Legian Beach Bali Holiday and Travel Guide

Nothing quite beats a Bali sunset. With a long line of casual beach bars, bohemian beachfront hangouts and rooftop sundowner spots, Legian Beach is the ideal location for sipping on cocktails as the sun sets over the idyllic Indian ocean.

Legian is known as one of the island’s best surfing destinations, where the thrill of riding waves meets the beauty of Bali’s coastline. It is also home to the Rip Curl School of Surf — a world-class surf school with expert instructors who cater to individuals of all skill levels. Legian’s soft sand bottom beach and gentle waves are ideal for surfing beginners in Bali. Whether you’re a complete novice or looking to refine your technique, the school offers group and private lessons with personalised guidance to ensure a safe and enjoyable Bali surfing experience.

From bustling market lanes to impressive shopping complexes, Legian is a shopper’s paradise. The colourful streets of Legian are packed with local vendors selling everything from clothing and jewellery to artwork, homewares and ice-cold Bintangs. If haggling isn’t for you, Kuta Beachwalk Shopping Centre is a modern complex filled with luxury shops, designer boutiques and a flavour-filled food court. Whether you’re a dedicated bargain hunter, an art enthusiast, or someone who enjoys the finer things in life, Legian offers a shopping experience that caters to all tastes.

Legian is famous for its glamorous beach clubs that hug the coastline.  Azul Beach Club is a multi-level beachfront bamboo treehouse with an infinity pool, sun loungers and chic dining terraces. The restaurant and tiki bar offers a glamorous beach club experience along Bali’s favourite stretch of beach. 

Jalan Legian runs from Kuta to Seminyak and is a famous street lined with shops, bars, and clubs. For late-night revellers, Bounty Discotheque is a legendary Kuta nightclub with pool tables, karaoke and multiple dance floors with some of the island’s best DJs spinning the decks.  

Legian also offers a number of laid back bars that line the beach, perfect for light bites and Bintangs as the sun goes down.

As the sun dips below the horizon, Legian comes to life with a number of laid back bars lining the beach, perfect for light bites paired with iconic Bali Bintangs.

Legian is also home to a wide variety of restaurants, from street eats to 5-star dining. Start your day at Brunch Club, a trendy Legian spot with a traditional Balinese temple brick façade, lower-level cafe and bar and impressive roof terrace. For brunch, tuck into their famous fluffy souffle pancakes, buttermilk waffles or brioche French toast and for lunch, select from a menu of burgers, gourmet sandwiches, coffees or cocktails.

Mamaka at Ovolo is home to Street 32, a vibrant beachfront bar and kitchen serving up Asian street food classics and carefully crafted cocktails made using local organic ingredients. For a next-level restaurant experience, head to Mamaka by Ovolo’s Kuta Social Club, a rooftop pool bar with breath-taking beach views, top-notch cocktails and a delicious Mediterranean-inspired menu.

For a 5-star taste of Singapore in Bali, Little Singapore by Chef Bernard can’t be missed. The upmarket Legian restaurant serves up unique twists on Singaporean classics, with the best crab dishes on the island.