Ubud Authority
Things to Do in Canggu: Beaches, Surf, Cafés and Where to Stay
Areas & villages

Things to Do in Canggu: Beaches, Surf, Cafés and Where to Stay

WhatsApp Facebook X Telegram Email
Updated on October 24, 2026

Canggu is Bali's fashionable coastal district, north-west of Seminyak: dark-sand beaches, surf breaks, cafés and coworking spaces, with rice fields still squeezed between the villas. There are three moods: Batu Bolong, the liveliest and the most practical for a first visit; Berawa, more upscale, with the big Finns beach club; and Echo Beach, for experienced surfers and seafront bars. Canggu has become very busy in recent years: book your stay in advance. Information drawn from guides in October 2026, with no official source.

Highlights

Echo Beach

Echo Beach

A black-sand beach lined with seafront restaurants, including the La Brisa beach club, very busy at sunset. The surf here suits intermediate and experienced levels.

Batu Bolong

The heart of Canggu: the beach where most beginners learn to surf, the cheap warungs and the Old Man's bar right next to it. To learn, see surf lessons in Canggu and Kuta.

Berawa and its beach clubs

To the south, Berawa has Finns, a very large beach club (several pools and bars according to guides), and quieter villas. Pererenan, further north, is calmer and more rural.

Practical info

Tips

  • A first stay is most often at Batu Bolong (everything is walkable, lots of choice); Berawa suits travellers who want more calm and comfort, Echo Beach suits surfers, Pererenan quiet stays. Traffic is heavy at rush hour and the roads are narrow: without a scooter, a driver or a ride-hailing app saves trouble (see renting a scooter in Bali). To compare with Seminyak, see Seminyak, and to choose across the whole island, where to stay in Bali. Twenty minutes' drive north, the Tanah Lot temple is a classic sunset outing.

How to get there

Canggu is about 45 minutes to 1.5 hours from the airport depending on traffic (estimate); see from Bali airport to Ubud, Canggu or Seminyak. Seminyak is 15 to 30 minutes away by road, Ubud one to one and a half hours. A private driver is the simplest for excursions (see private driver in Bali).

Opening hours

Best: Morning for surf, late afternoon for sunset
The district and beaches are freely accessible; each café, beach club and surf school has its own hours. Beach clubs sometimes charge an entry fee or a minimum spend (to be confirmed on site).

Our guides that feature it

Bali airport to Ubud, Canggu or Seminyak: taxi, transfer and prices
Getting around · 4 min read

Bali airport to Ubud, Canggu or Seminyak: taxi, transfer and prices
Best time to visit Bali: dry season, rainy season and month by month
Practical info · 4 min read

Best time to visit Bali: dry season, rainy season and month by month
Where to stay in Bali: Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu… which area to pick
Practical info · 5 min read

Where to stay in Bali: Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu… which area to pick

Nearby

See on the map →
Surf Lessons in Canggu and Kuta: Price, Beginner Spots and Which School
Surf Lessons in Canggu and Kuta: Price, Beginner Spots and Which School A beginner surf lesson in Canggu usually lasts 2 hours and costs about 25 to 31 USD... 11 min walk
Things to Do in Seminyak: Beach, Beach Clubs, Restaurants and Hotels
Things to Do in Seminyak: Beach, Beach Clubs, Restaurants and Hotels Seminyak is the chic district of south-west Bali: a long beach facing the sunset,...
Tanah Lot Temple: opening hours, ticket price, tide and sunset
Tanah Lot Temple: opening hours, ticket price, tide and sunset Tanah Lot is a Balinese Hindu temple built on a rock by the sea on Bali's south-west...
Seafood dinner at Jimbaran: prices, beaches and tours
Seafood dinner at Jimbaran: prices, beaches and tours Seafood dinner on Jimbaran beach, in southern Bali, is a sunset classic: tables set in...

Comments

No comments yet.

Leave a comment

Sign in to leave a comment.

Guided tours