Jimbaran • Badung • Bali

Jimbaran

At a Glance

Where: Jimbaran Bay, Badung regency, south Bali
What it is: a bay with a beach and seafood restaurants on the sand
Famous for: beachside seafood di

ers and sunsets over the bay

Swimming: yes — a calm bay with no big waves
Best time: late afte oon, for sunset and di

Getting there: ~10–15 minutes from the airport

Jimbaran is a wide sandy bay on the west of the isthmus that joins the Bukit Peninsula to the rest of Bali, and a former fishing village. Today it's above all a place for sunset and di

er: along the shore dozens of seafood cafés set tables right on the sand, where the fresh catch is grilled in the open air as the sun sinks into the calm bay.

Why Visit

Jimbaran is about romance, seafood and calm sea close to the airport. It suits a relaxed evening, family swimming in a quiet bay, and a beautiful sunset without big waves.

What You'll See and Do

**Di

er on the sand.** Seafood cafés (especially by Muaya Beach) serve fresh grilled seafood right by the water at sunset.

Calm swimming. The bay is sheltered and the waves small — comfortable for families.
The fish market, Kedonganan, where local fishermen sell the mo ing's catch.
Sunsets over the bay — among the best in south Bali.

When to Visit and What to Know

The best time is the late afte oon and evening: sunset and di

er on the sand. The fish market is worth a mo ing visit.

Seafood at the cafés is usually sold by weight — confirm the price first.
The bay is shallow and calm; the water retreats at low tide.
Bring cash, and mosquito repellent for the evening.

Combine Your Trip

Ngurah Rai Airport and Kuta — minutes away.
The Bukit beaches (Balangan, Padang Padang, Melasti) and Uluwatu Temple to the south.
Nusa Dua with Geger Beach to the east.