Things to do in Sanur
What we love most about Sanur is that you can make it whatever you want it to be. Get up early and watch the sunrise over the ocean, enjoy coffee and breakfast at cafes on Jalan Danau Tamblingan, explore the little shops and markets, get a relaxing spa treatment or take a bike ride along the beachfront path, eat local food at Warungs and enjoy happy hours with an ocean view. There’s a pace and activity for everyone in Sanur.
Things to do in Sanur
From lazy beach days and sunrise walks to island hopping and exploring hidden shops — there’s more to Sanur than meets the eye.
Accommodation for all budgets and all styles in Sanur
Where you stay can shape your holiday. Sanur offers you such a wide variety of choices, from charming little homestays tucked away down quiet lanes to beautiful resorts right on the beach where you can hear the waves. Finding that perfect spot to stay — whether it’s budget-friendly comfort or a bit of luxury — makes all the difference. We have explored quite a few options over the years, and we want to share what we’ve found to help you make the right choice for your adventures (or relaxation!).
Food, Drink & Local Flavours in Sanur
The food in Sanur is to die for! From delicious, cheap-as-chips meals at a local warung (you must try the Nasi Campur!) to lovely cafes perfect for people-watching with a good Bali coffee, eating in Sanur is a highlight of any trip. And don’t forget those sunset cocktails and cold Bintangs at beach bars practically on the sand! It’s not just about fancy dining at 5 star hotels, it’s about discovering places in small alleys, having chicken satay sticks with sand between your toes and people watching on Jalan Danau Tamblingan. Let me point you towards some of my favourites…
My Sanur Tips & Essentials
Now, for the practical side! A little bit of planning goes a long way towards a stress-free trip. Things like understanding the money, knowing what to pack (and what to leave behind!), how best to get around, and just being aware of local customs can make everything run so much smoother. We have gathered all those essential ‘Things to Know’ right here, hoping to answer your questions before you even have to ask!
Fresh from Sanur
Meet Bec & Mark
We’re Bec and Mark — long-time visitors to Sanur who fell in love with the slower pace of this little corner of Bali and just keep coming back. No packed itineraries, no rush — just wandering the beach, stopping for coffee, finding a new warung for lunch and tracking down the best happy hour spot before the sun goes down.
Mark will be up before anyone else to catch the sunrise over the beach. Bec has very strong opinions about hotel breakfast spreads. Together we’ve spent more hours than we can count walking Sanur’s streets, eating everything in sight and discovering the little places that make this town so special.
Everything on this site comes from our own experience — the hotels we’ve actually stayed in, the restaurants we keep going back to, and the tips we wish someone had told us on our first visit. We hope it helps make your Sanur trip as good as ours.
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Short clips from the streets, beaches and warungs of Sanur
