Nusa Dua is the most expensive area in Bali, It's full of luxury hotels, many of them on a hill overlooking the ocean. Is the beach then as good as the hotels? Well, the answer is no. The beach has vey calm, very shallow water with no waves. The seaweed that lives on the ocean floor makes wading in the water unpleasant, so at least bring water shoes. The water is cooler than that at Sanur beach, and I think the ocean currents bring more rubbish here, which is constantly being cleaned by the army of workers hired by each of the hotels. Also, the hotels here are pretty secluded and exude a resort rather than a hotel experience.

During my journey to Bali by myself, I spent a day exploring Nusa Dua Beach and the surrounding area. This beach is relatively quiet, and there aren't any rowdy tourists or partygoers to be seen here. The sea is perfectly transparent, and there are numerous restaurants along the water's edge where one may unwind with a Bingtag while taking in the sights and sounds of the surf waves. When the tide is low, it is possible to walk a significant distance into the water without even getting your knees wet. Be wary, for there are lobster caverns that will appear as the tied pulls back. You may watch the fishermen as they go out and catch the day's fresh lobster right before your very eyes. I went for a swim in the ocean just before the low tide, and while I was there, I was pricked by a baby lobster. It is highly recommended that you do the complete picturesque walk along the waterfront and go to the peninsula island that is connected to Nusa Dua Beach. On the eastern side of the island of Bali is a beach that is pleasant and has not been marketed.

Every morning from a resort down south end did a brisk exercise walking as sun rose. Started with walk through Bali Collection to path heading north alongside beach. Passing that funny Blowhole (need to pay?) feature and along central large resorts like Mulia etc. Turned back when arrived at Holiday Inn Resort up top of main path. Pandemic signs apparent with some remembered resort areas shut or restaurants gone. A pretty track to walk while sun rises. No hawker sellers like alongside Kuta beach. Relaxing.

We woke early every morning to walk along the beach but unfortunately most days were overcast and even rainy except for the 12th when we had a sunrise view. Well maintained walking path along the foreshore. Beach is clean and our walks were mostly at low tide. No noise or people to disturb the serenity.

Went to many beaches in Bali and this by far was the cleanest and safest. Sand is white and clean with no cigarette butts or rubbish in it. Same for the water no plastic and toilets and some markets nearby. Alittle reef inshore to block out the big waves.