Kuta walking tour & city guide
Bali's lively surf beach and sunset strip.
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Kuta is where Bali's tourism began, a busy beach town on the island's southwest coast close to the airport. Its long sandy beach is famous for beginner surfing and spectacular sunsets, and the streets behind it are full of shops, bars and nightlife.
The beach
Kuta Beach stretches north into Legian and Seminyak, forming one long beach of golden sand. Surf schools line the shore, and in the late afternoon, crowds gather for the sunset with drinks from beach vendors. Beachwalk, a shopping mall facing the sea, is a popular stop.
Seminyak, to the north, is more upscale, with boutiques, beach clubs and stylish restaurants.
Visiting tips
Traffic around Kuta can be slow, so walk along the beach when you can. Swim between the red and yellow flags, as currents can be strong. Tanah Lot temple and Uluwatu, with its cliff-top temple and Kecak fire dance, are nearby.
Top sights in Kuta
- 1
Kuta Beach
A long beach for surfing and sunsets.
- 2
Legian Beach
A slightly calmer stretch of sand.
- 3
Seminyak
Boutiques and beach clubs.
- 4
Tanah Lot
A temple on a rock in the sea.
- 5
Uluwatu Temple
A cliff-top temple with a fire dance.
Food markets & where to eat in Kuta
Kuta Night Market
Local food stalls in the evening.
Jimbaran Bay
Seafood grilled on the beach at sunset.
Seminyak streets
Cafés and restaurants of all kinds.
Food to try in Kuta
Grilled seafood
Fresh fish and prawns at Jimbaran.
Sate lilit
Minced seafood satay on lemongrass sticks.
Mie goreng
Spicy fried noodles.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Kuta
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- Hotels in KutaCompare places to stay and prices.
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