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Living in Uluwatu, Bali
December 14th, 2022
Uluwatu, Indonesia
Sasha & Eric Hathaway
Tucked in the southern peninsula of Bali, Uluwatu is a somewhat hidden gem.
This quaint area has everything and more you could ask for: amazing restaurants, fantastic cafes, unbelievable surf, hidden beaches, and a fantastic nightlife. Although Uluwatu is becoming the next up and coming area of Bali, and growth is happening in every direction, it’s still a little slice of paradise and a place we quickly learned to call home.
Dreamland Beach - Although a hotspot for surfing as there is both a left and right hand break, this beach is still somewhat less crowded than the more popular places around the island (Padang, Bingin, Balangan), and it timed right you can even find your own personal spot of sand with no one in sight. Although there’s a stand for donations, you don’t have to pay an entrance fee to spend your day in this stunning paradise.
Thomas Beach - Tucked in a somewhat hidden inlet right up from Padang and across the street from the popular cafe Suka Espresso, Thomas Beach was a little slice of heaven. A thin inlet of white sand beach, not crowded, calm current, and the perfect place to spend an afternoon and catch a tan. Also there’s no charge to enter which is always a plus!
Best Beaches
Best Spas
Single Fin’s - Sunday nights at Single Fins are a legendary event in Uuwatu. Packed to the brim with people, great music, cheap drinks, and a super chill venue, this is the place to be. The party might stop at 1am here but it continues on until sunrise at a street party flowing out of a supermarket right up the road. Get ready to dance like a latina because this place can get crazy!
Ulu Cliffhouse - Always has something going on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
Savaya - A stunning cliffside club that hosts big name DJ’s from around the globe. Be ready to spend some money because this is definitely one of the boujier places in Uluwatu, but definitely worth it to check out once or twice!
Rolling Fork - Most nights this restaurant is a chilled family owned Italian Restaurant (the owner is by far one of the sweetest Italian men I’ve ever met and he runs the place with his daughter). However, every Tuesday night starting at 8pm the place starts to ramp up and you can find everybody and their mothers here for some salsa dancing!
Nightlife
Best Cafe’s (Breakfast/Lunch)
Mason - An amazing Indian fusion restaurant conveniently located right before the Istana, this became one of our evening staples to grab a bite at!
Gooseberry - Although I wouldn’t recommend spending the money on dinner, this place has one of the BEST sandwiches either of us has had in our entire lives. It is a must if you are craving something homey, delicious, and are not a vegan!
Mana - We didn’t discover Mana until our second to last day on the island, which was such a shame because the minute we step foot into this stunning cliffside pool/lounge/restaurant we knew we had to come back. Not only do they serve great food from breakfast to lunch, it’s the perfect place to spend a day at the pool, tan, and even get some work done with the amazing views as creative inspiration!
Favorite Restaurants (Lunch/Dinner)