Atuh Beach
Bali, Indonesia
Diamond Beach, Nusa Penida, Bali
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Photo: Stryn, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia CommonsThe essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- Small entry and parking fee
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Hours
- Daytime; best light in the morning
- Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 1 h 30 min
- With kids
- Better without small kids
- Stairs
- Cut into the cliff, with railings, 10–15 minutes down
- Swimming
- Only in calm seas; waves are often strong
- Location
- East Nusa Penida, Pejukutan village; next to Atuh Beach
- Fast boat
- Sanur–Nusa Penida ≈ IDR 150,000–250,000 one way
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Key facts
Stairscut straight into the cliff, 10–15 minutes down
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travel guidesIsletspointed rock stacks offshore are the beach's signature view
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travel guidesEastcoast — the opposite end of the island from Kelingking
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OpenStreetMap≈ 29 kmby road to Kelingking
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OSRM routeAtuhis the neighbouring cove — easy to combine
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travel guides30–60 minutesby fast boat from Sanur to Nusa Penida
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inivie.com, 2026About Diamond Beach
Diamond Beach is on the east coast of Nusa Penida, the island southeast of Bali, near Pejukutan village. It's a narrow strip of white sand beneath a sheer limestone cliff, with pointed, green-topped rock islets standing offshore. The water is turquoise near the shore and deep blue further out.
For years the beach was hard to reach; now a staircase makes it one of the island's most photographed spots, and the view from the steps is what brings people out east.
The Diamond Beach stairs
A staircase cut into the cliff, with railings, leads down to the sand. It takes 10–15 minutes down and a bit longer back up. The steps are narrow in places, with small landings partway that give the famous shot: the stairs against the cliffs and sea.
At the top is a viewpoint — if you'd rather not go down, the view from there is almost as good.
Atuh Beach next door
The next cove along is Atuh Beach: a crescent of sand between cliffs, with sunloungers and cafés. Diamond Beach is about the view and the photo; Atuh is easier for spending a couple of hours by the water.
Most people see both on one trip. As the crow flies they're a few hundred metres apart, but by road it's about 13 km, so check with your driver how they'll take you.
How to get to Diamond Beach from Bali
First, a fast boat from Sanur to Nusa Penida: about IDR 150,000–250,000 one way in 2026, taking 30–60 minutes. Then a hired car with driver, a scooter or an 'east route' tour.
The beach is at the opposite end of the island from Kelingking, about 29 km by road. Many people split Nusa Penida into two days (west and east) or pick one tour — the roads are narrow and doing everything in a day is exhausting.
How to get to Diamond Beach
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Where are you starting from?
We’ll draw it on the map on foot and by taxi; metro and buses open in your maps app. Your location isn’t stored.
On foot
- Atuh Beach is about 7 min away on foot.
More tips
- Fast boat from Sanur to one of Nusa Penida's harbours — 30–60 minutes.
- From the harbour — by car or scooter to the east of the island, about an hour on narrow roads.
- From the car park, a few minutes' walk to the viewpoint, then 10–15 minutes down the stairs.
- Easiest: an east Nusa Penida tour with hotel pickup on Bali.
Best time to visit
The beach faces east, so the morning light is best, with the sun on the cliffs and water — and fewer people on the stairs. The dry season, April to October, brings calmer seas for both the crossing and swimming.
In the wet season the steps get slippery and waves are bigger — on those days, admire it from the top.
Is Diamond Beach worth it?
Yes: white sand under a cliff and rock islets in turquoise water make it one of Nusa Penida's most beautiful sights, and the way down is much easier than Kelingking's.
YesGo's take: swimming isn't always possible, there are queues for photos on the stairs by midday, and the drive east is long. Go early and pair it with Atuh Beach next door.
Bali and Nusa Penida beaches compared
Beaches and coves on Bali and Nusa Penida rated by YesGo. Click a column header to sort.
| Saraswati Temple | 45 | 30 min | free; dance ≈ IDR 100,000 | 49.4 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayung River Rafting | 29 | 3 h | ≈ IDR 400,000–500,000 | 52.8 km |
| Tegenungan Waterfall | 29 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 20,000–30,000 | 42.4 km |
| Kanto Lampo Waterfall | 29 | 45 min | ≈ IDR 25,000 | 41.5 km |
| Devil's Tear | 29 | 45 min | Free | 22.9 km |
| Jimbaran Fish Market | 29 | 45 min | Free | 49.5 km |
| Tanah Lot Temple | 26 | 1 h 30 min | IDR 75,000 | 61.0 km |
| Taman Ayun Temple | 26 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000 | 55.5 km |
| Legian Beach | 26 | 2 h | Free | 50.5 km |
| Nusa Dua Beach | 26 | 3 h | Free | 42.7 km |
| Kuta Beach | 25 | 2 h 30 min | Free | 49.8 km |
| Jimbaran Beach | 25 | 2 h 30 min | Free | 50.0 km |
| Seminyak Beach | 25 | 2 h 30 min | Free | 51.4 km |
| Tirta Empul Temple | 24 | 1 h 15 min | ≈ IDR 50,000–75,000 | 52.1 km |
| Tukad Cepung Waterfall | 24 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 25,000 | 45.0 km |
| Tanjung Benoa | 24 | 3 h | beach free; banana ≈ IDR 80,000 | 43.9 km |
| Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong | 24 | 1 h | Small fee | 19.1 km |
| Nusa Ceningan | 24 | 3 h | Free | 20.2 km |
| Tirta Gangga Water Palace | 24 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 40.6 km |
| Ulun Danu Beratan Temple | 23 | 1 h 15 min | IDR 100,000 | 75.0 km |
| Taman Ujung Water Palace | 23 | 1 h 15 min | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 34.8 km |
| Diamond Beachyou are here | 22 | 1 h 30 min | Small fee | — |
| Lake Batur | 22 | 1 h 30 min | free; hot springs ≈ IDR 200,000 | 62.2 km |
| Kelingking Beach | 22 | 1 h 30 min | Small fee | 16.2 km |
| Atuh Beach | 22 | 1 h 30 min | Small fee | 8 min walk |
| Padang Padang Beach | 21 | 2 h | ≈ IDR 15,000 | 57.0 km |
| Crystal Bay | 21 | 2 h | Small fee | 19.0 km |
| Amed | 21 | 4 h | Free | 49.2 km |
| Pemuteran | 21 | 4 h | Free | 127.1 km |
| Sekumpul Waterfall | 20 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 20,000–250,000 | 82.0 km |
| Melasti Beach | 20 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 10,000 | 51.3 km |
| Pandawa Beach | 20 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 25,000 | 48.1 km |
| Dreamland Beach | 20 | 2 h 30 min | Free | 55.1 km |
| Geger Beach | 20 | 2 h 30 min | free or ≈ IDR 5,000–10,000 | 43.6 km |
| Manta Point | 19 | 3 h | Tour only | 10.1 km |
| Tulamben | 19 | 3 h | Small fee | 55.5 km |
| West Bali National Park | 16 | 4 h | ≈ IDR 200,000 + guide | 141.4 km |
| Menjangan Island | 15 | 5 h | trip ≈ IDR 500,000 | 143.0 km |
East Nusa Penida in a day
Diamond Beach in the morning, then Atuh Beach next door. Add it to your trip — YesGo will set the timings and transfers.
- Diamond Beachyou are here1 h 30 min · Small fee
- 8 min walk from the previous stopAtuh Beach1 h 30 min · Small fee
2 places · about 3 h 8 min with walks · 8 min on foot in total
Nearby and on the way
How to do it right
- Come in the morning for the best light.
- Don't swim out to the rock islets.
- Hold the railings on the stairs.
- Do the east and west of the island on separate days.
- Next door: Atuh Beach.
Questions
Where is Diamond Beach?
On the east coast of Nusa Penida near Pejukutan village — not on Bali itself.
How do I get to Diamond Beach from Bali?
Fast boat from Sanur to Nusa Penida, then about an hour by car or scooter.
Can you swim at Diamond Beach?
Only in calm seas and close to shore; the surf is often strong.
How long are the Diamond Beach stairs?
10–15 minutes down a staircase cut into the cliff.
Is there an entrance fee?
A small entry and parking fee is charged; the amount can change.
How far is Diamond Beach from Kelingking?
About 29 km by road — they're at opposite ends of the island.
What's near Diamond Beach?
Atuh Beach, the next cove, with sunloungers and cafés.
When is the best time to visit?
Morning in the dry season, April to October.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
Your vote counts towards the YesGo score.
Sources and fact-check
- Nusa Penida travel guides — the beach, cliff stairs, swimming conditions, Atuh Beach
- inivie.com (2026), booking platforms — Sanur–Nusa Penida fast boat prices and times (unofficial)
- OpenStreetMap — coordinates; OSRM routing — distances to Kelingking and Atuh
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