The picture-perfect bay of Selong Belanak is one of the most talked-about beaches of the coast, drawing both locals and visitors to its lengthy, powdery shoreline. Upon arrival, expect to pay around 10,000Rp for parking before a narrow sandy path takes you through a gap in between two beach warungs (family restaurants). The view becomes panoramic – an elongated beachfront framed by rolling hills on either side. It's certainly not an empty beach, but there's plenty of room to spread out – especially at low tide. Take a stroll, grab a fresh coconut or go for a surf – it's a popular spot for beginners. You can post up with your own beach towel or opt for a lounge chair in front of one of the warungs, so long as you make a purchase while you sunbathe. Come around 5pm, and you might see the local farmers herding their water buffalo after they've grazed in the nearby fields. It's quite a sight.
You can rent surfboards and arrange for a boat out to area breaks. The parking lot is just 400m off the main drag on a good road, the turn is 18km west of Kuta.
