Probably the coolest place in Bali, if not the world. I came back to Canggu (pronounced Chan-goo) twice and spent over a week here because it was just so good.
Stay?
I stayed at various guesthouses and hostels when I was there. Canggu Beach Hostel being the cheapest and wildest place, Layday hostel having a bar and awesome vibes and House 46 Guesthouse being the best value in terms of hospitality and all round chillness.
Getting around...
Uber is banned in most areas (although you can still secretly order one) so taxi's are the go to. Make life easier by hiring a scooter for the day for IDR50-60k (5AUD/3GBP).
Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong is the 'main road' in Canggu with loads of bars and restaurants, however it's worth exploring as there are literally so many shops and restaurants in the areas in and around Canggu.
(Bold & Bright studio tattoo studio)
Here's some things and places you should definitely not miss:
Pretty Poison - it's got a skate bowl with live bands and open mic nights.
Old Man's is the place to be most nights. Right near the main beach, it also serves decent food and has BOGOF on most evenings before 6pm.
(One of the many eateries in Canggu)
Crate Cafe for super reasonable and delicious brunch. There's so much choice when it comes to food but this was my all time fave. The tiny newbie Bold and Bright near Pererenan and Echo Beach also did an impressive breakkie!
Do Yoga - it should cost IDR100k (10AUD/6GBP) a session.
Get a massage, I can recommendation Lotus on Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong a good and professional service at exceptional value.
Hire a surfboard (50,000IDR) or have a one on one, super duper cheap lesson with a local for around 300,000IDR (30AUD/16GBP). Go behind Old Man's and you will find lots of choice!
Visit La Laguna for sunset - a gypsy themed outdoor bar with interiors to die for.
Grab your bikini and visit Finns Beach Club for sunset drinks.
Visit MyWarung Echo Beach for the best Nasi Goreng I had in Indonesia!
Deus Ex Machina for Taco Tattoosdays (on a Tuesday from 5pm) where you can bag a free tattoo. I personally didn't rate Deus as it was pretty pricey and I thought it was kinda meh. Visit Konkrete instead which is a bit further out but has live music, a cafe and skate bowl.
Get a tattoo - there's loads of studio's to choose from with amazing artists from all over the world and reasonable prices. We chose Bold & Bright.
Gimme Shelter bar. Worth checking out if there are any events on at this awesome rock bar with the nicest owner. We happened to stumble across this place during a packed out ska gig which was a sight to behold. Hundreds of kids donned in studded denim jackets and having the time of their lives.
Chill by the beach, get in the water, drive around the rice paddies and eat loads of food. Cheers Canggu.
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