Seminyak, a vibrant gem in Bali, invites travelers to explore its golden beaches, admire stunning sunsets, and embrace its chic ambiance.
Just a 30-minute drive from Bali-Denpasar Airport, this trendy spot offers something for everyone—whether you’re a foodie, shopaholic, surfer, or culture enthusiast.
From relaxing on the pristine beaches and savoring local delicacies at warungs to exploring art galleries and indulging in luxury dining, Seminyak promises unforgettable experiences.
Its proximity to other hotspots like Legian, Kuta, and Canggu makes it an ideal base for further exploration. Dive into Seminyak’s charm and discover why it’s a favorite among travelers worldwide.
Things to do in Seminyak:
1. Relax at Seminyak Beach:
This is a golden sand beach, a perfect place for sunbathing and chilling. This beach is also popular among surfers as the waves here offer an opportunity to have a great surf.
The beach is clean enough to enjoy the good vibes around. You can also go swimming here. If you want, you can also rent a sun lounger here and enjoy the amazing Balinese sunset.
Nearby the beach, you will also find some stalls selling ice-chilled beer and soft drinks to complement the vibes of the beach.
2. Visit Pura Petitenget Temple, Seminyak:
This temple is about a half-hour drive away from Ngurah Rai International Airport. It is a major tourist spot in Seminyak because this temple is one of the six important sea temples in Bali.
The meaning of name of this temple is “Magic Box”, and this is referred to as a magic box owned by a priest back in the 16th century.
The six temples line the coast from Pura Luhur Ulu Watu to the most famous temple in Bali, Pura Tanah Lot. Most of the architecture is made up of red bricks and sandstone.
In the courtyard, you will find a dozen shrines and small pavilions draped in the Balinese chequered clothes. To enter this temple you have to buy a ticket cost IDR50,000. The temple opens at 8 in the morning and closes at 6 in the evening.
3. Shopping at Jalan Laksmana:
Jalan Laksmana stands out as Bali’s premier shopping street and a true paradise for shoppers. Stretching 1.8 km, it offers a diverse array of options, from resort wear and surf gear to casual outfits.
Boutiques, art galleries, cafes, bars, and restaurants line the street, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
Many clothing brands here draw inspiration from nature, featuring tropical colors and floral prints in their designs.
Shops open their doors at 10 AM and remain bustling until 10 PM, making it the perfect destination for an all-day shopping spree.
4. Visit Nyaman Gallery:
vThis art gallery presents a wide range of art pieces including wearable art, ceramics, paintings, and sculptures.
You will also find a few pieces from around Indonesia ranging from ornate carvings from East Nusa Tenggara to hand-blown glass and oil paintings.
The art gallery opens at 9 in the morning and closes at 3 in the evening.
5. Visit Nusa Penida Island:
Nusa Penida Island is one of the latest and most exotic islands in Bali. It is about 45 45-minute drive away from Seminyak city center.
island is a collection of unique Hindi temples, picturesque natural features of cliff formations, and lagoons. This island is very famous among divers because of the pristine coral reefs, mola-mola fish, manta rays, and even white sharks.
You can also go for snorkeling near the shoreline.
At a short distance from the Penids’s white-sand beach, in the Karangsari village, you will find the most famous temple of Penida, Goa Giri Putri Temple.
It is a Balinese Hindu Temple set within a limestone cave. To explore more beauty of Penida Island you can move to Atuh Beach on the southeastern coast of Nusa Penida, where you can enjoy hiking on green hills and relaxing at the peninsular formation.
To reach this island you have to catch a ferry which leaves from the port of Sanur.
6. Kuta:
Kuta is about 4.7 km away from Seminyak. It will take about 10 minutes to reach here in the normal traffic.
Kuta is a place for shopaholics because this place is full of markets. Kuta is well known for its long sandy beaches and great waves for surfing.
As here at Kuta, there is a high concentration of bars, you will never be short of a beer. This place has a wild nightlife. Most of the tourists are attracted to Kuta because of the quality beaches, fantastic nightlife, cut-price spa treatments, and yoga.
The best time to visit Kuta is between April and June.
7. Warungs:
Warung means a small family-owned business that they run in a small cafe, restaurant, or even on a motorbike with a gas cooker.
There is no shortage of great food in Seminyak. Eating at a warung in Seminyak is a must-do activity on your trip to Bali.
The most famous warungs in Seminyak include Warung Sulawesi, Warung Kolega, and Warung Aneka Rasa. At these warungs, you can enjoy authentic Balinese local food at affordable rates.
Even though these warungs are not that fancy, they also these warungs have long queues of people hoping to get their favorite meal.
You will find many big, well-equipped, and professionally managed restaurants naming them “warungs”, to indicate that they serve traditional food.
8. Enjoy a sunset drink:
Seminyak is very popular for its beaches and mind-blowing sunsets. Seminyak offers you everything to enjoy the wonderful sunset.
There are a handful of places where you can have a drink while enjoying the sunset.
Some of the names that top the list to have a sunset drink include Potato Head, Ku De Ta, Moon Light Kitchen and Bar, and La Plancha, the most colorful and exciting of all.
La Plancha offers you bean bags to lay back and enjoy your drink and sunset with your feet in the sand.
9. Batu Belig Beach:
This beach is located in the Kerobokan Village. This beach is also famous among surfers as it offers big and crashing waves.
The sand here is greyish brown colored and soft on feet. Here at Batu Belig Beach, you can do a lot of exciting activities including walking along the beach, sunbathing, swimming, and enjoying the sunset.
You can also fly a kite or get a ride on the horseback. While sunset you can see a lot of photographers capturing the beauty of Batu Belig Beach.
10. Mirror Bali Lounge and Club:
Mirror Bali Lounge and Club is the most premium hangout spot in Seminyak. It is a Gothic-themed nightclub.
It is located at the main Jalan Petitanget Street. This club is one of the most stylish clubs in Seminyak where you can dance on deep bass to industrial house and hip-hop.
This club also offers exotic drinks ranging from vodka blends, bullies of Chandon and Moscato, and signature cocktails such as Blanc Fleur, and Irish Tiramisu.
In food, you can have beef kebabs, quesadillas, calamari, and fries. This club is open from Wednesdays to Sundays. The times are 11 pm to 5 am.
Food to try in Seminyak:
1. Pisang Goreng:
It is a local and famous dessert in Seminyak. Pisang Goreng is basically fried bananas.
In Seminyak, you will find them in various shapes from the small sweet varieties to large ones that seem like a weapon.
These fried bananas are served with honey or palm sugar syrup, a little bit of flaked coconut, and vanilla ice cream.
On the roadside stalls, you will get the plain Pisang Goreng without any garnishing.
2. Mini Rijstaffel:
It is a Dutch word that means “Rice Table”.
This dish contains a mixed selection of Balinese and Indonesian delicacies like Bebak Betatu (smocked duck), Chicken with sambal, Prawns, Pork and Chicken Stakes, Sayur Urap, Potato Croquettes, Tempe, Tofu, and yellow Nasi Tumpeng (rice cone).
3. Gado-Gado:
Gado-Gado literally means “Mix-Mix”. It is one of Bali’s best-known dishes.
Gado-Gado is a vegetable salad bathed in classic and flavored peanut sauce. It is served cold.
It is served at a base of boiled long beans, spinach, potato, corn, egg, bean sprouts, cucumber, tofu, and tempe.
How to reach Seminyak:
1. Reach Seminyak by flight:
The nearest airport is Bali Denpasar Airport. Seminyak is about 10.5 km drive away from this airport.
You can get a taxi or a bus to get to the city center. It will take about 35 minutes to reach Seminyak by taxi and it will cost you around 150,000 IDR.
The bus will take 55 minutes as you will need to make a change in Kuta, it will cost you about 7,000 IDR. The bus runs from 4:55 am to 10:15 pm
2. Reach Seminyak by road:
If you want to travel Seminyak from the nearby cities, the cheapest way is to drive and the fastest way is to catch a taxi.
If you want to enjoy the journey then traveling by bus is advised.
