Kuta is a surfing haven and particularly loved by Australian surfers, who frequent the beach on the hunt for great waves. Experienced surfers can head out to the beach on their own, but surf schools like Bali Surf Lessons and Pro Surf School offer crash courses to anyone who wants to learn. Many of the resorts in Kuta, such as Harris Resort, also offer surfing lessons. Kuta is home to specialized hotels like the Legian Surf Hotel, which offers guided surf tours and packages.
The crystal-clear waters and rich, diverse marine life of the South Pacific make scuba diving and snorkeling two very popular activities in Kuta. Most resorts, hotels and dive centers offer snorkel rental equipment by the hour or day. Kuta has many diving schools, such as AquaMarine Diving Bali, that offer introductory diving courses, PADI certification and even specialized dives that explore shipwrecks or take place at night. Avid divers can even tailor their entire trip to Bali to diving, with tour companies like Lombok offering four- or five-day dive packages.
Balinese spas offer luxury and relaxation. Most resorts in Kuta feature full-service spas for guests and treatment by appointment. Luxury resorts like the Ramayana Resort & Spa offer an array of treatments such as traditional facials, aromatherapy foot reflexology, traditional Balinese massage and natural exfoliating polish treatments. Spas in Kuta often offer a traditional warm flower bath, which is very popular with honeymooners and couples.
Kuta features traditional Indonesian shopping markets with small, winding streets and a bustling atmosphere. Shopkeepers offer incentives and deals to customers on items, ranging from cheap surf gear and DVDs, to incense and fabric. Shopping in Kuta can add excitement to a relaxing vacation at the beach.
Visitors in Kuta can take classes to learn about the cultures of Bali and Indonesia. Hotels and resorts offer Balinese tradition lessons, where guests can learn about daily Balinese activities and making the traditional religious offering. With cooking lessons, visitors can learn to make typical Balinese dishes and desserts.
