Best Sunset Spots in Bali by Scooter (and How to Ride Home Safely)
Bali’s west coast faces the setting sun, which means almost every evening ends with a spectacular sky. With a scooter you can chase it — a different beach or cliff every night. Here are the best spots and how to get there and back.
Canggu and around
- Echo Beach and Batu Bolong — surfers silhouetted against the sun, beach bars and parking right by the sand.
- Pererenan and Seseh — quieter black-sand beaches a few minutes north.
- Tanah Lot — the sea temple on a rock, 30–45 minutes from Canggu. See Tanah Lot by scooter.
Seminyak, Legian and Kuta
- Double Six and Seminyak beach — bean-bags and umbrellas lined up on the sand.
- Kuta beach — lively and easy to reach, with lots of parking nearby.
Jimbaran and Uluwatu
- Jimbaran Bay — seafood dinners on the sand as the sun sets and planes land.
- Uluwatu Temple — cliff-top views and the kecak fire dance. Watch out for the monkeys.
- Cliff-top cafés above Bingin, Suluban and Padang Padang.
Getting there: Canggu to Uluwatu by scooter.
Something different
- Sanur faces east — it’s a sunrise spot, not a sunset one.
- Lovina in North Bali has calm sunsets over the sea.
- Rice-field sunsets around Ubud and Pererenan — golden light over the paddies.
Timing
Sunset in Bali is roughly between 6 and 6:45 pm through the year. Arrive 45–60 minutes early to park, find a spot and catch the golden hour. Parking near popular beaches fills up fast.
Riding home after dark
This is the part that matters. After sunset, everyone leaves at once, it gets dark quickly, and some riders have been drinking. To stay safe:
- Wait 20–30 minutes for the rush to clear.
- Ride slowly with your headlights on.
- Avoid unlit rice-field shortcuts — stick to the main roads.
- If you’ve had a drink, leave the bike and take a Grab.
More in riding a scooter at night in Bali.
Parking and security
Use attended parking (IDR 2–5k), take the key and lock the steering. See scooter theft in Bali.
Book a bike
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best sunset in Bali?
Popular spots include Tanah Lot, Echo Beach in Canggu, Seminyak and Double Six, Jimbaran Bay and the cliffs at Uluwatu.
What time is sunset in Bali?
Roughly between 6 and 6:45 pm throughout the year. Arrive 45–60 minutes early.
Is Sanur good for sunset?
Sanur faces east, so it is a sunrise spot. Head to the west coast for sunsets.
Is it safe to ride a scooter home after sunset in Bali?
Yes with care: wait for traffic to clear, ride slowly with lights on, stick to main roads and never ride after drinking.