Kedonganan Beach — Attraction in Kuta

I love this area for the fishing boats and local life. If you walk out on the pier near Fish Market you will always find a friendly local person who will talk to you. If you like watching tourists have a lot of fun watching bus loads of them from China enjoying their beach freedom. There are a few resort hotels, some incredibly expensive down to the strange old Sari Segara resort that is so run down and like a dinosaur of a past tourist age, but fascinating to say the least. Very cheap to stay. Great for budget tourist. In the raining season you will be more than shocked by the plastic and rubbish. It is unbelievable people sit above the rubbish at the fish restaurants fine dining with their plastic bottles of water. So bizzare. In the dry season the beach is very pretty and mostly clean. Local families are forced to the end of the beach near the airport by tourism and gather at the end of the day. Local vendors selling corn, peanuts and other delicious treats. A new line of bamboo huts as small bars and restaurants has also taken up the fisherman's space, just before the locals area , but not many tourist come here yet. So maybe nice place to hangout. Bali the good and the bad. I think most tourists don't see the true reality of what tourism has done both to the environment and the local life. I find the people are still beautiful. One small smile or nod of head and you receive instant response and...

Absolutely beautiful beach. One of the most serene and peaceful coastal spots I’ve come across. I visited on a Thursday afternoon, and the atmosphere was calm, very quiet, and almost meditative. The beach wasn’t crowded at all, which made it easy to fully relax and enjoy the natural surroundings without any distractions. The gentle sound of waves combined with the soft breeze created the perfect backdrop for unwinding.

The sand is clean and soft underfoot, and the water was good temperature and looked inviting, ideal for a swim or simply dipping your feet while walking along the shore. What makes this place even more enjoyable is its location. Its close to a number of beach resorts and small local spots where you can grab a refreshing drink or enjoy a light meal while overlooking the sea. Some of the beach cafés nearby offer comfortable seating, loungers, or beanbags right on the sand, adding to the laid-back vibe of the area.

Whether you’re a solo traveler looking for peace, a couple seeking a quiet moment, or even just passing through, this beach is well worth a visit. It’s not just beautiful, it’s the kind of place that helps you reset and...

Just outside the local fish market located near Bali International Airport, there is Kedonganan Beach. It's not a common destination for beach walking, because visitors mostly go there for the fish market, barbeque, and fishing.

If one walk further they will find more touristy Jimbaran beach with row of restaurants but beware of the restaurant, before we were fooled before. Having a seafood meal here is more down to earth (although it's not for everyone) but I will go into more details when reviewing the market.

This review is about the beach. It's not my favorite beach but my dog and I had decent walk and met quite a number of stray friends, some of them were very friendly. There are a lot of cats near the seaside market, and for a number of times we went there, fish carcasses on the sand. There are also boats coming in and out and the beach is more fishy than the rest. However, the further we walk, the clearer...