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Nusa Dua Beach is one of the most popular destinations on Bali Island. When entering the Bali Tourism Development Centre Complex, now known as ITDC, you'll find three pathways to the Nusa Dua beach. The two entrances within easy reach of the Bali Collection's Gate C are the most popular and lead to the public beach between the Grand Hyatt Bali and Melia Bali Villas and Spa Resort.

The shore is mostly crowded with locals, and you'll see food vendors either walking around or stationed at their bamboo stalls. It is covered with white-golden sand and is cleaner than the beaches at Kuta or Seminyak. There is also a jogging and bicycle path with an information map of the area.

Tides and currents are not dangerous here, but you'll encounter stronger currents if you swim out between the two small islands, making it a great surfing spot. There is also Mengiat Beach, to the south of the public beach, separated by the Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua.

The resort's beach area and facilities are not open to the public, but you are still allowed to walk there and will get to Mengiat in less than 10 minutes. Mengiat is more of a high-class tourist's choice; it's much quieter and cleaner than the public beach.

The turquoise-blue water is not really for surfing, and there are a couple of small eateries serving international food here, and beach loungers for rental. It is accessible from the road next to the Meru Saka Hotel, near the gate on Jalan Pantai Mengiat. Lifeguards stand by on both beaches.