Summer weekend in Bali (Denpasar & Canggu)
How locals do summer in Bali (Denpasar & Canggu) — patios, beaches, festivals and the long-evening rituals that only happen in July and August.
Top spots in Bali (Denpasar & Canggu)
Ubud Monkey Forest
FamilyUbud
Sacred sanctuary with 1,200 macaques — hold your bag.
Canggu Beach
OutdoorsCanggu
Beginner-friendly surf at Batu Bolong, beach bonfires at sunset.
Tegallalang Rice Terraces
OutdoorsUbud
Stepped paddies, swing photo spots, coconuts at the top.
La Brisa / La Plancha
NightlifeCanggu / Seminyak
Beach clubs with sunset DJs and beanbag-on-sand vibes.
Pretty Poison
NightlifeCanggu
Skate-bowl bar — punk shows, cheap Bintang, late-night skating.
Where to eat
Crate Café
$$Café · Canggu
Famous Canggu brunch queue — açaí bowls and big-portion smashed avos.
Locavore
$$$$Modern Indonesian · Ubud
Asia's 50 Best — 8-course tasting from 95% local ingredients.
Naughty Nuri's
$$BBQ · Ubud
Smoky pork ribs and Anthony Bourdain's favourite martini.
Warung Mak Beng
$Balinese · Sanur
One menu since 1941: fried fish, soup, rice — go for lunch.
Live & on stage
Bali Spirit Festival
Ubud · May · Yoga / World
Potato Head Beach Club
Seminyak · Year-round · DJ / Electronic
Ubud Writers & Readers Fest
Ubud · Oct · Literary
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Canggu Beach, Ubud Monkey Forest. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Bali (Denpasar & Canggu) and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.