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Jimbaran Beach
Beach in Jimbaran (South Bali).
Jimbaran Beach curves for several kilometers around Jimbaran Bay, a sheltered arc of soft sand with calmer water than the open surf beaches of Kuta and Seminyak. Brightly painted fishing boats rest near the north end, and in the evening restaurants set tables on the sand to grill the day's catch. Sunset is the busiest time, when the beach restaurants fill up.
Jimbaran Beach at a glance
- For children: Very good (4/5). Soft sand, flat access and seafood cafes; a small shore break is usual, so watch children closely and come on calm mornings.
- Swimming: Good (3/5). Gentler than Kuta, but a shore break is common; swim on calm days, keep clear of fishing boats and wet-season rubbish.
- Surfing: Fair (2/5), suits beginners. A sheltered bay, often small or flat; a soft beach break with surf schools works when a big swell closes out Kuta.
- Snorkeling: Poor (1/5)
- Sunset: Excellent (5/5)
- Scenery: Good (3/5)
- Peace & quiet: Good (3/5)
- Food & facilities: Very good (4/5)
- Easy to reach: Excellent (5/5)
- Sand: Golden sand
Rated from 0 (none) to 5 (excellent), compared with the other beaches on our list.
Where to stay near Jimbaran Beach
- InterContinental Bali Resort: Jimbaran, from about $200 a night (400 m in a straight line)
- Balquisse Heritage Hotel: Jimbaran, from about $186 a night (500 m in a straight line)
- Jimbaran Puri, A Belmond Hotel: Jimbaran, from about $340 a night (500 m in a straight line)
- Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate & Spa: Jimbaran, from about $300 a night (500 m in a straight line)
- Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran: Jimbaran, from about $150 a night (600 m in a straight line)
- Anja Jimbaran: Jimbaran, from about $37 a night (600 m in a straight line)
More to see nearby
- Kedonganan Fish Market (market) (2.2 km in a straight line)
- Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park (park) (3.7 km in a straight line)
- Balangan Beach (beach) (5.0 km in a straight line)
- Waterbom Bali (water park) (5.3 km in a straight line)
- Puja Mandala (landmark) (5.8 km in a straight line)
- Dreamland Beach (beach) (5.9 km in a straight line)
Photo: Jorge Franganillo, CC BY 2.0
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