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The beach of Legian does offer slight differences, though. The narrow beach road that separates the beach from the hotels, restaurants, and bars of Legian is inaccessible by public traffic, meaning that it’s great for pedestrians and is less chaotic than its southern sister. To the north, there’s Double Six Beach, aka Blue Ocean Beach, a half-kilometer stretch of sand dominated by beach restaurants with colorful beanbags on the sand, shared with neighboring Seminyak.

Much like Kuta in the distant past, Legian was just another Balinese fishing village on the island’s southwestern coast, with empty seaside coconut groves and traditional fishing outriggers lining the sand. Now, it is home to some of the island’s best five-star luxury resorts, with adjoining beach clubs and luxurious amenities making good use of the quieter coast, rolling surf, and dramatic sunsets.

As an alternative surf spot after Seminyak Kuta, Legian is home to several notable surf schools, such as Rip Curl School of Surf. Thanks to its sandy beach breaks, conditions are great for beginners. Most of the surfing in Legian is focused around Double Six Beach and in front of the Padma Resort.

The dry season (from April to August) offers the most favorable swells at Legian thanks to the westerly winds. It’s also when the water is generally temperate and free from flotsam. The swells at Padma feature occasional strong undercurrents, particularly around June through October. There are Balawista lifeguard posts here, as well as in front of the Jayakarta Hotel and Double Six Beach. Red-and-yellow flags mean it’s safe to swim or surf, while solid red flags mean "beware of dangerous currents".

The boardwalk of Legian Beach is lined with small art shops, but most of Legian’s main shopping scenes are away from the coastline. Designated walking streets include the two Poppies Lanes, Jalan Legian, Jalan Werkudara (aka Garlic Lane Shopping Street), and the Mertanadi Art Market on Jalan Melasti. Luxurious Legian dining and nightlife hotspots. Chilling on a tight budget is also very possible in Legian, with many choices of locally-run beach bars right on the sand. If you’re lucky, a cold Bintang can be as cheap as IDR 30,000 (USD 2) for a small 330ml bottle.