Places to Visit in Seminyak

Though Bali has n number of surfing spots, Echo Beach was started considered to be an important spot for surfing very recently. The local name is Pantai Batu Mejan and the location is famous because of a significant Balinese Hindu sea temple. The advanced reef breaks, the extensive black crystals on the shore, beautiful sunset views from the beach and a number of lip-smacking sea food delicacies available at the beach cafes etc bring the beach to a vantage point from where everything looks amazing.

The black beach is extended up to 35 kms northwest of Kuta and Seminyak. The beach shares space with the verdant green fields of Canggu and other locations liks Berawa, Pererenan, Seseh etc.

Activities: The beach is famous for surfing, sunbathing, swimming, wake boarding, relaxed strolls etc. It is the best choice to have a leisure time with your family or a garden of miracles to capture some amazing photographs.

Location: Jalan Pantai Batu Mejan, Canggu

Are you a shopaholic? Head straight to Jalan Laksmana that is truly a shoppers paradise as here you can find everything. From the small food stalls to the trinkets hops there is something for everyone. This place is dubbed as the shopping capital of Bali and is the main strip of Seminyak. At this place, you can shop trendy outfits at the designer stores or can test your bargaining skills with the street vendors.

This is a 1 km long road where you can find literally everything, be it fashion, furniture, or basic homewares. Apart from this, here you can also shop for precious accessories like bangles, lockets, rings, pendants, and a whole lot more of it. There are multi-concept stores that sell a lot of things so that you need not visit a dozen stores and buy the best from one place.

Highlights: Jewelry shops, food restaurants and stalls, trendy outfits shops, and a whole lot more of local handicrafts.

Location: Jl. Laksmana, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia

Timings: 24 hours open

Entrance Fees: No Entry Fees

The first and the biggest reality room escape game in Indonesia is Totem Room Escape and within a short span of time it brought laurels to Indonesia after competing with the best escape games in the world. It started in Jakarta in 2014 and now it has branches in other cities like Badung, Semarang, and Bali.

The peculiarity of Totem Room Escape is the perfect collaboration of high quality puzzles with proper tech gadgets. The rooms will be decorated thematically which in turn promises the participants an awesome time to solve the puzzles and escape from the room. You are free to book any themed room through the website and thus the procedures become hassle-free.

Highlights: Locked in dark land, Egyptian Secret, Kidnapped, Mission Impossible and Chocolate Factory only for kids are the rooms you will be locked in and have to escape from. You have 50-60 minutes to escape and normally a group of 5-6 people will be participating and it will vary according to the room.

Entry fee: USD 20 per person is the entry fee.

Timings: From 10:00 am to 10:00 pm on all days. You can choose the convenient slot for one hour game.

Location: Jalan Kayu Aya No.27, Near Seminyak Square, Across Starbucks, Seminyak, Bali.

One of the most sought in the list of places to visit in Seminyak, this a luxury beach resort area snuggled in the southern region of Bali. Offering a whole wide list of lavish villas, high-end shopping places, and countless other things, this is an unmissable part.

If you wish to calm yourself down, then you can visit the traditional Balinese style spas but if adventure is your agenda of a vacation then you can witness the enthralling water sports at the beaches. Be it a world-class resort or a lit nightclub, this place lacks nowhere and caters to all the needs of a vacationer.

Location: 8 km away from Denpasar

Biasa art space was started as a natural response to Susanna Perini’s encounter with the upcoming artists in Java and Bali. The art gallery came to the public with an exhibition in 2005 with which the founder was trying to present the contemporary Indonesian and international artists to the visitors of Bali as well as the natives. Through the exhibition, she was capturing the eyes of people toward the development of the progressive art the young talents can bring forth.

Several years down the line, the gallery managed to attract a lot of artists come and have dialogues and interact with the public. A number of exhibitions and projects were staged in collaboration with national and international art institutions.

Highlights: The solo and group exhibitions conducted here introduced many artists from different parts of the world including Jumaldi Alfi, Enzo Cucchi, Heri Dono, Matteo Basile, FX Harsono, and much more. There are currently two exhibition spaces.

One on level 2 which has the newly launched BIASA+ retail store in Seminyak and other above the retail store in Kemang, Jakarta. They continue to exhibit solo and group exhibitions with the help of Government and private institutions.

Location: Jalan Raya Seminyak 34, Kuta, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Resting amidst the vibrant streets of the famous island of Bali lies the Seminyak’s Eat Street is a road which is located at a distance from the upmarket beach clubs. This is one of the most famous areas to find some of the locally famous restaurants and bars. Out of all the locations in Seminyak, this is one of the most popular places for bar hopping and experiencing the nightlife of Bali.

Stretched across the area of Jl Raya Seminyak to Jl Kayu Aya till the Jl Raya Petitenget, this street is a haven for the culinary enthusiasts. The dining places at this street are endless and the foodies out there can find a wide range of food options. Starting from the traditional Balinese food to the authentic Italian and Japanese cuisines, there is a lot to explore.

From the fancy and chic restaurants to the hip bars and cafes, the food enthusiastic travelers can find a wide array of places to eat. This is considered to be the first area in Bali which has laid the food culture on the island. The Eat street is also called the ‘Jalan Laksman’ and ‘Jalan Oberloi’ in Seminyak.

Surrounded by the wall-to-wall blue taxis and scooter which clogs up this narrow strip in Seminyak, the eat street is truly a haven for the enthusiastic foodies. To know more about the Eat Street Seminyak, here is a handy guide which will give an insight into some of the best places to eat and popular things to do around.

An influential art gallery that represents Bali-based contemporary local artists and their uniquely carved talents as well as the international artists is Nyaman Gallery in Seminyak. Nayman means cozy or comfortable in the local language. The visitors will be taken to enjoy the contemporary art prevailing in Bali. 

You will be able to find wearable art crafts, jewelry, paintings, photographs, sculptures and similar items that depict the current position of Indonesian and international artistic values. It came into existence in February, 2015. The gallery portrays an exclusive, familial and long term relationship with the artists it features.

Highlights: In this gallery, you will come to see how the modern overshadows upon the traditional and how the East culture outshines the West. There are street art-inspired presentations like paintings, urban photography and sculptures, glass works and homemade jewelries that depict the Balinese culture in jewelry.

The gallery is a venture under Nyaman Group which is a famous luxury travel and concierge service.

Timings: 09:00 am to 09:00 pm on all days.

Location: Jalan Raya Basangkasa, No.88, Seminyak

If you are a lover of retail shopping, then you must visit Seminyak Square in Bali which is an attractive shopping complex filled with small boutiques and designer shops. It is located in the heart of Seminyak where you can get the unleashed views of the resort village clearly. The shops in the complex array an attractive range of clothes, jewelry, accessories, books, artworks, souvenirs etc. 

There are international brands as well where you can purchase from. This is the best option in Bali to grab some exciting items like designer swim and surf wear, batik clothing, Balinese furniture, English books, statues of Buddha etc. The cafes and restaurants opened will let you relaxed for some time after the extensive stroll of yours around the complex.

Highlights: Indulge in some luxurious spa therapies at one of the spas and feel authentically rejuvenated. The beach is very close to the complex as you can walk down to watch the mesmerizing sunset. Enjoy the cocktails at one of the beach restaurants while you look at the beautiful sea in front of you. A free car parking service at the complex makes its name spread across the city.

Timing: The square is open from mid-morning to late night but according to the shops, the opening time may vary.

Location: It is located at a distance that would take around 30 minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport. A 15 minute drive by car from Kuta will also take you to Seminyak Square.

To escape to the grandeur of nature, to rejuvenate into the unseen persona of your inner self, a day you will spend at the famous Double Six Beach will help you. A mesmerizing beach location where a number of activities to keep you exhilarated is Double Six Beach. The extended sandy beach is located on the west coast of Bali and the peaceful ambience here will not leave you bewitched.

People come here to relax and spend some time at utmost peace. The shore is friendly, giving the visitors many opportunities to indulge in a leisurely beach walk or to experience an authentic Balinese massage.

Activities: For those who would love to be active on the beach, there are horse riding, surfing, snorkeling, swimming, beach volleyball, football and other similar activities. Anyone who comes to the beach will not return with disappointment. Moreover, try sampling the best selling beer in Bali that is Bintang from any hotel on the shore and while you sip it, enjoy the Bali Sea’s waves crashing against the beautiful beach. Watch the darling sunset when the total surrounding becomes alluring.

Location: Double Six Beach is located in the village of Seminyak and the end of Jalan Double Six. It lies about 30 minutes away from Ngurah Rai International Airport and also about 15 minutes away from Kuta.

Seminyak Yoga Shala is a great place for people who want to learn and practice the art of yoga and relax their minds. The Yoga Shala has experienced and trained professionals who guide you through various yoga practices. Seminyak Yoga Shala provides mats and hand towels to customers who join the yoga practices.

The place has many yoga practices and programs like the 6-day Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga program, Hatha Vinyasa Flow classes, and the traditional Qi Gong and Tai Chi. The expert teachers guide you through each program and help you relax in the best possible way.

Location: Raya Basangkasa No.1200A, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Timing: Seminyak Yoga Shala is open on all days of the week for 24 hours. The classes begin at 7:30 am and have sessions at 9:30 am, 4 pm, and 5:30 pm.