Seminyak Guidebook
Food Scene
The romantic ambience at this neighborhood gem brings back old Bali vibes, with its authentic Balinese interior and charming little garden and ever popular "Bali swing." Dine al fresco on authentic regional Italian dishes and sip one of the Italian wines on the menu. There's live jazz with open jam sessions 3 nights a week.
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Zibiru Restaurant
7 Jl. DrupadiThe romantic ambience at this neighborhood gem brings back old Bali vibes, with its authentic Balinese interior and charming little garden and ever popular "Bali swing." Dine al fresco on authentic regional Italian dishes and sip one of the Italian wines on the menu. There's live jazz with open jam sessions 3 nights a week.
Aside from the fab Indonesian food, the unique architecture here is worth checking out. Great for lunch as well.
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Merah Putih
100X Jl. PetitengetAside from the fab Indonesian food, the unique architecture here is worth checking out. Great for lunch as well.
Authentic Italian food at budget friendly prices. Pastas are made from scratch, and the coffee is the best in the neighborhood. Their cornetti (Italian for croissants) and bombe (Italian for donuts) are delish. Early birds can score a coffee & cornetto/bomba for breakfast for only 30k. Their flagship in Seminyak has a charming little garden and swing in the back—perfect for families looking for a little r&r in town.
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Bottega Italiana Petitenget
No.777 Jl. PetitengetAuthentic Italian food at budget friendly prices. Pastas are made from scratch, and the coffee is the best in the neighborhood. Their cornetti (Italian for croissants) and bombe (Italian for donuts) are delish. Early birds can score a coffee & cornetto/bomba for breakfast for only 30k. Their flagship in Seminyak has a charming little garden and swing in the back—perfect for families looking for a little r&r in town.
Hands down the best tacos in Bali. We love their hard shell tacos and quesadillas.
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Taco Casa Seminyak
Hands down the best tacos in Bali. We love their hard shell tacos and quesadillas.
A great little find off the bustling Jl Petitenget that serves up authentic Indonesian cuisine in a dimly lit, air-conditioned space.
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Sangsaka Restaurant
A great little find off the bustling Jl Petitenget that serves up authentic Indonesian cuisine in a dimly lit, air-conditioned space.
Drinks & Nightlife
Da Maria
No.170 Jl. PetitengetLive DJs every Sunday night makes it a popular party destination.
Ulu Cliffhouse
Entertainment & Activities
A sunrise climb up Mt Batur is an unforgettable experience. Tour companies will pick you up around 2-3 am from Ubud and take you to the base of the mountain where you’ll meet your guide. The ride takes 45min – 1hr. They’ll give you a “breakfast” (hard-boiled egg, banana + water) to start the 4-5 hour hike up. It’s not strenuous but be prepared for the steep incline. Wear a long sleeve shirt and pants as it's cold in the early morning. Check the weather too, as you may want to bring a rain coat. They also sell ponchos, hot tea and chocolate at the peak. Try to stop at one of the hot springs along the way back.
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No. 24 Jl. Raya SeminyakA sunrise climb up Mt Batur is an unforgettable experience. Tour companies will pick you up around 2-3 am from Ubud and take you to the base of the mountain where you’ll meet your guide. The ride takes 45min – 1hr. They’ll give you a “breakfast” (hard-boiled egg, banana + water) to start the 4-5 hour hike up. It’s not strenuous but be prepared for the steep incline. Wear a long sleeve shirt and pants as it's cold in the early morning. Check the weather too, as you may want to bring a rain coat. They also sell ponchos, hot tea and chocolate at the peak. Try to stop at one of the hot springs along the way back.
Located inside Bali's Botanical Gardens, Bali Treetop Adventure is loads of fun for the entire family. There are various levels of difficulty which offer the opportunity to climb, swing, walk and slide through the treetops. Pack a picnic lunch before you go . Temperatures can be slightly cooler, so bring a light jumper with you.
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Bali Treetop Adventure Park
Located inside Bali's Botanical Gardens, Bali Treetop Adventure is loads of fun for the entire family. There are various levels of difficulty which offer the opportunity to climb, swing, walk and slide through the treetops. Pack a picnic lunch before you go . Temperatures can be slightly cooler, so bring a light jumper with you.
Great beach club with ocean views and internationally renowned DJ lineups. Worth the trek to Uluwatu to spend an afternoon in the sun.
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Ulu Cliffhouse
Great beach club with ocean views and internationally renowned DJ lineups. Worth the trek to Uluwatu to spend an afternoon in the sun.
Sightseeing
This is the location of the famous rice fields everyone has seen from Bali. Definitely a must do in Ubud, but expect lots of tourists. You'll also need to pay a donation to access most of the trails, but it's definitely worth it. About 20 mins from Ubud.
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Tegalalang rijstterrassen
Jalan Raya TegallalangThis is the location of the famous rice fields everyone has seen from Bali. Definitely a must do in Ubud, but expect lots of tourists. You'll also need to pay a donation to access most of the trails, but it's definitely worth it. About 20 mins from Ubud.
The most famous place in all of Bali for water purification from sacred waters. Go early. Queues can be upwards of 2-3 hours to wade through the entire series of fountains.
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Pura Tirta Empul
Jalan TirtaThe most famous place in all of Bali for water purification from sacred waters. Go early. Queues can be upwards of 2-3 hours to wade through the entire series of fountains.
You know that spot in every Instagrammer's feed when they're in Bali of a fancy gate with Mt Agung volcano in the background? That's here. Go. It's worth it.
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Penataran Lempuyang
Jalan Pura Telaga Mas LempuyangYou know that spot in every Instagrammer's feed when they're in Bali of a fancy gate with Mt Agung volcano in the background? That's here. Go. It's worth it.
Shopping
This is where every piece of John Hardy jewelry is conceived, designed and produced. The compound is built from low-impact materials such as bamboo, adobe and thatch, and set among 400 lush acres that include rice paddies and farms. Reservations required.
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John Hardy Ubud Workshop and Showroom
No. 1 Br. BaturningThis is where every piece of John Hardy jewelry is conceived, designed and produced. The compound is built from low-impact materials such as bamboo, adobe and thatch, and set among 400 lush acres that include rice paddies and farms. Reservations required.
This local Balinese brand is known for beautifully handcrafted ceramic homeware designed and produced in Bali.
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PT Jenggala Keramik Bali
Jalan Uluwatu IIThis local Balinese brand is known for beautifully handcrafted ceramic homeware designed and produced in Bali.
The goods at this chic home and lifestyle store are artfully curated and a must for those seeking local, beautifully handcrafted products. The prices are competitive with some pieces cheaper here than at the local markets. Girls, there are lovely crochet and straw pochettes here that also make great gifts! A must when you're in Seminyak.
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Kim soo
No.21 Jl. Kayu AyaThe goods at this chic home and lifestyle store are artfully curated and a must for those seeking local, beautifully handcrafted products. The prices are competitive with some pieces cheaper here than at the local markets. Girls, there are lovely crochet and straw pochettes here that also make great gifts! A must when you're in Seminyak.
Biasa
No.34 Jl. Raya SeminyakTimeless clothing for men and women.
Great homewares shop with multiple locations around Seminyak and Bali.
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Mercredi
150 Jl. Raya TamanGreat homewares shop with multiple locations around Seminyak and Bali.
Parks & Nature
Do you want to see a real larger than life Komodo dragon? Flores and the Komodo Islands is a beautiful getaway a short flight from Bali. It's a must for diving enthusiasts as this incredible archipelago is home to some of the most diverse marine life in the region. Snorkelers will also have a field day just drifting with the current along the island's shores. You're guaranteed to see so much you'll leave breathless. And you'll want to take the opportunity to do so soon, before the big wave of tourism and large hotels changes its landscape.
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Komodo National Park
Do you want to see a real larger than life Komodo dragon? Flores and the Komodo Islands is a beautiful getaway a short flight from Bali. It's a must for diving enthusiasts as this incredible archipelago is home to some of the most diverse marine life in the region. Snorkelers will also have a field day just drifting with the current along the island's shores. You're guaranteed to see so much you'll leave breathless. And you'll want to take the opportunity to do so soon, before the big wave of tourism and large hotels changes its landscape.
A long, low strand at the base of rocky cliffs, this beach is more wild than most on the island. It's swimmable here, but it’s a predominantly a surfer’s playground. There are no lifeguards on duty. Parasols pepper the beach along with surfer bars and cafes.
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Balangan Beach
Jl. Pantai BalanganA long, low strand at the base of rocky cliffs, this beach is more wild than most on the island. It's swimmable here, but it’s a predominantly a surfer’s playground. There are no lifeguards on duty. Parasols pepper the beach along with surfer bars and cafes.
Bingin is a beachfront cliff village that's full of life, with a lot of little bars and restaurants scattered around. The beach is a 5-minute walk down fairly steep paths, so we recommend that you pack lightly. We recommend staying overnight at one of the many charming places in order to fully appreciate the area.
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Bingin Beach
Bingin is a beachfront cliff village that's full of life, with a lot of little bars and restaurants scattered around. The beach is a 5-minute walk down fairly steep paths, so we recommend that you pack lightly. We recommend staying overnight at one of the many charming places in order to fully appreciate the area.
The beach at Karm Kandara has one of the most majestic views and crystal clear waters in Bali. Take the inclinator down to the beach from the resort's restaurant. Food at the beach is better than the restaurant upstairs. Reservations recommended.
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Karma Kandara Private Beach
The beach at Karm Kandara has one of the most majestic views and crystal clear waters in Bali. Take the inclinator down to the beach from the resort's restaurant. Food at the beach is better than the restaurant upstairs. Reservations recommended.
This beach is one of Bali’s most famous surf spots. A stunning 100m long stretch of sand is accessible down a flight of stairs through a unique hollow rock entrance.
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Padang Padang Beach
This beach is one of Bali’s most famous surf spots. A stunning 100m long stretch of sand is accessible down a flight of stairs through a unique hollow rock entrance.
Arts & Culture
This impressive art museum is home to some of the most influential artists in Bali. It's a good place to learn about the development of Balinese art and painting on the island. Look for the 'wayang' style, which is based on traditional Balinese shadow puppets.
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Neka Art Museum
This impressive art museum is home to some of the most influential artists in Bali. It's a good place to learn about the development of Balinese art and painting on the island. Look for the 'wayang' style, which is based on traditional Balinese shadow puppets.
The Kecak dance performance here only happens during the new and full moon. It's unlike any other Kecak performance you've seen. Definitely work checking out.
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Arma Museum & Resort
Jalan Made LebahThe Kecak dance performance here only happens during the new and full moon. It's unlike any other Kecak performance you've seen. Definitely work checking out.