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Padang Padang Beach

A tiny cove reached through a crack in the rocks, famous from the film Eat Pray Love.

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Time needed
Half a day
Entry
Paid (small fee)
Best time
Morning
Area
Uluwatu

A small beach reached through a rock passage.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung, Bali

  • By car or scooter: About 10 minutes from Uluwatu Temple; parking by the bridge.
  • Access: Steep stairs lead down through a narrow gap in the cliff.
  • Fee: A small entrance fee is collected at the top.

The story of Padang Padang Beach

Padang Padang is a small, sheltered beach on the Bukit Peninsula, hidden below limestone cliffs. Reaching it through a narrow rock passage is part of the charm.

It appeared in the 2010 film Eat Pray Love and is also home to one of Bali's most famous surf breaks, a powerful left-hand reef wave for experts only.

Best time to visit

Best season

April to October.

Best time of day

Morning, before crowds; it is small and fills quickly.

Surf

Big swells in the dry season are for experienced surfers only.

Tips before you go

  • Go at low tide.
  • Go early to get space on the sand.
  • Watch the surfers from the rocks at the right side of the beach.

Best hotels near Padang Padang Beach

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

The Mulia Bali

Beachfront luxury resort in Nusa Dua.

See prices

Six Senses Uluwatu

Clifftop villas above the Indian Ocean.

See prices

Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort

Golf resort overlooking Tanah Lot.

See prices
All hotels near Padang Padang Beach

What's around Padang Padang Beach

  • Uluwatu Temple10 minutes away.
  • Bingin BeachCliffside beach with cafés.
  • Thomas BeachQuiet beach nearby.
  • Single FinSurf café at Uluwatu.

Questions travellers ask

Is Padang Padang good for swimming?

Yes when calm, especially at the left side of the beach.

Was Eat Pray Love filmed here?

Yes.

Is there an entrance fee?

Yes, a small one.

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