✅ Updated on 03.06.2026
Pasut Beach
💰 Entrance Fee: 2,000 IDR
Pasut Beach is located about 21 km from Canggu, roughly a 50-minute scooter ride through Bali’s scenic rice fields.
The main highlight of this black sand beach is that you can ride your scooter directly onto the sand. That’s exactly why it’s become a popular spot for photoshoots. With its wide stretch of flat black sand, very few visitors, and stunning sunsets, Pasut Beach offers the perfect setting for memorable photos and videos.
If you turn right after entering the beach, you can ride almost all the way to the far end. Along the way, you’ll find a lone palm tree 🌴 that has become a favorite photo stop for visitors.
If you head left, you’ll reach a palm grove and a set of swings. This is another popular location for photography and video shoots. The staff charge 10,000 IDR per person for access to the photo area. They also have a professional photographer on-site who can do a photoshoot for around 150,000 IDR.
Besides riding scooters on the beach, horseback riding is also a popular activity in Bali. Several companies offer beach rides, and you can compare prices and tour options on GetYourGuide.
Keramas Beach
💰 Entrance Fee: Free
Keramas Beach is a long stretch of black volcanic sand that sparkles beautifully in the sunlight. While you won’t find many tourists here, it’s a favorite spot among surfers thanks to its powerful waves, which can reach up to 3 meters (10 feet). Because of the strong surf, it’s not the safest beach in Bali for swimming.
Instead, Keramas is the perfect place for a relaxing walk along the shore, watching surfers in action, enjoying a fresh coconut by the ocean, and capturing some atmospheric photos. The vibe is peaceful and untamed, far from the crowded beach clubs and busy tourist hotspots found elsewhere on the island.
Several local warungs and small cafés are located along the beach, offering affordable food and drinks. Many also provide free access to showers and restrooms for customers. In the evenings, you can sometimes enjoy live music while watching the sunset over Bali’s dramatic black sand coastline.
Masceti Beach
💰 Entrance Fee: Free
Masceti Beach is one of the most beautiful black sand beaches in Bali. Its volcanic sand sparkles in the sunlight like black crystals, while the powerful waves and turquoise water create a dramatic coastal landscape.
The beach attracts very few tourists and is mostly visited by locals. It’s an excellent spot for a walk, photography, and enjoying the ocean views. However, I wouldn’t recommend swimming here due to the strong currents and large waves.
Facilities are limited, with only a few small stalls selling drinks and snacks, a parking area, and a staircase leading down to the beach.
One downside is the litter around the parking area and access paths. Despite its natural beauty, some parts of the beach can feel a bit neglected.
FAQs
Bali’s black sand is the result of the island’s volcanic activity. Over time, lava from Bali’s volcanoes cooled, broke down, and turned into fine volcanic sand. This sand contains a high concentration of minerals, which is why it sparkles in the sunlight and can sometimes even be slightly magnetic.
No, not all beaches in Bali have black sand. Some beaches, such as Canggu, Kuta, and Seminyak, have darker-colored sand that is a mix of volcanic and regular sand. Bali is also home to several white-sand beaches, including Melasti Beach on the Bukit Peninsula and Virgin Beach near Amed on the island’s east coast. The color of the sand depends on the geology of each area.
