Jimbaran

Jimbaran: the bay, the fish grills and the Rock Bar

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About Jimbaran: the bay, the fish grills and the Rock Bar

Jimbaran’s bay curves south from the airport towards the Bukit. Its northern end is a fishing village, with boats drawn up on the sand; its southern end is a headland of resorts, where AYANA’s Rock Bar sits on the rocks below the cliff.

Sights

Jimbaran Bay and its fishing boats.

Eating and drinking

The beach grills, Sundara at the Four Seasons, the Rock Bar and afternoon tea at Raffles.

Book the Rock Bar or a table on the sand for sunset.

Staying

The Four Seasons at Jimbaran Bay, AYANA and Raffles Bali.

Our advice: the airport is close, which makes Jimbaran a good last night.

Why it's on our list

  • Sights
  • Eating and drinking
  • Staying

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Jimbaran: the bay, the fish grills and the Rock Bar before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Jimbaran: the bay, the fish grills and the Rock Bar are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key places

  1. Jimbaran Bay1.0 kmWalk 12 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 12 min
  2. Ngurah Rai Airport4.8 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 22 min
  3. Pura Luhur Uluwatu9.7 kmCar or taxi 33 min
  4. Pura Tanah Lot20 kmCar or taxi 59 min
  5. Ubud Palace33 kmCar or taxi 90 min

Location

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