It might be true that Kerobokan, a district in the west of Denpasar, seems less engaging than the neighboring Seminyak or Canggu. However, you can’t overlook the stretch of glossy black sand (the best spot to enjoy your sundown cocktail), the swank restaurants and coffeehouses with motley themes, or the souvenir stands with cool knickknacks lining the busy street.
Want to see more? Check out these 10 best things to do in Kerobokan that you just can’t miss!
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1. Catch the sundown at Batu Belig Beach
Batu Belig Beach, 10 minutes away from the famed Potato Head Club, is a less crowded beach highlighting the grace of glistening black sand. Sprawling out on a sun lounger and sipping a cold martini during sunset are such perfect ways to enjoy beach fun. Ignite your excitement for the next good vibes on the agenda – sophisticated dining and evening partying!
Batu Belig Beach
Address: Jl. Petitenget, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
Opening Hours: 24 hours
2. Luxuriate in a body treatment with Sundari Day Spa
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
If your weary body needs pampering and relaxation after a beach party, let the skillful Balinese masseuse at Sundari Day Spa do it for you. There is a vast array of treatments available, from massages to healing rituals. Our recommendation is the Sundari signature massage – applying a unique method by deep therapeutic strokes, as well as yogic stretching.
Sundari Day Spa
Address: Jalan Petitenget No.7, Kerobokan, Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia
Website: Sundari Day Spa
3. Pray at Petitenget Temple
For your deep spiritual nourishment, giving a special offering to God at Petitenget Temple is a great thing to do. The ancient Hindu shrine standing elegantly amidst the luxurious resorts is where you can feed your soul and wish for goodness in life. Don’t forget to wear polite clothes or don a sash around your waist whilst entering the building, made up of red bricks and sand stones.
Pura Petitenget
Address: Jl. Petitenget, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
Contact Number: +62 0361235600
4. Dive into Jalan Kerobokan Shopping Street
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Posted by SandS Decor on Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Are you fashion devotees or interior decor fanatics? Find some hip to artistic items at Jalan Kerobokan Shopping Street at the north of Seminyak. It’s the mecca for all kinds of antiques, clothes and home decor varying in size, color, and shape. Show your haggling skills with the local vendors to get your most wanted chic items at good prices.
Sands Décor
Address: Jalan Raya Kerobokan No.120, Kerobokan Kelod, Kerobokan, Indonesia
Opening Hours: 10 am to 7 pm
5. Taste organic chocolate in Primo
When traveling with kids in Kerobokan there is nothing better to do than hitting the Primo Organic Chocolate Factory. The chocolate making spot, established by an Italian architect named Giuseppe Verdacchi, doesn’t only sell the pure brown snack that comes in many varieties like sesame seed and nutmeg, but also shows you the whole process, from skinning off the beans to adding flavors.
Primo Organic Chocolate Factory
Address: Jl. Bumbak Dauh No.130, Kerobokan, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
Website: Primo Chocolate Bali
6. Hang out at Sisterfields Cafe
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Chilling out at Sisterfields Cafe to savor a cup of either Western or Balinese coffee is a shame to be missed. The coffee shop, just a minute’s walk from Seminyak Square, serves the best brewed beverages with premium quality from freshly roasted beans – try the most recommended one, the adffogato. The side dishes to munch on include cold smoke salmon and polenta fries.
Sisterfields Cafe
Address: Jalan Kayu Cendana No. 7, Bali, Indonesia
Website: Sisterfields
7. Have lunch with a paddy field view in Sardine
Sardine Restaurant Bali offers exclusive dining with a green view of the rice field. With the huge bamboo column decoration and cozy seating area, you will find the stylish place to eat very laid back. Living up to its name, the restaurant features an abundance of seafood dishes from grilled octopus to pan-seared fish. Are you a vegetarian? Don’t worry, as an organic salad is listed on the menu.
Sardine Restaurant Bali
Address: Jl. Petitenget No.21, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
Website: Sardine Restaurant Bali
8. Try an assortment of Asian dishes at Ingka restaurant
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Our door is open! Come on down for breakfast in our lush backyard. . . #ingkabali #ingkarestaurant
Posted by INGKA on Saturday, March 27, 2021
Are you true fans of Asian culinary delights? There is no excuse for not stopping at Ingka in the heart of Kerobokan. Along with its pleasant ambiance from the paddy fields surrounding, the stylish spot to eat has a diverse menu that highlights selections of fine dining from worth tasting Indonesian delicacies like beef rendang and satay, to popular Asian dishes including Thai curries and sushi.
Ingka
Address: Jalan Petitenget 21, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia
Facebook: Ingka
9. Go party at Mint Club Bali
To all party goers and clubbers, be ready with the live DJ spinning the latest tunes at Mint Club Bali, a funky bar for an incredible night out. Don’t forget to move your body while the hip-hop, techno, and trance tunes are being played. In addition to enjoying the music, try the selection of cocktails and mocktails – the apple mint martini and green samurai of pandan are the best.
Mint Club Bali
Address: Jl. Petitenget No.919, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
Website: Mint Club Bali
10. Eat a healthy breakfast at Cafe Moonlight Bali
If you’re on a losing weight program and restraining yourself from fatty fried meals while traveling in Bali, you need to consider Cafe Moonlight Bali to fulfill your daily dietary needs. The healthy menu for breakfast includes fresh juice, salads, fruit salads, multi grain bread, and herbal teas.
Cafe Moonlight Bali
Address: Jl. Beraban No.26, Kerobokan, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
Website: Cafe Moonlight Bali
Stop putting aside Kerobokan from now on!
All of those attractions above, from the black sand beach to the funky restaurants, have proven that Kerobokan deserves a visit. Having some fun in this area is absolutely better than taking a stroll in the bustling roads of Seminyak or Kuta. Include them in your Bali bucket list to make the most of your vacation!
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