8+ Cool Places in Seminyak and Its Surrounding Areas
There are numerous cool places in Seminyak and its surrounding areas. Are you curious about them? Below, we list 4 awesome spots near Seminyak and 4 incredible ones inside the area. Extra tip: You can reach some of the places below within few-minute drive. So, you will find hiring a private car with local driver necessary to help you move around comfortably. All right, travelers! Without further ado, let’s see our selection of must-visit places in Seminyak and its surroundings. Enjoy!
1. Waterbom Bali
Just a little info, Seminyak (and Legian) is an extended area of Kuta to the north. That is to say, this sub-district is a part of Kuta District. You must already know that there are tons of popular places to go in Kuta. Well, Waterbom Bali is one of them. Spreading in Jalan Kartika Plaza, just about 24-minute drive from Seminyak, this huge water park is a marriage between relaxing natural garden and thrilling water slides. Trying all the fun water slides and attractions is undoubtedly an exciting activity to do in Kuta. Keep reading to learn about activities in Seminyak Bali!
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2. Bali Ratu Tiara Spa
While you are in Jalan Kartika Plaza, there is one place you can visit to get an ultimate relaxation. Bali Ratu Tiara Spa is where you can release the stiffness on your shoulders. Indeed, Spa and massage is very popular in Bali. It is because massage helps your body and mind to relax. But, you don’t have to go all the way to Kuta for that. If you stay in Seminyak, you can have the service of In Villa Spa and Massage. With this service, the therapists will go to your place. So, you won’t need to go outside your resort/villa. Or, go to Bodyworks Bali, one of the most popular and noteworthy spa houses in Seminyak.
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3. Bali Wake Park
From Seminyak, it takes you around 24-minutes drive to reach Bali Wake Park. This first and only cable wakeboarding park in Bali is in Jalan Raya Pelabuhan Benoa no. 7X, Pedungan, South Denpasar. As the name suggests, you can enjoy wakeboarding here. The park applies full-size cable systems with eight carriers at its 5-hectare artificial lake. This allows eight riders to go at once. Besides, the two towers system makes this activity safe even for beginners and children.
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4. Tropical Beaches
All right! Enough for the surrounding areas; let’s talk about Seminyak itself! Seminyak houses gorgeous tropical beaches. They can even beat the beauty of the famed yet crowded Kuta Beach. Seminyak beaches have more challenging surf breaks worth conquering. Besides surfing, there are some more activities in Seminyak Bali that you can do at its beaches. They include sunbathing, strolling across the coastline, and many others. Also, they offer stunning views with their jaw-dropping golden sunset backdrop. While Odyssey Surf School offers coaching in Kuta, you can also find several good surf schools all over Seminyak beaches. Among most famous beaches are Double Six Beach, La Plancha Beach, and many others.
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5. Ku De Ta
Seminyak is a beach resort area. So, of course, chilling out in one of its beach clubs is indispensable. One of the oldest and most notable ones is Ku De Ta at Jalan Kayu Aya no. 9, Seminyak. This beachfront restaurant, bar, and beach lounge claims itself as the original sunset destination. It is because Ku De Ta’s guests can get a gorgeous sunset with panoramic view of the Indian Ocean. Talking about a place to chill and experience the luxury nightlife in Seminyak, Ku De Ta is the trendsetter. Not only for dinner or late night snacking, Ku De Ta is also great for lazy breakfast, brunch, and lunch.
6. Revolver Espresso
Gather around, coffee lovers! Are you looking for a place with good brew in Seminyak? Well, head to Revolver Espresso at Jalan Kayu Aya Gang 51, Seminyak. They combine great coffee with excellent service to satisfy their customers. Besides, the satisfaction also comes from their tasty dishes and cool, unique vibe inside the cafe. Katie Allan, a professional surfer who owns the place, established Revolver Espresso in 2011. This small but crowded cafe serves perfect Australian-style coffee. Don’t believe that? How about proving it yourself? Besides its main outlet in Oberoi, they also run Baby Revolver, a cute tiny coffee shop on Petitenget. This unique cafe is open for business from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
7. Seminyak Yoga Shala
It is important to stay fit even when you are on a holiday trip. Yoga is a popular practice in Bali with which you can maintain good physical, mental, and spiritual health. Seminyak Yoga Shala is among the best yoga studios in Bali. So, for your activities in Seminyak Bali, make sure you join one of their various classes. Seminyak Yoga Shala offers Ashtanga Yoga and Hatha Vinyasa Yoga classes six days a week, starting at 7.30 a.m. Their authorized Ashtanga Yoga teacher conducts the classes in a quiet, secluded area. So, the joiners can feel calmer while having their yoga class. Besides, Seminyak Yoga Shala also has a retail store and cafe.
8. Nyaman Gallery
As a matter of fact, Seminyak is not only about modern lifestyle on beaches. Nyaman Gallery is a place to go, especially for art enthusiasts. This contemporary art gallery displays awe-inspiring artworks of (mostly) Balinese and Indonesian artists. The word nyaman in its name literally means ‘cozy’ or ‘comfortable’. It really describes the ambiance you’ll feel once you step inside the gallery. The displayed arts range from wearable ones like traditional Balinese jewelry and clothes to photographs, paintings, and sculptures. You can visit Nyaman Gallery at Jalan Basangkasa no. 88, Seminyak from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on any day.
So, those are our 8+ selection of cool places in Seminyak and its surrounding areas. Of course, there are more to explore in this beach resort area. As an example, if you are looking for a fancy, eclectic place to eat, La Faveta is a great choice. For shopping, you’ll find it delightful to stroll around Seminyak Square or Jalan Laksmana. In short, Seminyak is a small area with millions of fun places to be, right? Sometimes it’s even not enough to explore Seminyak in one stop. But, anyway, make sure you get everything you want while staying in this area. Happy holiday!
