Best sunset spots in Bali: 20 beaches, cliffs and beach clubs for golden hour

Bali sits close to the equator, so the sun drops quickly and sets around 6 pm most of the year. The clearest views face west: the Canggu to Kuta beaches, the Bukit cliffs around Uluwatu and Jimbaran Bay. Beach clubs fill up around sunset, so arrive about an hour early to claim a spot.

Beaches

• Echo Beach: A black volcanic sand beach in Canggu known for reef breaks and sunset views.
• Seminyak Beach: A west-facing sandy beach north of Legian, lined by the Seminyak beachfront district.
• Jimbaran Beach: A curved sandy bay on the southwest coast facing west toward the Indian Ocean, with the Jimbaran fishing village at its edge.
• Balangan Beach: A sandy beach on the western side of the Bukit Peninsula near Jimbaran, bordered by limestone cliffs.

Temples and cliff viewpoints

• Tanah Lot: A Hindu temple on a rock formation off the southwest coast, associated with sea worship. Crossing to the rock depends on the tide, and the site draws crowds around sunset.
• Pura Luhur Uluwatu: A Hindu sea temple on a limestone cliff above the Indian Ocean, with cliff paths and an association with traditional dance performances. Keep loose items away from the macaques.
• Karang Boma Cliff: A high coastal viewpoint near Pecatu over the Indian Ocean and the rugged Uluwatu coastline.

West coast beach clubs and bars

• La Brisa: A beach club on Echo Beach with a cocktail list and a view over the water.
• Potato Head Beach Club: A beach club in Seminyak with an oceanfront setting and a food menu.
• La Plancha Bali: A Spanish chiringuito-style beach bar on Mesari Beach in Seminyak with colourful seating, food and drinks.
• Atlas Beach Club: A beach club in Berawa with a beachfront setting.
• LUNA Beach Club: A beach club in the Nuanu area on Nyanyi Beach, near Tanah Lot.

Bukit cliffs

• Single Fin Bali: A cliffside bar at Pantai Suluban in Pecatu.
• El Kabron Bali: A beach club and Spanish-Mediterranean seafood restaurant on the Uluwatu cliffs.
• White Rock Beach Club: A beach club next to Melasti Beach.
• Tropical Temptation Beach Club: A beach club in Uluwatu that hosts DJ nights.

Jimbaran, Kedungu and Ubud

• Rock Bar Bali: A cliffside bar at AYANA Bali in Jimbaran serving cocktails and tapas, with live DJ sets from 4 pm to midnight.
• The View Restaurant: A cliff-top restaurant above Balangan Beach serving Balinese and international dishes.
• The Beach Love: A cafe and sunset viewing venue on the coast at Kedungu Beach.
• Sayan Point: A restaurant, pool, sunset bar and coffee venue in Sayan, Ubud.