One of Bali’s most lively tourist spots, Kuta is also the Indonesian island’s best-known surf destination that’s home to scenic Sunset Beach, street food stalls galore, and plenty of nightlife options along Jalan Legian road. A popular stop-off for first-time visitors to the island—as well as partiers and backpackers—there are plenty of things to do in Kuta, from fishing and surfing to spa days and golf experiences.
A freelance writer, Theodora has been based in Bali, on and off, for almost a decade and writes regularly about it and other Indonesian islands.
install the Gojek ridesharing app. There’s hardly any public transport on Bali, and Uber doesn’t work here.
starts on the beach, likely includes some retail therapy—both Beachwalk and Discovery are great for shopping—and wraps up with sunset drinks and a rowdy night on the town.
Waterbom! Waterbom Bali is one of Asia’s top water parks, and offers everything from kiddie slides for the littlies through to a 360-degree full loop.
Nobody comes to Kuta for authenticity. But tourists have been falling in love with Kuta Beach for generations, and a surf session is a great way to recapture that vibe and meet some locals too.
head to a rooftop bar such as The Seven to watch a spectacular Indian Ocean sunset.
if you’re buying from beach vendors or arranging a massage from the massage ladies, always negotiate. But don’t try and beat them down crazy low: an extra dollar here or there will mean more to them than it does to you.
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