A recent extension of Seminyak towards the north, Kerobokan has some good, middle-to-up market accommodations. Its long, grey-sand beaches are rather quiet, but the strong surf makes swimming perilous.

A bit less dense than Kuta, this area has good accommodations on the roads than run between Jl. Seminyak (the main north-south axis) and the beach, most of them in the middle to high-end price range.

Up market Seminyak, north of Legian, is quiet and pleasant, attracting return visitors seeking more peace and seclusion second time around. Many expats with businesses in Bali choose to live here, so the shops and restaurants tend to cater for these more discerning tastes. The further north you go the classier the hotels get, with a particularly exclusive enclave now occupying the fine stretch of shore near Pura Petitenget, off Jalan Laksamana.

The beach is almost deserted all the way along Seminyak's coast (there are no lifeguards), but away from Jalan Raya Seminyak, the main drag, shops and restaurants are spread quite far apart, so you may end up using a lot of taxis. There are plenty of car and motorbike rental places on Jalan Dhyana Pura, plus the usual omnipresent transport tours.

Bars and Clubs
The Gay Scene is becoming more developed, with dedicated gay bars such as Q Bar and Kudos on Jalan Dhyana Pura in Seminyak, and a strong gay presence at other venues on the same road and in the nearby late-night disco Double Six (see the special "Tips for Gay Visitors"). Most of the other Seminyak clubs attract a good mixed crowd of gays and straights, Indonesians, expats and tourists.