16 Beach Gems in Bali hosting Secret Caves and Pristine Shores

Bali is known for its scenic beach life. The extensive white sand beaches, breathtakingly beautiful cliff top restaurants overlooking the magnificent Indian Ocean & striking black sand beaches are just few of the many feathers adding to the beach life of Bali.

Here’s an ultimate guide to the top 19 pristine beaches in Bali to get away from the city and discover the secrets of Bali beaches and completely relax amidst the nature.

1. Suluban Beach

Suluban Beach, quite popular amongst the surfers is located South West of Bali and is surrounded by limestone cliffs making it a popular tourist attraction.
Suluban Beach is an extended part of Uluwatu Beach and is connected through the mystical Suluban Cave. Feel like a pirate, discovering this mystic cave and walk through it to arrive at Surfers Paradise.

Parking fee: Rp. 5,000 (Approximately USD $0.35)

Getting there: Located at the Bukit Peninsula, Suluban Beach is connected to Kuta and Denpasar through Jimbaran by the busy Jalan Bypass Nusa Dua and this is the only route in, approximately 34 km from Denpasar. From the carpark head down the stairs.

2. Bias Tugal Beach

Bias Tugal Beach has to be one of the best kept secrets of Bali. It’s a white sandy beach with crystal clear shores and scarcely crowded. You can trek through a rocky patch of around 500m and reach this paradise. You can also grab a chilled beer from local vendors and spend your day lazing around on the beach with your friends or partner.On this beach retreat, you can go for a swim, snorkeling, or munch on some delicious treats from the local vendors.

Entrance fee: Rp. 10,000 (Approximately USD $0.70)

Address: Bias Tugal Beach, Jl. Penataran Agung, Padangbai, Bali

Getting there: Look out for a small path a few hundred meters south of the entrance port to Padang Bai. When you see a handwritten sign that says “White Sand Beach”, park your car or bike, and begin the short climb up and over the hill to get to Bias Tugell Beach!

3. Jimbaran Panorama Point

Jimbaran Panorama Point, is a secret but a great spot to spend an adventurous day.
Also called the Honeymoon Beach it is only about 13 kilometers (less than 40 minutes) from the Ngurah Rai International Airport. It’s a popular spot for enjoying the local community’s authentic cuisine. The coastline is very beautiful and you can enjoy breathtakingly beautiful sunsets from the white sand beach.

About 250 metres before Tegal Wangi Beach, you can discover a cute little cliff spot overlooking the scenic view and enjoy the day making a picnic or a campfire out of it.

Jimbaran Panorama Point (Honeymoon Beach)

Address: Jimbaran, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia (Coordinates here)

Getting there: On the way to Tegal Wangi, pull off into the first thicket on your left. Hike through the bush for about 15 minutes until you come out onto the cliff!

4. Virgin Beach and Pasir Putih Beach

About 4.5kms east of Candidasa in Karangasem regency lies Pasir Putih beach, also called the 'virgin beach', 'white sand beach', and 'hidden beach'. The pristine beach offers a beautiful view of Gili Biaha islet over the horizon, and several local warungs and restaurants are lined against the rock backdrop. Come here for a day full of swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing in a serene setting.

The beautiful Pasir Putih beach is nestled between two variegated hills and provides the picturesque beauty of the whole place. This place is serene, perfect to enjoy some peaceful time with your loved ones. You can also see the small islet of Gili Biaha from here which looks spellbinding. Pasir Putih is a great place to get away from the hustle-bustle of the city and unwind near the ocean.

Virgin Beach
Entrance fee: Rp. 10,000 (Approximately USD $0.70)
Address: Jl. Raya Bukit Asah No.Desa, Adat Bugbug, Kec. Karangasem, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80851, Indonesia

Pasir Putih Beach
Entrance fee: Rp. 10,000 (Approximately USD $0.70); Parking fee: Rp. 5,000 (Approximately USD $0.35)
Getting there: Located off of the main road in Perasi, East Bali, and 4km east of Candidasa. Drive East from Kuta towards Sanur. Take the Kusamba Bypass to East Bali. Follow the coastal road past Candidasa. When you come to Perasi, slow down and ask locals for ‘Pasir Putih’. (Driving time from Kuta is 2.5 hours)

5. Sawangan Beach

Sawangan Beach is a location on Bali where you can create long-lasting memories. Thousands of beach lovers are visiting this place every year and many of them are going to Sawangan Beach Bali.

As the name suggests, this shoreline is situated in Nusa Dua in the famous Sawangan-Benoa district that is part of South Kuta. Conveniently located in the south, this attractive, sandy beach is a real magnet for both tourists and local visitors. The white sand and the warm waters are perfect for every type of beachgoer.

6. Gunung Payung Beach

The main attraction and the beautiful tourist attractions offered by the island of Bali is because it has the charm of white sandy beaches. Gunung Payung Beach tops the list of magnificent views in Bali of all time.

Only a few tourists stumble across this beach, even though it is really beautiful and a perfect place to enjoy relaxation. You can settle down and enjoy sunbathing or take a nice dip in the sea. There is nothing else to do at this beach, as there are neither water-sports activities nor restaurants or bars. However, Gunung Payung Beach is a little gem and if you are lucky you might be completely on your own here.

7. Nyang Nyang Beach

Nyang Nyang Beach is often referred to as a “secret beach”. Located in the Pecatu area in southern Bali, it’s nestled away under a hill, and devoid of any crowds.

The “secret beach” title is derived from the journey one must undertake to reach the beach. Not many people are willing to hike 30 minutes through a steep, rugged terrain in Bali’s heat and humidity. But if you do, not only will you be rewarded by a white sand beach with few or no people, but also breathtaking views of a pristine coastline.

Nyang Nyang Beach
Directions: Take a car or bike to Jalan Uluwatu, and look for a sign that reads “Nyang Nyang Surfing Beach”. Park, then make the rest of the journey by foot to the beach!
Address: Nyang Nyang Beach, Jl. Raya Uluwatu, Uluwatu, Bali.

8. Balian Beach

Evermore popular, Balian Beach is a rolling area of dunes and knolls overlooking pounding surf. It attracts both surfers and those looking to escape the bustle of south Bali.

You can wander between cafes and join other travelers for a beer, to watch the sunset and to talk surf. There are simple places to rent boards along the black-sand beach, while non-surfers can enjoy yoga or bodysurf.

Balian Beach is right at the mouth of the wide Sungai Balian (Balian River). It is 800m south of the town of Lalang-Linggah, which is on the main road 10km west of Ansari.

9. Gili Putih Sumberkima

Gili Putih Sumberkima is the land in the middle of the ocean. You can access this tourist spot by riding a fishing boat. Around this location, there’s a fishing village, so you’ll find a lot of djoekoengs that can take tourists to Gili Putih Sumberkima.You will see a wooden box owned by local fishermen for cultivation as the boat slowly moves away from the land. Now, when the water recedes, you can walk from Penggambetan Beach to Giri Putih Sumberkima.

Gili Putih Sumberkima

Getting there: If you’re coming from South Bali, drive up northwest of the island to Bangsal Harbour. The drive will take approximately 4 hours and this is where you’ll be able to rent a boat for approximately Rp. 400,000 (per boat for 5 persons).

10. Green Bowl Beach

The Green Bowl Beach in Bali is popular as one of the topmost surf spots on the island. This secret gem on the southern coastline of Bali attracts lovers and surfers to its noiseless and glamorous shores. Just a brief distance over from ‘Melasti’,

‘Green Bowl Beach’ comes in at an in-depth second within the best island beaches.

Green bowl beach island is amongst the highest ‘Uluwatu’ beaches and with its caved ending and sparkling waters, making for a perfect place to loosen up for the day. If you are wondering how it got its name, Green Bowl or a bowl of green is because of the color and curvature of the beach. The other explanation is the flooding of small beaches that occur during the high tides making it look like a filled bowl. The steep climb to the beach makes an adventurous peregrination to the beach which is also why you will find a lesser crowd here.

11 The High Cliff at Melasti Beach (Ungasan)

Melasti beach is located on the south coast of Bali precisely in Ungasan Village, and is adjacent to Bali Beach Cliff. It's well-know beach in Bali for great beach view and tranquil atmosphere

Melasti Beach is a beautiful beach located below a high cliff. unspoiled blue sea, make this beach to be one of the best in the region Ungasan. because many tourists who visit here, the beach melasti began repaired road to more easily reach the beach. High cliffs cleaved used as a road with many bends. from top, the road looks beautiful with limestone cliffs.

12. Atuh Beach

Rustic, isolated cove beneath a sheer cliff face, with a sandy beach & offshore rock formations.
Atuh Beach on Nusa Penida or Pantai Atuh as it’s known in Bahasa is one of the most epic beaches in Bali. It’s a rough drive and a short hike down to the beach but boy oh boy isn’t this incredible little bay worth it!

The density of the trees and vines hide the view from you for most of the short hike. At times a break in the foliage gives you a small window into Atuh Beach.

On the sandy shores of Atuh Beach are a number of small vendors who sell coconuts, nasi goreng, and other snacks and beers. The prices aren’t too expensive considering the location and the effort to get the goods down to the beach.

13. Yeh Leh

Yeh Leh beach remains undeveloped as a tourist spot in Bali. The fact that not many people visit this beach has made it unique and peaceful. Yeh Leh beach is located in Jembrana, just off the Denpasar-Gilimanuk highway, Yeh Leh is not decorated with soft white sand like your ideal beach. Instead, thousands of boulders litter the shore, either covered in algae or washed clean by the waves. These mysterious rocks have been smoothed over for hundreds of years, leaving few clues about their origin.

The beach is actually easily accessible, and you can visit at low tide to see Yeh Leh in all its glory, with the boulders unearthed and many interesting marine animals caught in the rock pools. And if you can, don't miss its stunning sunset, which lights up every shining rock on the shore.

Yeh Leh Beach

Address: Gang Tasik, Desa Pengeragoan, Kecamatan Pekutatan, Gumbrih, Kec. Pekutatan, Kabupaten Jembrana, Bali, Indonesia

14. Pasir Putih Beach

Paris Beach, referred to by various nicknames such as Pasir Putih or White Sand Beach, Virgin Beach, and simply, Hidden Beach, is a secluded stretch of coast between two hills that lies between the villages of Bugbug and namesake Parisi, both in the Karangasem regency - approximately 4.5km east of Candidasa. Boasting parasols, sun loungers, and various local seafood restaurants, this hidden gem can be an added adventure to your trips to the islands east shores.

Although known by the name ‘White Sand Beach,’ it is a long stretch of luscious black sand. You can laze around the beach while soaking in the bright sunlight and getting some golden holiday tan. All of these make this ‘Hidden Beach’ a perfect place to spend some quality time while enjoying the watersports like snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and much more.

Pasir Putih Beach

Entrance fee: Rp. 10,000 (Approximately USD $0.70); Parking fee: Rp. 5,000 (Approximately USD $0.35)

Getting there: Located off of the main road in Perasi, East Bali, and 4km east of Candidasa. Drive East from Kuta towards Sanur. Take the Kusamba Bypass to East Bali. Follow the coastal road past Candidasa. When you come to Perasi, slow down and ask locals for ‘Pasir Putih’. (Driving time from Kuta is 2.5 hours)

15. Amed

AMED BEACH is also dubbed “Black Beauty” for its inky coastline.“Amed” refers to the coast that stretches for about 8.5 miles and incorporates a cluster of seven villages called Amed, Jemeluk, Bunutan, Lipah, Selang, Banyuning, and Aas. In the past, these were mainly a collection of fishing villages and salt farms.

Now, the area also beckons honeymooners looking to escape Bali’s more touristy spots.

The reefs along the coast also attract divers and snorkelers. The water teems with various marine life. An aquatic adventure here will likely reveal tropical fish, sea turtles, coral gardens, and perhaps even the occasional shark. You’ll even discover a shipwrecked Japanese patrol boat from World War II.

However, the black sand is what makes Amed Beach so remarkably unique from other beaches. The sand’s color is due to the volcanic deposits in the coastal soil. It stays black year-round, a sharp contrast to the gold and white sand that hugs most of Bali’s coastline.

Amed Beach

Entrance fee: Rp. 10,000 (Approximately USD $0.70); Parking fee: Rp. 5,000 (Approximately USD $0.35)

16. Soka Beach

Soka beach is located on west Bali around 10 kms west to Tabanan city. The place is on the traffic between Gilimanuk and East Bali. So the place is used as a cooling machine stop beside it is popular for younger generation as the week-end and holiday sight seeing. There is a restaurant in front of the beach and you can enjoy the lovely black sandy beach while you can enjoy your meal or drink.A public areas have been built for shading and parking. 

Soka Beach

Entrance fee: Rp. 2,000 (Approximately USD $0.15)

Address: Jl. Raya Denpasar – Gilimanuk, Antap, Kec. Selemadeg, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali 82162, Indonesia