6 Hidden Beaches in Bali to Visit to Avoid the Crowds! [2024]

Bali’s beaches are a haven for travelers who love water sports, wildlife and soaking up the sun. These beaches, with their bright blue waters, perfect white sand, and tropical marine life, are straight out of a Hollywood film set!

But with beautiful scenery comes the crowds. If you have visited other beach destinations in Asia, like Phuket in Thailand or Okinawa in Japan, you will be familiar with how busy they can get!

Don’t worry yourself yet. This blog is here to help you find those hidden beaches that offer Bali’s natural beauty, untouched by tourists! So, without further delay, let’s dive into my favorite little-known beaches in Bali.

6 of the Best Hidden Beaches in Bali

6. Balangan Beach: Best for Surfing

Balangan Beach is one of the most picturesque beaches, and it’s easy to see why. 

Located in the white stone hill area of Pecatu in the South of Bali, this beach is just 25 minutes from Denpasar airport (DPS). The tropical breeze, rocky cliffs, and bright white sand are just a few things that make this beach so unique. 

The 200 meters of beachfront offers panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, perfect for relaxing and watching surfers. If you want to see the beach from another angle, you can take a horseback riding tour along the coast at sunset. That’s my idea of heaven!

The main reason people visit this beach, aside from its beauty, is to surf some of the best waves in Bali. Beginners and advanced surfers head to Balangan for its reef surfing. Because the waves break along the beach, there is a perfect wave for everyone, no matter your level of experience.

Pro Tip:

Make sure you book a surfing lesson if you’re a beginner. The waves in Bali are brilliant, but an instructor is essential to ensure you’re safe!

It’s also a great way to meet like-minded backpackers because you always need more mates for those epic nights out!

5. Balian Beach: Best for Relaxing

Surfers discovered this unique black sand beach in Balian, a small village surrounded by rice paddies. This slice of heaven is located 60km west of Kuta and Ubud. 

More restaurants, yoga studios, and surf shops have popped up recently, giving it a cool vibe perfect for younger travelers.

If you’re looking for a great place to take some snaps on your new GoPro, then Balian is the beach for you. In contrast with the blue waters of the Indian Ocean, the black sand beach makes for the perfect photo from your travels.

If you’re making a day of Balian Beach, some shops and restaurants are nearby to stock up on snacks. Make sure you stick around for sunset too! It’s the perfect end to your day on Balian Beach.

Pro Tip:

The surf and current at this beach are strong. Be mindful of this when you go for a dip because safety should be top of mind!

4. Nyang Nyang Beach: Best for No Crowds

Imagine 1.5 kilometers of the picture-perfect, deserted beach. That’s what you get on Nyang Nyang beach. This beach is lifted straight from a Bali postcard and is surrounded by lush green cliffs.

There are no crowds on this stretch of beach because of the tricky, rocky road that is steep and takes you to the beach. But trust me, it’s worth the effort!

There are plenty of photo opportunities here, including two washed-up shipwrecks. You will feel like you have landed on a desert island! So grab your favourite book about travel and a weather-proofed camera and get ready for an adventure to this hidden beach.

Pro Tip:

Ensure you bring snacks and water for your day on the beach, as there are no vendors in sight! Now that’s tranquility in Bali!

3. Gunung Payung Beach: Best for Untouched Beauty

Standing on top of limestone cliffs overlooking Gunung Payung Beach will be a highlight of your trip to Bali. Compared to other hidden beaches in Bali, access to this beach is relatively easy. 

Once you walk down the steps leading to this beach, you’re met with calm waters and no crowds. Gunung Payung is still one of Bali’s untouched beaches!

This beach has bright blue water with spots of deep green tangled within it. The green in the water is the seaweed that local farmers cultivate. It’s incredible to watch them at work!

Mostly deserted apart from locals and the one-off tourists, Gunung Payung Beach is the perfect deserted paradise.

2. Rambut Siwi Beach: Best for Culture

Culture lovers will be in awe of this beach, as one of the famous sea temples rests upon its shores. Rambut Siwi Beach is perfect for those looking to explore some of Eastern Bali’s culture and relax by the sea after.

The best time of day to visit this hidden beach is sunset. Pinks and oranges light up the sky over the temple and beach, making it a photographer’s paradise.

Pro Tip:

Check out the fascinating history of the Rambut Siwi Temple before you go. It’s well worth knowing more details before you visit!

1. Teluk Brumbun Beach: Best for Wildlife

Staying on the west coast of Bali, Teluk Brumbun Beach is nestled within West Bali’s National Park. This beach isn’t your white sandy beach but a paradise full of wildlife.

You have a chance to see black monkeys and lizards on land and a host of marine life underwater. This beach has no tourists or facilities, giving you authentic Bali. Perfect for adventure lovers, nature enthusiasts, and those wanting to escape the crowds. Teluk Brumbun will blow your mind!

FAQs About Bali’s Beaches

Does Bali have good beaches?

The beaches in Bali are world famous, particularly with surfers and scuba divers, and its coastline is a water sports haven. 

But the fun doesn’t stop there! Bali’s beaches are arguably the best in the world, with swanky sunset cocktails, raves on the beach, and fine white sand.

Where in Bali has the most beaches?

The south of Bali has a packed coastline full of tourist hot spots. The beaches here are famous for blue water, sunsets, and water sports. It also has many backpacker-friendly beaches, cheap drinks, and beach parties. Need I say more?

But if you’re looking for empty, white sand beaches, you must be prepared to travel. Lucky for you, Bali is easy to get around, and you can grab a taxi, hire a scooter or walk to many fantastic beaches. Trust me, it’s worth the journey!

How are the beaches cleaned in Bali?

If you’re like me, you’ll want to protect the picturesque beaches you visit. Unfortunately, Bali’s beaches have been known to have large amounts of rubbish. 

The beach garbage is from all the tourists that visit and from natural disasters that can happen. The government says they collect between 30 and 60 tons of rubbish daily from famous tourist beaches!

But it’s not all doom and gloom. The rubbish problem has improved thanks to the fantastic efforts of locals and beach clean-ups.

Next Stop, Bali!

Rugged cliffs, gorgeous green hills, and bright blue waters await you on the hidden beaches of Bali. Need help organizing your Bali trip? Then let Pilot be your guide to planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip.