & Silver Jewelry: Rare pieces, locally-made jewelry (Seminyak/Kuta)
  
• Escalier: A mix of cool and edgy local & foreign designers (Seminyak)
• Karat: Casual eatery and store with cool local and foreign brands (Seminyak)
• Fuguku: Cool local brand, selling cute spikey bags and apparel (Canggu)
  
• Drifter: Surf and lifestyle shop (Seminyak/Uluwatu)
• Deus Ex Machina: Surf, bikes, & streetwear (Canggu)
• Kim Soo: Beautiful homeware & fashion (Seminyak)
  

🛍️ Markets & Thrift

• Bali Niki Natural Art Market Canggu (Canggu – Local crafts & souvenirs)
• HB Art Market: Local crafts & souvenirs (Canggu)
• Canggu Shortcut Market (Canggu – Trendy & vintage finds)
• Pasar Kodok: MASSIVE thrift market. Everything and anything (Tabanan)
• Umasari Kerobokan Market: Traditional Balinese crafts (Kerobokan/Seminyak)
• Lestari Thrift Shop & Market Bali: Massive thrift store and cafe (Kerobokan)
• Lonely Hearts Club: Consignment store and thrift (Pererenan)
• Now or Never Bali: Consignment store and thrift  (Berawa)
  

🫧 Spas 

• Spring Studio: Incredible facials (Mel’s fave tbh) & great massages (Canggu and Seminyak)
• Sundari Wellness: Best for traditional Balinese treatments (Seminyak)
• Ki Ashiatsu: Traditional or Shiatsu massage. If you choose Shiatsu, be warned as this is intense and the ladies get on your back to step on you if that’s your thing (Seminyak)
• Amo Spa: Massage, nail and hair salon (Canggu)
• Recovr: Sports Massage & Physiotherapy (Seminyak/Kerobokan)
• TAO Medicine Kerobokan: Acupuncture Clinic & Holistic Wellness (Seminyak/Kerobokan)
• Shoshan Holistic Spa: Massage & Holistic Wellness (Pererenan)

🧘‍♀️ Yoga & Pilates 

• Pilates Project (Pererenan)
• Revive + Pilates (Canggu & Umalas)
• The Practice Yoga (Canggu)
• The Path Yoga Center (Pererenan)

💪 Gyms 

• Soham Wellness Center: full facilities with cold plunge, sauna, steam room (Seminyak)
• Level Up Gym: small but convenient, no AC (Berawa)
• Nirvana Life Fitness and Wellness: scenic full facilities with ice baths, sauna (Berawa)
• Surya Gym: good spot with AC (Canggu)
• AT 06: newer facilities with AC (Canggu)
  
• Victory Fitness: classic spot with no AC (Pererenan)
  
• Wrong Gym: pricey, chic, state-of-the-art equipments if you need that influencer experience!! (Pererenan)
  

💊 Recovery

• The Dose Bali: Home service IV treatment. Learn more
• Saline Bali: IV and medical treatment to your doorstep. Learn more
  
• Hangover Bali: Self explanatory. Learn more
• Dripwellness Bali: Another one in case others are fully booked. Learn more

Restaurants, Bars, Cafés, Dancing

Legend

📍 Pererenan

• Bar Vera •🍷🍽️ • $$$ • Casual French wine bar
• Shelter •🍷🍽️ • $$$$ • Delicious mediterranean cuising 
• Woods • Pererenan •🍷🍽️ • $$ • Beautiful aesthetic & great brunch
• ST. ALI Bali • ☕🍽️ • $$ • Melbourne-style coffee
• Baked Pererenan • ☕🍽️ • $$ • Delicious brunch spot. You gotta try it for yourself.
• Bokashi Pererenan • 🍽️🍵 • $$$ • Stunning interior, delicious Japanese fusion & organic grocer
• Le Bajo Bali • 🍷🍽️ • $$$ • Delicious Indonesian-inspired fare, and shop with chic local brands

📍 Canggu

• Ding Ding Hotpot • 🍜🍽️ • $$ • Cozy, spicy, delicious hotpot
• Yumei Noodels • 🍜🍽️ • $ • Delicious, cozy szechuan style noodles
  
• Daisy’s • 🍷🪩 • $$ • Cozy natural wine bar that can get a lil freaky
• Skool Kitchen • 🍷🍽️🔥🌴 • $$S$ • Very chic + incredible grilled steak, seafood, veg.
• Yuki Canggu •🍷🍽️ 🍣🌴 • $$$ • Japanese izakaya vibes by the beach
• The Lawn •🍷🍽️ 🪩🌴• $$ • Great sunset spot and beach club
• Times Warung • ☕🍽️🌴 • $$ • Casual bites and great beach hang 
• Luigi’s •🍷🍽️ 🪩 • $$ • Pizza place turned rave/party session at nights, specifically Mondays and Thursdays
• La Brisa • 🪩🌴 • $$$ • Beach club meets bohemian paradise)
• Gigi Susu • ☕🍽️  • $$ • Yummy Brunch!
• Black Sand Brewery • 🍺🍽️ • $$ • Great beers and food
  
• Mexicola • 🍷🪩🍽️🌴 • $$ • Mexican food  and a fun, dancey vibe at night!
  

📍 Berawa

• Copenhagen • ☕🍽️ • $$ • Danish-inspired breakfast & lunch
• Baked • ☕🍽️ • $$ • We like the Pererenan location better because this one gets packed, but this is the OG. 
• Mosto •🍷🍽️ • $$$ • Casual wine bar & delicious bites
• Bokashi Berawa • 🍵🍽️ • $$ • Delicious Japanese fusion & organic grocer
• Ghost Kitchen & Record Bar • 🍷🍽️ • $$$ • Delicious modern bites 
• Club Soda • 🍷🍽️ • $$$ • Incredible cocktails, small bites

📍 Seminyak

• Kaum (at Potatohead) • 🍛 • $$$$ • Authentic, fancy Indonesian
• Dome (at Potatohead) • 🍷🍽️ • $$$ • Small bites and natural wine, good listening bar
• Klymax (at Potatohead) • 🔊🪩 • Techno/House club 
• Warung Eropa • 🍛 •  $$ • Local eatery — BEST Balinese Crispy Duck
• Biku • 🍛 •  $$ • Yummy Indonesian food!
  
• Fu House • 🍷🍽️ • $$$ • DELICIOUS thai fusion
• Coffee Cartel • ☕ • $$ • Very unassuming spot for coffee and brunch. We’re regulars here and this spot has a special place in our hearts <3
• FED by Made • 🍷🍽️ • $$ • Modern local fusion
• Karat • ☕🍷🍽️ • $$ • Casual eatery and store with cool local and foreign brands
• La Lucciola • ☕🍷🍽️ • $$$ • Underrated, delicious brunch and Italian with a private beach
• Swich By The Sea • ☕🍽️🌴• $ • Sandwich by the beach — fun, casual, nostalgic Bali vibes!
• La Favela • 🪩 • $ • You wanna get lit lit to some millennial music and have the crazy time? Go here. Be prepared to throw it the f back!

📍 Jimbaran

Jimbaran is THE spot if you want to try the best and freshest seafood in Bali. There are lots of options, but our favourite is Menega Cafe 🐟🍽️

Be sure to try and call/book ahead of time, as there is usually a huge crowd for sunset!