Bali’s Coolest Surf and Cafe Scene
While Canggu’s main roads get jam-packed with traffic, renting a scooter is the best way to explore small backroads and rice field shortcuts — just be sure you’re confident on two wheels!
Take a surf lesson on Batu Bolong’s beginner-friendly waves.
Work remotely from one of Canggu’s coworking spaces (like Dojo or B Work).
Join a sunset yoga or fitness class at one of the area’s many studios.
Cafe-hop through iconic spots like Crate Café, Milk & Madu, or Shady Shack.
Spend the evening at beach bars and clubs (Old Man’s, The Lawn, or Finns).
Ideal for surfers, digital nomads, young travelers, partygoers, health-conscious foodies, and anyone seeking a hip, lively atmosphere with a beach backdrop.
May to September offers the best surfing conditions and sunny skies. Avoid peak holiday weeks if you want to skip the biggest crowds.
Seminyak – Just south, offering more upscale shopping and dining.
Pererenan – A quieter, slightly more local-feeling area next to Canggu.
Tanah Lot – An iconic Balinese temple on the sea, only 20 minutes away.
