Uluwatu is named after its famous temple built on top of a 70-meter-high cliff. However, there are lots of other things to do in Uluwatu Bali than just seeing the temple!
1. Karang Boma Cliff
Karang Boma Cliff, sometimes referred to as Uluwatu Cliff, is an impressive 70-meter-high cliff on the southwest side of Uluwatu, near Uluwatu Temple. The impressive view from the cliff is jaw-dropping, and to me, this is one of my favorite places in Bali. Be careful while exploring Karang Boma Cliff. There are no fences and the 70-meter drop leads straight down into the ocean. Padang Padang Beach itself is quite small but due to its popularity, there are still several warungs serving both food and drinks. It’s a perfect place for a few hours of sunbathing and relaxing.
Ulu CliffhouseSundays Beach ClubKarma Beach Club BaliPalmilla Beach ClubSingle Fin
During sunset, the viewpoint gets busy with prewedding photoshoots. I would recommend visiting earlier in the day to avoid them. Since the beach is quite inconveniently located there are very few tourists, and you can expect to have the beach almost all to yourself! There’s no actual parking lot to this beach. Just follow the direction on Google maps and park where possible. I recommend visiting Suluban beach during low tide, as the beach pretty much doesn’t exist during high tide. Note: The beach gets really busy during the day. If you want to enjoy a less crowded beach, I suggest you plan to visit early in the morning. The Kecak Fire Dance performance is based on the Hindu epic Ramayana. A group of 50+ people tells the story while dancing and chanting the famous “chak, chak, chak” sound. The performance is incredibly impressive! The exact location of the Kecak Fire Dance in Uluwatu is the amphitheater inside the Uluwatu Temple complex. From the amphitheater, you have an impressive view of the ocean and the Uluwatu Temple. The show is performed during sunset, from 6–7 pm, and costs 150.000 IDR (around 10 USD) per person. Be there on time, at least an hour in advance, to make sure you get a ticket. ➳ Read more: The history of the Kecak Fire Dance Below is a list of my favorite Uluwatu restaurants.
Gooseberry Restaurant: High-quality food in an elegant atmosphere. The best food in Uluwatu for sure!The Loft: Trendy, vegan restaurant that used to have its sister in Canggu. Today, Uluwatu is their only location.Ours Uluwatu: A great dinner restaurant locatedSuka Espresso: A vibrant café and restaurant serving delicious coffee.Drifter Café: Drifter Café is a café + surf shop, where most expats and digital nomads spend their Friday nights.The Cashew Tree: Loved their breakfast and bowls.BGS Bali: A small café + surf shop serving great coffee, especially the one with their homemade almond milk!
At Melasti Beach you will also find Palmilla Beach Club, one of the prettiest beach clubs in Uluwatu. Here are two great hotel options for Uluwatu:
Telaga Sari BinginPadang-Padang Inn
