Kuta and Legian

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Kuta and Legian

Kuta and Legian are Bali's oldest beach resorts, located directly north of the airport. A long sandy beach with beginner waves, numerous accommodations, shopping streets, and nightlife characterize the area.

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Kuta and Legian are Bali's oldest beach resorts, located directly north of the airport. A long sandy beach with beginner waves, numerous accommodations, shopping streets, and nightlife characterize the area.

Kuta and Legian are located just a few kilometers north of Ngurah Rai Airport and seamlessly merge into one another; Seminyak connects to the north. Mass tourism on Bali began here in the 1970s. The wide sandy beach with consistent waves is ideal for beginner surfers, and numerous surf schools can be found along the beach. In the evenings, many gather by the water to watch the sunset. The alleys (gang) behind the beach are filled with guesthouses, Warungs, and shops, while traffic on the main roads is heavy. For short distances, you walk; for longer ones, you take Grab or Gojek.

Sights in Kuta and Legian

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Kuta Beach

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Kuta Beach

Wide sandy beach with even waves for beginner surfers, surf schools and board rental. Evenings draw many for sunset.

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Monument of Human Tragedy

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Monument of Human Tragedy

Memorial at Jalan Legian for the 202 victims of the 2002 bombings, with the names and countries of origin of the dead.

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Legian Beach

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Legian Beach

Northern continuation of Kuta Beach, a bit quieter, with beanbags and sunset bars.

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Waterbom Bali

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Waterbom Bali

Large water park with slides for all ages, popular with families.

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Sights in Kuta and Legian

Discover the most important sights and attractions

Kuta Beach

Park

Kuta Beach

Wide sandy beach with even waves for beginner surfers, surf schools and board rental. Evenings draw many for sunset.

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Monument of Human Tragedy

Attraction

Monument of Human Tragedy

Memorial at Jalan Legian for the 202 victims of the 2002 bombings, with the names and countries of origin of the dead.

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Legian Beach

Attraction

Legian Beach

Northern continuation of Kuta Beach, a bit quieter, with beanbags and sunset bars.

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Waterbom Bali

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Waterbom Bali

Large water park with slides for all ages, popular with families.

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Restaurants in Kuta and Legian

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Made's Warung

Decades-old restaurant in Kuta featuring Indonesian and international dishes.

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Poppies

Restaurant in a garden on Poppies Lane I, one of the oldest in Kuta.

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3

Warung Murah

Affordable Warung near Double Six, where you put together Nasi Campur at the counter.

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Ayam Betutu Khas Gilimanuk

Casual eatery for Ayam Betutu, the spiced Balinese chicken, very spicy.

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Food and Beverages

Nasi Campur

Rice with a selection of small side dishes, cheap in the alley Warungs.

Ayam Betutu

Chicken that has been filled with spices and slowly cooked, a Balinese specialty.

Coastal seller

On the beach, you'll find grilled corn, fresh coconuts, and cold beer.

Spirit

On October 12, 2002, 202 people died in bombings of two Kuta nightclubs; a memorial on Jalan Legian remembers the victims. Despite tourism, villages keep Banjar communities and temples; traffic rerouted for ceremonies.

Getting There and Around

Getting ThereFrom the Airport: 15 to 45 minutes by taxi or Grab, depending on traffic.Shuttle Bus: The Kura-Kura Bus runs four times daily from Kuta to Ubud; reservation required (kura2bus.com). Perama travels to Ubud, Sanur, Padang Bai, and Lovina (peramatour.com).Connecting Travel: Fast boats to Nusa Penida and Lembongan depart from Sanur; to the Gilis mostly from Padang Bai.Getting Around Kuta and LegianIn town, travel on foot or by scooter, mind the many one-way streets. Grab, Gojek, and Blue Bird taxis are available everywhere. Between 3 PM and 7 PM, traffic in the south gets heavily congested.

Outings

Tanah Lot

Sea temple on a rock, around an hour northwest.

Jimbaran

Bay south of the airport with fish restaurants right on the beach.

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Seminyak

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Seminyak

Seminyak on the southwest coast is Bali's district for boutiques, restaurants, and beach clubs. The wide sandy beach merges seamlessly into Legian and Kuta, the sunset over the Indian Ocean is the daily ritual.

Canggu

Canggu

Canggu, northwest of Seminyak, has grown from a surf village into a hub for surfers, café-goers, and digital nomads. Black sand beaches with consistent waves alternate with rice paddies and densely developed streets.

Sanur

Sanur

Sanur, on the southern east coast, is one of Bali's oldest resorts. An offshore reef keeps the waves at bay; a beach promenade connects hotels, Warungs, and fishing boats. From here, boats depart for Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida.

Uluwatu and Bukit Peninsula

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Uluwatu and Bukit Peninsula

Bali's southernmost limestone peninsula, Bukit, plunges in steep cliffs to the sea. Between the rocks lie small coves with bright sand, world-class surf spots, and perched on a cliff, the Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple.

Ubud

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Ubud

Ubud, in the highlands of Gianyar, is considered Bali's cultural center. Palace, temples, art museums, and evening dance performances are close by, surrounded by rice terraces and river valleys.