Sunset Spots in Berawa (and Where to Eat After)

The west coast of Bali faces the sunset, and Berawa sits right on it. Every evening the whole of Canggu turns towards the sea for half an hour. Here are the places we send guests to watch it, from free and quiet to loud and famous, and what to do once the sky goes dark.

Bali is close to the equator, so the sun sets at almost the same time all year: roughly between 6 PM and 6:45 PM. Arrive thirty minutes early; the best colours often come just after the sun has gone.

1. Berawa Beach, on the sand

The simplest option is also one of the best. Walk to the end of Jl. Pantai Berawa, take off your shoes, and sit on the sand. You get the same horizon as the beach clubs, the surfers coming in on the last waves, and no bill. Bring a drink and a towel. It is our favourite way to start an evening.

2. Finns Beach Club

If you want the sunset with a pool and a DJ, Finns is the classic. It has a long beachfront, several pools and bars, and it has been adults-only since 2025. Book a daybed in high season; at sunset, walk-ins can mean standing room. Our guide to the beach clubs in Berawa has the details.

3. Atlas Beach Fest

Next door, Atlas goes for scale: a huge beach club with a superclub for headline shows. On an event night, the sunset is only the opening act. Check the calendar before you go.

4. Batu Bolong Beach

Ten to fifteen minutes west by scooter, Batu Bolong has the small temple on its rocky point and a beach full of surfers and beanbags at golden hour. It is livelier than Berawa and a good choice if you are staying on the strip. Our comparison of Berawa and Batu Bolong explains the difference.

5. Echo Beach

A little further along the coast, Echo Beach is the surfers’ beach: stronger waves, a rougher edge, and some of the most dramatic skies in Canggu. Stay on the sand or take a table at one of the bars along the front.

6. Tanah Lot, for a special evening

If you have a car and an evening to spare, the sea temple of Tanah Lot, on its rock in the waves, is one of the most famous sunset views in Bali. Count on a drive of half an hour or more depending on traffic, and expect crowds. Leave early and come back for a late dinner.

After the sunset

The sunset crowd gets hungry at the same moment, and many kitchens near the beach close early. Ours does not. Maison Almaz is a few minutes from Berawa Beach, at Jl. Pantai Berawa No. 150, and is open 24 hours a day, with the full Mediterranean menu from 10 AM to 3 AM and a night menu after that.

A good order for the evening: sunset on the sand, then mezze and grilled dishes on our terrace, a signature cocktail, and the shisha lounge if the night is long. For the practical details, see good to know, or reserve a table before you head to the beach.