How to Canggu,
by the locals.
Hand-picked restaurants, beach clubs, gyms, and day trips. Everything we actually recommend to our own friends.
Canggu and Pererenan have exploded in the last five years — and that means finding the good spots is harder than ever. This is our honest shortlist, curated from years of living here. No sponsorships. Just places we'd take our own friends.
Best breakfasts
Touché
Local favourite
Woods
Garden setting
Open House
All-day breakfast
Honey
Healthy bowls
Best restaurants
Shelter
Must do — international menu
Yuki
Japanese speciality
Arte
Italian restaurant
Mostly
Elevated modern
Sol Rooftop
Amazing sunset view
Penny Lane
Must-try
Local experience (warungs)
Warung Pantai Seseh
Beachfront sunset dinner at Seseh beach
Pantai Pererenan Warungs
Local food watching surfers and sunset
Beach clubs & day clubs
La Brisa
Iconic sunset spot + Sunday market
The Lawn
Classic Canggu beach club
Le Bajo
Day club at Pantai Lima
Luna
Beachfront vibes
Gyms & sport
Jungle Padel Pererenan
Padel tennis — walking distance
OMNI
Premium gym
Bali Padel Academy
More padel courts
Pilates Studio
Classes throughout the week
Bars & nightlife
Old Man's
Lively beachfront bar, laid-back surf vibe
Desa Kitsune
Japanese-inspired cocktails + food
Villa Morabito
Luxe pool parties every Friday (Berawa)
Miss Fish
Trendy nightclub for late-night dancing
Day trips beyond Canggu
Uluwatu
Full day- Uluwatu Temple — cliff-side sunset
- Kecak Fire Dance performance
- Padang Padang & Dreamland beaches
- Single Fin for sunset drinks
Ubud
Full day- Ubud Monkey Forest
- Tegallalang Rice Terraces
- Tirta Empul Temple — purification ritual
- Ubud Art Market
- Traditional Balinese massage
Nusa Penida
Overnight- Kelingking Beach (the T-Rex viewpoint)
- Crystal-clear snorkelling at Manta Point
- Angel's Billabong & Broken Beach
- Stay 1 night to beat the day crowds
Survival tips
Rent a scooter
Best way to explore Canggu — fast, cheap, and lets you reach hidden beaches.
Catch the sunset
Pererenan Beach or Echo Beach with a cold Bintang in hand. Non-negotiable.
Try surfing
Canggu is a surfer's paradise. Batu Bolong or Echo Beach for lessons and rentals.
Download Gojek
Ride-hailing and food delivery — makes Bali life 10× easier.
Ready for your own slice of paradise?
Our team is on-site and happy to organise anything you see here — just ask.