Canggu isn't as built up as Seminyak and Kuta yet. There is good food, relaxed vibe and has nice waves for surfing and even kiteboarding.
From Denpasar airport, it's about a 40-60 minute long drive depending on traffic.
Rent a scooter from your accommodation (with surfboard rack if necessary). Some luxury villas include a driver & car with the accommodation.
The beaches in Canggu all have dark sand. They are much quieter than the beaches in Seminyak and Kuta.
Dark sanded beach with a few bars and three surf breaks. Careful the rips / currents when swimming.
Beach with restaurants in the parking lot. Good place to learn to surf.
Nice beach to surf beachbreaks and have a beer at the local warung.
There are many spots to surf in Canggu. It can be windy so its best to surf early. Rainwater makes the water murky.
Good wave to learn how to surf, but only when small. The left is good at mid to low tide.
A right hander that is a fair paddle out. Mellow wave when small.
High tide and mid tide only, fast left hand reef break.
A sort of wedge-like left hander.
Mid to high tide right hander in front of the river.
A few different peaks can be found to surf here. Watch the waves then make your pick.
Rustic vibe, healthy food, smoothies and great coffee.
Rustic vibe, healthy food and great juices.
Great quality organic healthy food, wraps, smoothies etc
Open for breakfast and lunch, a must for morning coffee and breakfast, get there early to get a spot.
All round quality restaurant and nightlife, Live bands, free tattoos, check out their schedule when you get there.
On the beach, nice at sunset and they do a barbequeue here too.
Value for money, good food, nice staff.
A franchised chain, but quality coffee and food.
Nice Italian food, salad buffet, good pizzas.
Worth taking a taxi/scoot here, the food is really good.
Nice modern food, great coffee.
French bakery, good breakfast and coffee.
Huge menu and good food and vibe on some nights, live music etc.
Vegetarian restaurant, good coffee, weekly food and clothing market.
Excellent chocolate if that's your thing.
Multi-storey hotel close to the beach, modern and clean. 24-hour reception.
Really cheap accommodation with big bedrooms, basic bathrooms. About 3km from the beach.
This temple, on a rock in the ocean is a good place for sunset.
High intensity gym and boxing classes. Can also workout at other times for a fee.
Quiksilver store for all your surfing needs, with a coffee shop.
Jewellery store making funky silver and bronze items. They also offer a jewellery-making class.