Nusa Dua and Tanjung Benoa are Bali's other beach resorts that boast of swaying coconut trees and the clear blue sea. They were built on the dry and infertile land in 1970's. Some of the most famous hotels in Asia can be found here; among them the Hilton, the Grand Hyatt and Club Med. Their neo-Balinese architecture (giant split gates, huge statues and halls) complements the beautiful natural environment to provide all the colors of a tropical paradise.

Nusa Dua differs geologically from the rest of the Bukit Peninsula. In place of cliffs, sandy soil descends to a long white beach stretching from Nusa Dua proper all the way to Tanjung Benoa harbor, five kilometres to the north. The beach at Nusa Dua is covered with coral reef, creating an ideal family beach, while Tanjung Benoa specializes in water sports.
The Jimbaran bay area has one of the safest and most tranquil white beaches on the whole island. Jimbaran is renowned for the Barong (trance) dance. It also has Pura Ulun Siwi, a beautiful temple made of redbrick