Bingin Beach, Bali: Our Review & Visitor Guide [2026]

Bingin Beach (Pantai Bingin) is a small white sand beach on the west coast of the Bukit Peninsula, sitting at the foot of a foliage-covered cliffside near central Uluwatu.

The beach was once filled with dozens of cafes and guesthouses overlooking the ocean, making it a popular spot to visit. But in a controversial move, authorities recently demolished most buildings on Bingin Beach due to broken planning laws (info on the demolition here).

We recently re-visited Bingin Beach in June 2026 to find out what it's really like after the demolitions, and if it's currently worth visiting. Here's what we found...

Quick Summary

Is Bingin Beach Worth Visiting in 2026?

Bingin Beach used to be one of our favourite beaches in Uluwatu. Several beachfront restaurants offered tables and chairs right on the sand, where you could enjoy a seafood BBQ with the sea washing beneath your feet and the colours of the sunset in the sky.

But ever since most businesses along the beach were torn down in summer 2025, Bingin has definitely lost its unique character. It's noticeably quieter and less popular than it used to be.

During our last visit in June 2026, there were still large piles of rubble and graffiti-covered walls left over from the demolition, ruining the beach's natural beauty.

There were still a couple of local vendors on the beach offering umbrella rental and drinks, as well as one surf school with surfboards. But even on a sunny day in peak summer, there were very few people enjoying the beach or water.

Supposedly, the government has outlined plans to upgrade and rebuild the beach in a more regulated way, but there's still no confirmed start date on this, and there was nothing happening on our visit.

While there's still a path down to Bingin Beach and some space to relax on the sand, it's not the prettiest place to enjoy a relaxing beach day in Bali. For now, we'd recommend heading to nearby Dreamland Beach or Balangan Beach instead.

How To Get There

You can't drive right down to Bingin Beach. You have to park at the top of the cliff and walk down.

The parking charge is 5,000 IDR for scooters ⓘ and 10,000 IDR ⓘ for cars (cash-only).

From the parking area, walk down the narrow alleyway and follow the signs towards the beach.

There used to be a steep staircase that led through several of the buildings on the cliffside. But now, there's a winding path that goes straight through the leftovers of the demolition and down to the beach.

The path was in decent condition for most parts. It took us about 8 minutes to reach the bottom.

Can You Get Online Taxis?

Yes, online taxis such as Grab and Gojek can drop off and pick up at the parking area of Bingin Beach.

The best meeting spot where you won't get caught in traffic is at Salty Coffee Bali, next to the car parking lot.

Visitor Information

How Much Does it Cost?

Bingin Beach is free to visit. The only cost is for parking.

What Are the Crowds Like?

Ever since the demolition, Bingin Beach has become very quiet. There were only a handful of people sunbathing on the beach during our last visit (even though it was peak season).

Swimming at Bingin Beach

Bingin Beach isn't a great beach for swimming as it has a rocky/coral bottom and strong waves. You can paddle a little in the rock pools at high tide, but you might want to bring water shoes.

Is Bingin Beach Good for Sunset?

Bingin Beach catches some beautiful sunsets, where the sky turns an amazing array of colours. However, the beach faces northwest, so you will just miss seeing the sun disappear over the horizon.

If you want the best view of the sunset, neighbouring Dreamland Beach faces directly west and is our preferred sunset spot along this stretch of coastline in Bali.

Is it Good for Surfing or Water Sports?

Bingin Beach was once a popular surf spot, attracting both beginners and experienced surfers.

The waves are quick and powerful, breaking to the left. It's a good opportunity for newbies to catch a barrel as the waves are steady and easy to anticipate.

However, far fewer people are surfing here right now. We only saw one person on our visit.

There's one surf company left on Bingin Beach, offering board rental and surf lessons.

Bingin Beach Amenities

Cafes, Restaurants & Shops

There are no longer any cafes or restaurants on Bingin Beach. But there were a couple of locals selling cold drinks and snacks on the beach during our visit.

Toilets & Showers

There are no public toilets or showers at Bingin Beach.

Sunbeds

Bingin doesn’t have a lot of natural shade, and the beach has limited space, so there aren't any sunbeds to rent.

However, there are a few umbrellas available to rent, which you can lay your beach towel underneath. The going rate for umbrellas is 100,000 IDR ⓘ for the day.

Beach Clubs

There are no beach clubs on Bingin Beach.