Echo Beach - best for people watching

What was once the go-to destination for a romantic seafront barbecue has now become one of the most admired oceanfront spots to see and be seen. Echo Beach is the watering hole of Canggu with countless surf spots in every direction and shabby-chic bars dotted along the black sands to enjoy the views. And what a view there is. Expect beach babes in their Brazilian-cut bikinis, scruffy haired surfer dudes with sun-kissed bods, and beloved Bali dogs with their expat owners taking a sunset stroll. This lively, community-vibe coastline goes from a playground of sun and surf by day, to a wild party spot by night. Bring an acoustic guitar for extra street cred, and don’t forget the dog treats.

Echo Beach Bali is located at end of Jl. Pura Batu Mejan, past Dojo Coworking and directly in front of Echo Beach Club.

For those staying in Canggu it’s walkable from the main street of Batu Bolong and the most popular for surfing.

We recommend renting a scooter to get around Bali. You can hire them for around 50,000 IDR per day, and it’s the cheapest and easiest way to travel. Although if you’re not comfortable driving on two wheels then drivers are available to hire all over the island for around 500,000 IDR per day (8 hours).