Kuta is best known for its five-mile stretch of surfer-friendly beaches. Your favorite activities here will probably include surf and sand, but the area offers extensive shopping, dining, and cultural opportunities, as well. Kuta villa rentals offer spacious spots to relax during your stay in this Indonesian city.

Kuta is a popular tourist destination with a diverse range of attractions. Kuta Beach is a busy spot for swimming, surfing, and sunning. You might join in on a game of beach soccer or indulge in a beachside massage or hair braiding. Waterbom Bali offers a different variety of fun in the water, with 17 water slides and many pools. If you love capturing creative photos, head to the Dream Museum Zone. This creative attraction features more than 120 immersive art pieces designed to let you step into the scene and snap a fun photo as though you're in another world. For a taste of local culture, visit Vihara Dharmayana, a famous Buddhist temple, or catch a show at the Kuta Theater. Take a tour just north of Kuta to see World Heritage sites such as Ubud and Tanah Lot.

Kuta enjoys warm temperatures year-round, with comfortable highs in the 80s and lows in the 70s. The thing you need to watch out for is precipitation. The rainy season lasts from November through March. July, August, and September are the driest months of the year, and some of the most popular for tourists. Though water temperatures drop sharply in August, they're still around 79 degrees.

Kuta has a bustling shopping scene with everything from local crafts to international surf brands just a short distance from Kuta villa rentals. Luxury shopping also abounds. Despite its quaint name, the Kuta Beachwalk is actually a high-end destination with stores the likes of Armani and Versace behind its oversized windows. The Discovery Shopping Mall is the largest mall in Kuta, offering a diverse lineup with everything from Osh Kosh and Quicksilver outlets to the Batik Keris department store.

Made's Warung has served Kuta since 1969 and specializes in Balinese favorites like betutu chicken and guling roast pig. Ketupat Restaurant is another prime choice for authentic Indonesian dishes, with an extensive menu featuring seafood, lamb, satay, and more. For a true escape, head to Poppies Restaurant to dine in a picturesque garden amid waterfalls, lush foliage, and floral canopies.

Kuta comes alive when the sun goes down, and many destinations keep the party going until four in the morning. Enjoy live entertainment, karaoke rooms, and a packed dance floor at the District Club. For a sleeker experience, the Hypnotized Club draws famous DJs to its chic floors. If you're after a more laid-back atmosphere, you can sip a beer and enjoy live performances at Gracie Kelly's, an Irish pub in the Bali Dynasty Resort.