Things to Do in Sanur with Kids: The Complete Family Guide

By [Author], reviewed by [Nanny coordinator] · Updated September 2026

Sanur is the calmest, most walkable corner of Bali for families: reef-protected water, a flat beachfront path and short distances. Here's how to spend your days there with kids of any age.

Beaches

Sanur's reef keeps the water calm, which makes it one of the easiest places in Bali for small children to swim. Sindhu, Semawang and Mertasari beaches are the family favourites. Swim around high tide; at low tide the water drops far out over the reef.

Parks and playgrounds

Several beachfront cafes along the Sanur path have playgrounds, and there are indoor soft-play options for the hottest hours of the day.

Water activities

Stand-up paddleboarding, snorkelling trips and swimming lessons all work well in Sanur's calm water. Kitesurfing and windsurfing lessons suit older kids in the windy season.

Rainy-day ideas

Craft and cooking classes, indoor play centres and malls in nearby Denpasar keep kids busy when the rain comes.

Evening activities

The Sindhu night market, sunset along the beach path — or a dinner for two while a nanny puts the kids to bed.

Sample 3-day plan

Day 1: beach morning, pool and nap, sunset walk. Day 2: snorkelling or SUP, then a craft class. Day 3: a day trip to Bali Zoo or a waterpark, with an evening off for parents.