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Parks and the outdoors in Kuta

6 parks, gardens, beaches and walks in and around Kuta.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Parks and the outdoors in Kuta

  1. See

    Dharmayana Temple

    Wihara Dharmayana

    Dharmayana Temple a vibrant Chinese Buddhist temple tucked away in central Kuta, just a short walk from the beach and the area’s bustling tourist streets. Dating back to 1876, it is one of the oldest and most active temples in Bali, serving the local Chinese Balinese community. The temple’s bright red walls, ornately carved dragons, and aromatic incense coils create a serene and atmospheric contrast to Kuta’s lively surroundings.

  2. Do

    Release a baby turtle

    Volunteers protect turtle eggs and release newly born turtles back to the sea during nesting season on Kuta Beach, from March to September. They have release days when have enough hatchlings 16:00.

  3. Drink

    Sky Garden

    Big modern building in a metallic half open air architecture, with several atmospheres, each club has its own DJ. Sexy dancers on bar tops, sometimes fire shows in Dome. They have a lot of security, probably due to the 2002 bombing nearby. They sometimes require ID to prove age. Live band starting 22:30 but not on Mondays. The large open air rooftop terrace is awesome. Rp50,000 for small Bintang. Between 17:00 and 21:00, Rp99,000 for 4 hours of unlimited drinks and buffet. Free drinks queue can get long. From 21:00 to 23:00, the cost is Rp200,000 including buffet and one free drink.

    until 03:00

  4. Do

    Waterbom Park

    This is one of the biggest water theme parks in Asia and is within easy walking distance from Kuta beach.

    09:00-18:00 dailyAdults Rp520,000, under-12s Rp370,000, good value 2-day passes available

  5. Do Not mapped

    Bali learn to surf

    Has an office at the Hard Rock Hotel, as well as a beach presence. Offers equipment in good condition and premises for a surfing introduction in calm water at the swimming-pool of the Hard Rock Hotel. An introductory lesson costs US$45, lasts 2.5 hours and students are offered hotel transfers and fresh water. A 3-day course costs US$120, and 5-day courses include a "surfari" to other surfing spots for US$200.

  6. Eat Not mapped

    Hamburger Lady

    As food can no longer be made at the beach, this hamburger stall owner walks around the beach with a menu and takes orders. She makes the burgers on the side of the tourist police station next to the shopping mall on the beach.

    About Rp20,000

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Kuta (CC BY-SA 4.0).