Sanur Beach is a popular base for travelers, particularly families who value its calm waters over the more turbulent surfing beaches of Bali’s west coast. Set back from the beach and the main tourist drags, the town’s back streets still maintain a villagey feel, with temples and traditional shops.
Sanur Beach tours tend to focus on water sports—in particular, snorkeling, diving, kitesurfing, and the Bali Seawalker diving experience, where adventurers don a surface-supplied helmet, so no knowledge of diving is required. Cycling tours of Sanur are popular as well—there’s even a romantic sunrise option.