The Ultimate Travel guide for Bali(Seminyak area)

South of Bali is home to the seaside town of Seminyak. It is a well-liked vacation spot and a great location for a beach vacation. Beautiful beaches, opulent resorts, and top-notch dining are available to visitors.  It has been drawing surfers from all over the world for decades and features some of the top surf breaks in the world.

Seminyak also has some fantastic shopping options, with boutiques selling anything from high-end apparel to traditional Balinese crafts. You can find everything you need to know about the uber-hiped area of Seminyak - Bali's most celebrated social, dining, and cafe scene. Not only that we will answer all your questions related to where to stay, where to eat, shopping, Book experiences in Bali risk-free, Things to do, beach clubs etc. And a lot of suggestions are family-focused. An affordable luxury Travel tip, tricks, ideas and everything in between. Bali escapes are a must for everyone on the planet to experience nature and luxury at the same time. 

If you are after an overall complete guide for your Bali trip and Places to Visit across Bali- here is our latest guide. And if you are after someone who can capture your beautiful travel in bali with photography- Check our freelancer Photographers in bali.  

SIM CARD

To start - the first and foremost question which every traveller has is where do I get the SIM card from? Simple- Don't buy it from the Airport. You might be tempted to buy it when you land at the airport. But wait nananana- save some bucks for yourself as you definitely be gonna spend a lot on your Bali trip from this point. 

Take a Taxi from the airport and ask the driver to take you to the nearest mini Mart or Circle K with your passport, yes they need a copy of it you get a legitimate SIM card which will cost $12 AUD for 30 days with 10GB of data. It makes life so easy with WhatsApp, google maps, looking for taxis or just staying connected with fellow travellers. Your life gets easier so for once and for all the first thing you sort out is the SIM card. You might get free Wi-Fi at cafes, restaurants, your hotel or your stay but not everywhere so when you are in a taxi or walking down the street you definitely need your phone and Google Maps handy.

Let's talk about food baby! 

Now coming to the very next and important question- Where are the good places to eat local food? Here is the list of your **restaurants** in Seminyak

There is a street called - JL. Kayu Aya aka “Eat street”, walk along the street and you'll find so many options to choose from, so really go for a walk and choose what you feel like. Haven't listed each name of the restaurant on that street here but the best idea is to get your driver to take you there and wait with your shopping bags while you fill up some fuel for your body. 

Family Friendly Restaurants

If you are after a family-friendly restaurant list here for you -

1. Jl. Kayu Aya Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia https://goo.gl/maps/ParMBy1hMXDwn6GWA
2. Barbacoa - one of my Traveler's Favourite choices -. Mexican/Latin American, good for kids (get the nitrogen ice cream!!)
3. La Plancha - burgers on the beach, fun for the kids, sit in the bean bags and watch the sunset
4. Motel Mexicola (not great with little kids, Sea Circus is better for kids)
5. Sea Circus - Baja Mexican (BEST fish tacos, rice paper rolls & churros )
6. Scooby Doo Burgers is fun for kids for lunch (near Bintang supermarket).
7. Lacalaca Cantina - Seminyak, cheap fresh Mexican/family friendly
8. Ginger Moon
9. Bo & Bun - Vietnamese absolutely delicious. The 12-hour pho is amazing & their signature dish “try everything” starter plate as well
10. Kunis - Japanese
11. Slippery Stone - Greek - the yiros lamb & fried saganaki is
12. The Italian Job (previously Trattoria), has been rebranded, the pizza is awesome
13. Sister fields (very popular for breakfast, Australian-owned)
14. Revolver coffee- the best coffee in Bali
15. Dough Darlings (artisan doughnuts) one in Seminyak village & another in Pettinget.
16. BATIK Restaurant Bar (adults or family’s, amazing Asian food, wins best in Bali often, great price and the fit out is amazing)

ADULTS ONLY restaurants 

Here is the List for all you solo travellers, Couples or just adults. Yes, we mean ADULTS ONLY Restaurants.

1. La Lucciola - Italian, breakfast, lunch or dinner, good for adults
2. Metis - Famous among tourists (French, more for just grown-ups).
3. Bambu (ah-mazing, one of the best in Bali, not really for kids. The steamed prawns for entree, ribs, roughest or vegetarian platter & banana crepes for dessert )
4. Mamasan (booking essential, more for grown-ups)
5. La Favele (same owners as la Laguna & la plancha)
6. Bikini

Vegan and Vegetarian  LUNCH

There is something for everyone in Bali

1. Earth Cafe - All vegan/vegetarian food, amazing raw cakes, delish smoothies, juices etc
2. Revolver (coffee house) yummy snacks and drinks
3. Sisterfields - Amazing breakfast (smashed avo & polenta chips)
4. Boss Man (burgers)

Did somebody say ICE CREAM!!

And where do you go for the best ICE CREAM!! Yes you'll need Ice creams in that warm weather 

1. Gelato Factory (lots of different locations, traditional Italian recipes, the dairy-free and dark chocolate options as well )
2. Mad Pops (available at Waterbomb park & Earth Cafe, vegan ice poles, amazing flavours
3. Gusto Gelato (Bali’s best-kept ice cream secret, the apple crumble, strawberry macaron & one with the crunchy toffee pieces is the bomb!)
4. Mades Kunis ice cream (front of Mades Warung, the butter salted caramel is to DIE for!)

Where are the best Beach clubs in Bali? 

1. Mono beach house
2. Skai beach club (Padma hotel)- family-friendly
3. La Plancha Beach Bar (bean bag on the beach, very goodusy)- Good during sunsets, and kids loved it
4. Potato Head – (good food, great location, a bit "too cool" though- Adults only)
5. Ku de Ta - on the beach, great location (can take kids, better for lunchtime though)
6. Canguu
7. La LAGUNA - Spanish, go early so you can see the sun go down. Have the creme brûlée on the spoon. Canggu beach, good for kids too, NEW FAVE!!
8. Milk & Madu - good for breakfast & lunch, Tuesday & Sunday 2-4-1 pizzas that are awesome - Canguu
9. Watercress - Canguu (same owner as Milk & Madu)
10. Beetle nut
11. Dandelion
12. Laca Lita
13. Sprout (amazing breakfast, have the green omelette )
14. The Savage Kitchen (bulletproof coffee & awesome salads, breakfasts etc)
15. The lawn (Canggu beach) is amazing for lunch, have the Gado Gado, Mac & cheese balls and they are to die for.

All above are all great recommendations for the best places to take pictures in Bali. If not Instawotrhy, at least best for a fun time with your friends and family. 

Best try and tested Villa’s by Australians and for Australians.

1. Emocean - 3 bedroom very family friendly, great location walking distance to Bintang supermarket
2. Hermosa - 5 bedroom great for a big group with kids, very family-friendly, great location walking distance to Bintang supermarket
3. Villa Tania - 3 bedroom, very family-friendly, great location walking distance to Laksamana
4. Villa Chandra (9 villa complex) - Very family friendly, amazing staff, one of the great scheluded places in bali

Best RESORTS in Bali which are also Family friendly. 

1. The W
2. Padma
3. The Alila
4. The Legian
5. The Seminyak
6. Niksoma
7. Munduk Moding plantation- Great as a Bali proposal photoshoot location. 

Getting Massages in Bali is a ritual. 

Make sure you book a massage or multiple or daily massage if you are anywhere in Bali. That's what affordable luxury means when you are on vacation in Bali. Here are a few options:- 

1. Therapy spa Seminyak -Beautiful interiors and hygienic places with the staff being kind ($17-$30AUD for an hour and trust us- its worth it!)

Must Visit SHOPS 

1. Eat street in general (get your driver to take you there and walk up and down for an amazing shopping experience - Make sure you bargain for a deal)
2. Sandio - Ballet flats
3. Sabia - beautiful dresses
4. Feather & Find - Beautiful dresses/jumpsuits
5. Kids a go go
6. Jellyfish kids
7. Magali Pascal
8. Lily Jean
9. Lost in Paradise
10. Buddha wear
11. Mist
12. From
13. Joy Jewellery
14. Auguste
15. Nico Nico (swimwear)
16. Mister Zimi
17. Beach Gold
18. Bel Nin - Leather, Jl Pura Bagus Taruna 17
19. Leather backpack from the leather store opposite Dolphin leather in the lane between Melasti & Padma. A hidden gem but you ll be able to find it for sure. Just ask locals! 
20. Mr beanbag (bean bags and hammocks, cushion covers) best, bags for $30-$40 each on average, covers $7 and they are great quality. Just put beans when you reach back home for a Balinese Vibe at your home. 
21. Shoe and bag Shop opposite Therapy spa- in Seminyak ($30aus, amazing value)

THINGS TO DO and EXPLORE BALI as a LOCAL

1. Waterbomb park
2. White water rafting in Ubud (so much fun & great value!)
3. Water sports at Nusa Dua
4. Cooking classes (great for older kids lots of different ones I like the ones in Ubud in authentic Bali homes including market tours etc)
5. Mamasan has an incredible cooking class that includes a bike tour
6. Bike ride from the mountains (Bali bike tours)
7. Visit Ubud- one of the best photo spots in Bali with background local markets, lovely cafes and green jungle-surrounded resorts
8. If you have a young daughter - take them to Bodyworks for a cream hair bath! (they going to love it. So fun!)
9. best inside out braids - Carla Spa (just down from Seminyak village on way to Ku de ta opposite Starbucks)
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Tipping

The basic wage in Bali is around $400AUD/ Monthly and hotel workers get around $600AUD a month (they work 6 days a week) That’s between $150,000-$230,000RPA day.

Not a requirement really but it's a good gesture when you already spending so much on holidays- a few bucks to the hard worker like your driver, or helper, at the restaurant will go a long way.

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