All along Bali’s Bukit Peninsula are pretty beaches tucked by rugged cliffs. Suluban Beach, also called Blue Point Beach, Uluwatu Beach, and Hidden Beach, is perhaps one of the most unique due to its access through a cave. The interesting rock features, great surfing waves, and proximity to central Uluwatu make this quite a popular spot. Here are some details to help you plan a visit to Suluban Beach.
Getting to Suluban Beach
Suluban Beach is located in the heart of the Uluwatu’s tourist area, so many people reach it on foot. But Uluwatu is fairly spread out, so if you’re coming from further away, you can rent a car or motorcycle, take a rideshare or taxi, or hire a driver.
If you hire a Grab or Gojek, note that they will have to drop you a short ways down the road from Single Fin because the local taxi drivers and those running the beach toll booths don’t permit ride shares to access the area. You will have to walk back down the road a ways for them to pick you up as well.
Hiring a driver is also a very affordable way to get around, especially if you’re in a group! Each of our drivers that drove us from the airport a couple days before had offered to drive us on any excursions, so we went with one of them to reach Green Bowl and Melasti Beaches. There are also various companies listed online that you can hire a driver through.
Whether you drive your own vehicle or hire a driver, there is a parking lot near Single Fin and LaBomie where you can park or where your driver can wait for you. Parking is limited and can fill up. There is also a parking area further south at the end of Pantai Suluban Street.
From either parking area, you’ll have to walk down many steps to reach the shore. We walked down the steps near Single Fin. This area has many souvenir vendors and restaurants with great views over the sea.
Visiting Suluban Beach
Fees
Beach: Free
Parking: Parking at either lot costs 5,000 IDR for a scooter and 10,000 IDR for a car.
Amenities
There are no amenities actually on Suluban Beach. If you need to use the restroom or want to buy food or drink, you’ll have to visit one of the restaurants above the beach. Some popular options include Delphi Café, Single Fin, and By the Cliff. Some vendors may bring a cooler and sell drinks and snacks in the cave at the base of the stairs.
Beach Details
Suluban Beach consists of a couple stretches of sand separated by rocky cliffs and a large cave. Walking between these beach areas can be dangerous or not possible during high tide when waves crash into the cave. Check the tide charts before visiting.
The stairs that lead to the beach from near Single Fin lead to what is marked as Blue Point Beach on Google Maps. This is the famous beach that sits in a rugged cave. This spot gets incredibly busy as it’s a popular spot to photograph. We’d recommend arriving early in the morning if you’d like to see it without crowds. Walk through the cave and you’ll reach what is marked as Suluban Beach. This is a longer stretch of sand with more space to lay out and relax along the shores.
Much of the area is rocky, including in the water. During higher tide, there are some sandy spots to swim and water comes further into the cave. During low tide, many of the rocks are exposed and tide pools form.
This beach is a very popular spot among surfers and you’ll likely see them paddling out to catch waves that break further from shore. The area is also a very popular spot to watch the sunset. If you plan to visit any establishments in the area to watch the sunset, you’ll want to arrive a bit early to make sure you get a spot with a view of the coast because the restaurants fill up quickly during this time. We enjoyed the early evening on the beach, then headed to Mana Uluwatu to watch sunset and enjoy a delicious dinner.
One thing to note is that there are many mischievous monkeys in the area. We didn’t see any around Suluban Beach, but people have noted monkeys stealing their items in the parking areas and while walking down to the beach, especially via the southern route. Keep your sunglasses, phones, food, etc. secured and out of their reach.
What to Bring to Suluban Beach
Cash: If you need to pay for parking or want to buy anything from vendors.
Water
Food: If you want to bring snacks or a packed meal to enjoy at the beach.
Water Shoes: Much of the shoreline and surface under the water is rocky. Bring shoes you don’t mind getting wet if you plan to take a dip or walk through the caves along the shore.
Swimsuit & Towel: We’d recommend just wearing your swimsuit if you’re planning to swim or lay out.
Sun Protection: A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Beach Gear: Bring your surf board, beach chair, and anything else you may want on the beach. Remember that you’ll have to carry it back up the steps!
Camera: If you’d like to capture the beauty of this unique beach.
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