Things to do in Uluwatu and the Bukit: 20 ideas from cliffs to Jimbaran

The Bukit Peninsula is the dry, limestone south of Bali, where steep cliffs drop to small coves and surf breaks. Uluwatu, Bingin and Pecatu sit on the western cliffs, with Jimbaran Bay a short drive north. Distances are longer than the map suggests and most places are reached by scooter or car, so group a few stops by area.

Cliffs, temples and culture

• Pura Luhur Uluwatu: A Hindu sea temple on a limestone cliff above the Indian Ocean, with cliff paths and an association with traditional Balinese dance performances. Macaques live around the grounds and are known to grab loose items, so keep glasses and phones secure.
• Karang Boma Cliff: A high coastal viewpoint near Pecatu where the limestone cliff overlooks the Indian Ocean and the rugged coastline around Uluwatu.
• Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park: A cultural park in Ungasan dedicated to Vishnu and Garuda, with a monumental statue, performance spaces and gardens.

Beaches and surf

• Padang Padang Beach: A small sandy cove near Pecatu, reached through a narrow passage in the limestone cliffs, with a coastal surfing setting.
• Bingin Beach: A small beach below the Pecatu cliffs, reached by a stairway and associated with surf breaks and cliffside settlements.
• Melasti Beach: A sandy beach below limestone cliffs in Ungasan. The coastal road drops through a carved cliff landscape to the shore.
• Balangan Beach: A sandy beach on the western side of the Bukit near Jimbaran, bordered by limestone cliffs and part of the area's surf landscape.
• Olas de Bali Surf School: A surf school based at Padang Padang offering private, semi-private, group, family and children's lessons.

Clifftop clubs and sunset drinks

• 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.
• Ulu Cliffhouse: An oceanfront venue on Jalan Labuan Sait with a pool club, dining and a music programme.
• White Rock Beach Club: A beach club next to Melasti Beach.
• Tropical Temptation Beach Club: A beach club in Uluwatu that hosts DJ nights.
• Savaya Bali: A club in Uluwatu that books DJ performances.

Jimbaran Bay

• Jimbaran Beach: A curved sandy bay on the southwest coast that faces west toward the Indian Ocean, next to Jimbaran fishing village. Beachfront seafood restaurants line the sand.
• HATIKU Jimbaran: An oceanfront restaurant on Muaya Beach serving Jimbaran-style grilled seafood for brunch, lunch and dinner.
• Rock Bar Bali: A cliffside bar at AYANA Bali serving cocktails and tapas, with live DJ sets from 4 pm to midnight.

Coffee and dinner

• Suka Espresso Uluwatu: A cafe and restaurant on Jalan Labuansait with specialty coffee, brunch, dinner and cocktails.
• The Cashew Tree: A cafe on Jalan Pantai Bingin near Bingin Beach serving food and drinks, with live music programming.
• La Kantina: An open-air restaurant and bar on Jalan Labuansait with wood-fired dishes and creative cocktails.