Sylvia’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
You'll enjoy several notable Sanur beaches that are connected by a paved footpath. The walkway provides a nice jogging track and scenic cycling routes.
104 locals recommend
Sanur
You'll enjoy several notable Sanur beaches that are connected by a paved footpath. The walkway provides a nice jogging track and scenic cycling routes.
From Sanur harbour you can continue to enjoy Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan.
23 locals recommend
Sanur Beach Harbour
No.17 Jl. Hang TuahFrom Sanur harbour you can continue to enjoy Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan.
The Tegallang rice terrace is famous for its scenic landscape, where travellers to Ubud often stop by for snapshots of an iconic Balinese view. You can find a variety of ornamental woodwork and various carvings of mythical figures in Pakudui Village.
430 locals recommend
Tegalalang Rice Terrace
Jalan Raya TegallalangThe Tegallang rice terrace is famous for its scenic landscape, where travellers to Ubud often stop by for snapshots of an iconic Balinese view. You can find a variety of ornamental woodwork and various carvings of mythical figures in Pakudui Village.
Taman Saraswati Temple has classical Balinese temple architecture and a beautiful foyer with ponds filled with pink lotuses.
51 locals recommend
Saraswati Temple
Jalan KajengTaman Saraswati Temple has classical Balinese temple architecture and a beautiful foyer with ponds filled with pink lotuses.
Tirta Empul Temple is an important temple complex and holy mountain spring in Bali.
321 locals recommend
Tirta Empul Temple
Jalan TirtaTirta Empul Temple is an important temple complex and holy mountain spring in Bali.
Seminyak is Bali’s most sophisticated and upscale beach resort area, where the top draws are its beautiful beaches and chilled-out vibes.
1203 locals recommend
Seminyak Beach
Seminyak is Bali’s most sophisticated and upscale beach resort area, where the top draws are its beautiful beaches and chilled-out vibes.
Petitenget Temple is Seminyak’s central cultural landmark, the centuries-old temple is a must-see. The namesake Petitenget Beach is only a few steps away from the temple, where visitors and locals enjoy the best spots to share in the gorgeous sunset moments.
210 locals recommend
Masceti Temple
Jalan PetitengetPetitenget Temple is Seminyak’s central cultural landmark, the centuries-old temple is a must-see. The namesake Petitenget Beach is only a few steps away from the temple, where visitors and locals enjoy the best spots to share in the gorgeous sunset moments.
The best things to do in Uluwatu include one of Bali’s most iconic temples, together with gorgeous coastlines that also serve as world-class surfing playgrounds.
115 locals recommend
Ulu Watu Beach
The best things to do in Uluwatu include one of Bali’s most iconic temples, together with gorgeous coastlines that also serve as world-class surfing playgrounds.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, or ‘GWK’ for short, is featuring a statue of the Hindu god Vishnu and his mythical guardian eagle. The vast 60-hectare grounds form a multi-use venue, combining statues of important Hindu Gods, excellent souvenir shopping, several dining venues, and a cinema showing an animation about Garuda, the mythical beast. Cultural performances, exhibitions, and world-class events regularly take place at Garuda Wisnu Kencana.
14 locals recommend
GWK Festival Park
Jalan Kawasan Garuda Wisnu KencanaGaruda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, or ‘GWK’ for short, is featuring a statue of the Hindu god Vishnu and his mythical guardian eagle. The vast 60-hectare grounds form a multi-use venue, combining statues of important Hindu Gods, excellent souvenir shopping, several dining venues, and a cinema showing an animation about Garuda, the mythical beast. Cultural performances, exhibitions, and world-class events regularly take place at Garuda Wisnu Kencana.
Uluwatu Temple, locally known as Pura Luhur Uluwatu, is one of the must-see temples in Bali, second only to Tanah Lot. The temple sits on the south-western edge of a limestone cliff surrounded by a forest, home to hordes of grey long-tailed macaques. During the evenings, the cliff temple and setting sun serve as a wonderful background to the kecak dances that are regularly held at the open-air theatre.
1028 locals recommend
Uluwatu Temple
Uluwatu Temple, locally known as Pura Luhur Uluwatu, is one of the must-see temples in Bali, second only to Tanah Lot. The temple sits on the south-western edge of a limestone cliff surrounded by a forest, home to hordes of grey long-tailed macaques. During the evenings, the cliff temple and setting sun serve as a wonderful background to the kecak dances that are regularly held at the open-air theatre.
Bali Bird Park covers 2 hectares of fine tropical gardens and an onsite aviary that’s home to almost 1,000 exotic birds of 250 species. Serving as a fun and attractive playground for bird lovers, Bali Bird Park hosts animal feeding sessions throughout the day.
221 locals recommend
Bali Bird Park
Bali Bird Park covers 2 hectares of fine tropical gardens and an onsite aviary that’s home to almost 1,000 exotic birds of 250 species. Serving as a fun and attractive playground for bird lovers, Bali Bird Park hosts animal feeding sessions throughout the day.
The Ubud Monkey Forest, located on the fringes of central Ubud, is home to over 700 long-tailed macaques. It is a place of scientific research and a site of spiritual and cultural aspects, as there are sacred temples sanctified by local villagers.
774 locals recommend
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Jalan Monkey ForestThe Ubud Monkey Forest, located on the fringes of central Ubud, is home to over 700 long-tailed macaques. It is a place of scientific research and a site of spiritual and cultural aspects, as there are sacred temples sanctified by local villagers.
Food scene
Three Monkeys Sanur has 3 dining sections with traditional Balinese-inspired architecture. The contemporary menu features Indonesian and Mediterranean dishes, including pide (Turkish flatbread) and pasta.
38 locals recommend
Three Monkeys Sanur
Jalan Danau TamblinganThree Monkeys Sanur has 3 dining sections with traditional Balinese-inspired architecture. The contemporary menu features Indonesian and Mediterranean dishes, including pide (Turkish flatbread) and pasta.
Cafe Batu Jimbar is a restaurant in Sanur that serves organic cuisine, where you can enjoy Indonesian specialities as well as European and Asian cuisine.
91 locals recommend
Batu Jimbar Café
No.75A Jl. Danau TamblinganCafe Batu Jimbar is a restaurant in Sanur that serves organic cuisine, where you can enjoy Indonesian specialities as well as European and Asian cuisine.
Dusk Blue is a contemporary and stylish Coffee Shop, Restaurant, uniquely located in Sanur on a road towards the beach alongside the gardens of the Hyatt. They offer their own harmonious mix of coffees, teas and affiliated drinks with great, freshly produced, good breakfasts, original salads, sandwiches, cakes and more from early morning to late in the afternoon or early diners and later in time.
16 locals recommend
Dusk Blue
No.3 Jl. DuyungDusk Blue is a contemporary and stylish Coffee Shop, Restaurant, uniquely located in Sanur on a road towards the beach alongside the gardens of the Hyatt. They offer their own harmonious mix of coffees, teas and affiliated drinks with great, freshly produced, good breakfasts, original salads, sandwiches, cakes and more from early morning to late in the afternoon or early diners and later in time.
Arena Pub & Restaurant
115 Jl. Bypass Ngurah RaiKayumanis Seaside Sanur is a dining venue featuring different areas deigned to celebrate the essence of Bali’s favourite coastal village and its connection to Sindhu Beach.
Kayumanis Seaside Sanur
Jalan Pantai SindhuKayumanis Seaside Sanur is a dining venue featuring different areas deigned to celebrate the essence of Bali’s favourite coastal village and its connection to Sindhu Beach.
Massimo serves the mainstays of traditional Italian food. Massimo is also famous for its homemade gelato, considered one of the best in Bali.
157 locals recommend
Massimo - Sanur
No. 228 Jl. Danau TamblinganMassimo serves the mainstays of traditional Italian food. Massimo is also famous for its homemade gelato, considered one of the best in Bali.
Kopi Bali House is an offshoot café of Kopi Bali, one of Bali’s top coffee producers. Occupying a 3-storey store in Sanur, it serves western and Indonesian dishes, together with cakes, pastries and a coffee-orientated drinks menu. The upper level has a gallery where you can admire life-sized and surrealistic coffee paintings.
21 locals recommend
Kopi Bali House
No.4 Jl. Bypass Ngurah RaiKopi Bali House is an offshoot café of Kopi Bali, one of Bali’s top coffee producers. Occupying a 3-storey store in Sanur, it serves western and Indonesian dishes, together with cakes, pastries and a coffee-orientated drinks menu. The upper level has a gallery where you can admire life-sized and surrealistic coffee paintings.
Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner) was first opened on 1990. They have been serving delicious foods and providing good services in a friendly, comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.
150 locals recommend
Bebek Bengil Crispy Duck - Ubud
Jalan HanomanBebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner) was first opened on 1990. They have been serving delicious foods and providing good services in a friendly, comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.
Shopping
Nogo Bali is one of the island-based companies that focuses on a Balinese heritage textile that is exotic, elegant and versatile. Among its collection are fine hand-woven fabrics, as well as jewellery pieces, together with rare and antique samples that it keeps in a private collection.
Nogo - Bali Ikat Centre
No. 104 Jl. Danau TamblinganNogo Bali is one of the island-based companies that focuses on a Balinese heritage textile that is exotic, elegant and versatile. Among its collection are fine hand-woven fabrics, as well as jewellery pieces, together with rare and antique samples that it keeps in a private collection.
A-Krea is a little boutique on the main Sanur street that houses vast displays of artisanal products that are original and elegant. There’s a large collection of printed textiles and woven bags and baskets in various shapes and sizes, and items made from seashells.
A-Krea Sanur
No.51 Jl. Danau TamblinganA-Krea is a little boutique on the main Sanur street that houses vast displays of artisanal products that are original and elegant. There’s a large collection of printed textiles and woven bags and baskets in various shapes and sizes, and items made from seashells.
Ubud Art Market is a central landmark that’s just across the road from Ubud Royal Palace. The market is open daily and features numerous shops presenting everything from beautiful silk scarves and handmade woven bags to statues, kites and a huge variety of handicrafts.
697 locals recommend
UBUD ART MARKET
No.35 Jl. Raya UbudUbud Art Market is a central landmark that’s just across the road from Ubud Royal Palace. The market is open daily and features numerous shops presenting everything from beautiful silk scarves and handmade woven bags to statues, kites and a huge variety of handicrafts.
If you want to buy Balinese snacks that can be brought home, pie susu is the answer.
Pie Susu Asli Enaaak
No.385 Jl. Bypass Ngurah RaiIf you want to buy Balinese snacks that can be brought home, pie susu is the answer.