Kuta is the crazy and colorful town your plane lands in upon arrival at Bali Island and it has a lot of offer! There is a stunning stretch of sunset beach where you can go swimming, chill out, meet locals and learn how to surf. There are lots of cafés, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, together with a bustling nightlife. There are cinemas, scooters, street food, shopping malls and so much more.
Here are the 12 best things to do in Kuta while you are there:
1. Learn how to surf at Kuta Beach
Kuta Beach is the place to go surfing, whether you are a pro or you don’t have a clue about this thrilling water activity, Kuta Beach is perfect! Steady rolling waves drift to shore in a straight line on most days and on the beach there are lots of surf instructors eager to teach you the tips and tricks with a private lesson! You will get a big beginners board, learn the surfing movements in the sand and off you go into the water to try and master some surfing skills. With a bit of good luck and balance, you might be standing up on your board on the very first lesson. Try it out!
Surfing on Kuta Beach
Price: from 10 USD
Opening Hours: 9am - 6pm.
Duration: around 2 hours required.
2. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat BBQ on the rooftop of Sky Garden
Every afternoon at 5 pm, you can indulge in an all-you-can-eat-and-drink BBQ buffet on the rooftop of Sky Garden, right in the center of town. Sky Garden is one of the most happening nightclubs around, so after munching a whole lot of food and trying out all the free-flowing mixed drinks, you can go dance the night away. For just IDR 99 (7.40 USD) you will get a free flow of alcohol, burgers, veggies, salads, desserts and more. A great deal indeed and it makes a great fun night out with friends and family! The BBQ has a different theme every night ranging from Italian to Mexican, Chicken wings, seafood, and Sunday Roast. Check their website for more information.
Sky Garden Rooftop BBQ
Address: Jl. Legian No.61, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Price: from 7.40 USD
Opening Hours: Daily 5pm - 9pm.
Contact: +62 361755423
Website: Sky Garden
3. Visit Waterbom Bali
Waterbom has become an iconic attraction in Bali over the years. This amazing water park is ranked #1 of all waterparks in all of Asia and it is #2 in all of the world, making it well-worth a visit! Waterbom has got thrilling slides such as CLIMAX, where you get into a capsule and wait for the ground to drop beneath your feet, exposing you to 2.5 G-force of speed. This is not for the faint-hearted among us! Luckily, there are many more rides and slides to enjoy in this waterpark, from classic slides to a boomerang boat ride, a lazy river and a water playground for the kids. Waterbom promises a day of fun and excitement for the whole family. Don’t miss out!
Waterbom Bali
Address: Jl. Kartika, Tuban, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Price: from 39 USD / adult and 27.75 USD / child
Opening Hours: Daily 9am - 6pm
Duration: around 5 hours required.
Contact: +62 361755676
Website: Waterbom Bali
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4. Sunset drinks on Kuta beach
Kuta is world famous for its breathtaking sunsets! In the late afternoon, wander down to the beach and take a chair at one of the beach stalls or pick out an ocean-front beach venue, where you can sip a sunset cocktail or drink a cold Bintang beer and just gaze at the jaw-dropping sunset until the night sky appears. It is magically enchanting!
Sunset drinks
Address: Jalan Pantai Kuta
Price: from 1.85 USD for a cold Bintang beer on the beach
Duration: around 2 hours required.
5. Sip some bespoke teas that will make you tipsy at Azul Beach Club
Azul Beach Club will provide you with a memorable tropical vacation. Featuring a magnificent bamboo structure overlooking the sea, they have recently launched Tipsy Tea - think high tea with alcohol. Drinks are concocted by mixing exotic teas with classic liquor. You can choose between the classic tea with an impeccable selection of homemade and authentically Victorian sweet and savory delicacies, or you may enjoy your tea with a pleasurable twist by choosing the intoxicating spirit-laced tea selection with scrumptious sweet and savory light bites. Also, you can opt to order from the a la carte menu with complimentary pool access on the infinity pool on the rooftop. Azul Beach Club has definitely perfected the art of providing a relaxing afternoon tea time for your vacation.
This listing is sponsored by Azul Beach Club.
Azul Beach Club
Address: Jl. Padma No.2, Legian, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Website: Azul Beach Club
Opening hours: 7am - 11pm (daily)
6. Experience a memorable stay and lively evenings at Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa (from USD 210)
May it be day or night, Mandira Beach Resort has something fun for you. Experience a cultural show from Mondays to Fridays where local dancers perform a contemporary Balinese fire dance on the beachfront garden of the resort. Meanwhile, on Fridays, you can discover local flavors and cuisines as you explore their festive night market.
Garden movie night is on Wednesdays, where you can watch your favorite movies by the beach and under the stars. Movie night starts at 125 IDR (~9 USD) and includes one selection of food and beverage.
For a day of pampering, book a relaxing treatment at Glow Spa. The spa uses local herbs and botanicals, and Asian and Western traditions to soothe the body and mind.
This listing is sponsored by Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa.
Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa
Address: Jl. Padma2 P.O.Box 1003, Bali
708 meters (0.5 ft) from Kuta Beach
7. Escape the heat with a trip to the Cinema
Unlike the rest of Bali Island, Kuta has got a number of high-tech cinemas in town. Choose between the XXI Cinema at the Beachwalk or go for a 3D experience at Lippo Mall. Both cinemas are tucked in large contemporary shopping malls by the beach in Kuta. You can see the latest blockbuster movies, munch some popcorn to go with your soft drink and enjoy some quality family time. It’s a real Western cinema experience at a much cheaper price. The air-conditioning also makes it a great escape from the heat outside!
XXI Cinema Beachwalk
Address: Beachwalk Shopping Center, second floor, Jalan Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia
Price: from 3.75 USD for a movie ticket
Opening Hours: 12pm - 9.40pm.
Duration: around 2 hours required.
Contact: +62 3618465621
Website: Beachwalk XXI Cinema
Cinemaxx Lippo Mall
Address: Lippo Mall Kuta, Jalan Karika Plaza, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia
Price: from 3.75 USD
Opening Hours: 12pm - 8.15pm.
Duration: around 2 hours required.
Contact: +62 3618978097
Website: Cinemaxx Lippo Mall
8. Eat local food
When the sun is down and the shops are closing, there are lots of evening food stalls opening up. You can try Soto Ayam (chicken soup), some delicious chicken sate with rice or try the Balinese ‘Babi Gulung’ (suckling pig). If you wander a little bit outside of the tourist center, the choices are endless! Another option is to eat at a local warung found right in the heart of the tourist center. Warung Indonesia makes an excellent choice! You can just point at the food you want to go with your rice. It is fresh, delicious and surprisingly cheap!
Warung Indonesia
Address: Jl. Poppies Lane II, Gg. Ronta, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia
Price: from 1 USD
Opening Hours: 8am - 11pm.
Duration: around 30 minutes required.
Access: 3 min walking from Sky Garden
Contact: +62 361759817
Facebook: Warung Indonesia
9. Get your holiday shopping done
Kuta is home to numerous shopping malls where you can shop around for clothing and souvenirs in a nice air-conditioned temperature. Prices are fixed so you needn’t worry about bargaining. However, if you feel like it, wander down to the souvenir market at Kuta beach, the ladies here will love to do some bargaining with you for their goods.
Kuta Beachwalk
Address: Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia
Opening Hours: 10.30am - 10.30pm.
Contact: +62 3618464888
Website: Beachwalk Bali
Kuta Art Market
Address: Jalan Bakung Sari, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia
Opening Hours: 8am - 10pm.
10. Enjoy a traditional spa treatment
At the corner of every street, there are pampering spas to be found. Go for a traditional Balinese massage, a reflexology treatment or a manicure and pedicure. Everything is possible! Perfectly relaxing at any time of the day!
11. Explore the buzzing nightlife of Kuta
The nightlife of Kuta bursts with liveliness and excitement. There are lots of bars, cafés and nightclubs located side by side on the main road in Kuta. There are clubs for dancing, there is live music and there is even a sling-shot for those who seek adventure in the night. Reggae bars, rock bars, night clubs, you name it, it is there! Kuta’s hustling and bustling nightlife is not for everyone, go see for yourself whether you love or hate it!
12. Morning run on the beach
Perhaps not after a night of partying, but going for an early run on Kuta Beach certainly is wonderful! Go around 6 or 7 am for a perfectly empty 10-meter coastline that runs from the airport all the way to the end of Seminyak, just perfect for beach running! A perfect start to the day, healthy and refreshing. Try it out!
Time to explore!
There is a lot more to Kuta than meets the eye. Come and discover all the most popular spots and the hidden gems of this Balinese paradise. Enjoy your time!
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