Travel Guide To Nusa Lembongan For Female Solo Travellers

There is a place near Bali where you can watch the sunset until the sky turns fiery red, eat incredible fresh food right on the sand, and wander white beaches without the crowds.

At some point while living in Bali, I started thinking about moving to Nusa Lembongan.

Every time I visited, I loved how different the rhythm felt. The island is small enough to walk around parts of it, there’s almost no traffic, and life feels slower in a way that makes you notice things more.

My favourite thing to do was go to Ginger & Jamu around sunset, order a tea, and sit with my feet in the sand while watching the sky turn completely red. That was when I started understanding why people end up staying longer than planned.

Nusa Lembongan still feels different from mainland Bali. You can spend your days surfing, doing yoga, eating by the beach, or doing absolutely nothing and still feel like you had a good day.

When I first visited solo, I also realised how comfortable it felt to travel here alone. It felt easy to explore, peaceful to spend time by myself, and like the kind of place where being alone never actually felt lonely.

So if you’re thinking about visiting Nusa Lembongan as a solo female traveller, this guide will show you everything I learned from exploring the island on my own and help you plan your trip with confidence.

Bali has nice beaches but Nusa Lembongan is like a dream! White sand and see through water! Spend a few days beach-hopping

-> Jungutbatu & Mushroom Bay: These were my absolute favourite spots to spend the day. They are beautiful, relaxing, and lined with great healthy restaurants and amenities.

If you are staying in Jungutbatu area, you can walk anywhere you like and access to the beach easily. This is where I normally stay as I don’t drive scooters! Check out this blog post on best places to stay in Nusal Lembongan if you want to read more about it!

The beach is perfect for swimming and it’s pretty long so lots of options there. I like the cafes and restaurants right on the beach, they are mostly run from locals and feel authentic. However, this is not going to last long considering they started building beach clubs and more resorts taking over the beach.

Mushroom Bay is smaller than Jungutbatu so go there early to get your spot! It’s beautiful, swimmable and relaxing. Again, you can find some restaurants here too and they are actually really good with high standards of hygene.

There is also an ATM near the beach in case you need to cash out!

-> Coconut Beach: This place is not that crowded and it’s perfect for swimming or independent snorkelling right off the shore.

-> Dream Beach: Visually stunning, but keep your guard up here. The tides and currents can be incredibly powerful, so it is only suitable for advanced swimmers. I personally only go there with a book when I get cloudy days. It’s beautiful but the waves are too strong even for a dip!

#3 Learn to Surf or Dive

The surf spots in Nusa Lembongan are unique because they don’t break directly on the beach. Instead, you’ll jump on a quick, cheap local boat ride out to the reef breaks, famously known as the “Playgrounds” (situated mostly on the northern side).

If you want to try surfing or get your Scuba Diving certification, just ask your accommodation. The hotel staff can organise trips directly or connect you with a highly trusted, certified local organisation, saving you the hassle of haggling on the street alone.

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#4 Cross the Yellow Bridge to Nusa Ceningan

Nusa Lembongan is connected to its tiny sister island, Nusa Ceningan, by an iconic, narrow Yellow Bridge. It is only crossable by motorbikes, bicycles, or on foot.

Is Nusa Lembongan Safe For Women?

Yes, absolutely. I always felt super safe on the island. I’m always aware of my surroundings anywhere I go but never had issues here and I visited a lot during low season too.

Because it is a small island community where locals generally know one another, the aggressive street solicitation and petty crime common in heavier tourist hubs are incredibly rare here. You can walk down the beach or along the main Jungutbatu strip at night without feeling uncomfortable.

Navigating the island is part of the adventure, but as a solo traveller, you have two primary options depending on your comfort level:

Renting a Scooter

You can rent a scooter almost anywhere on the island, including directly through your accommodation, for less than $15 a day. They would show you quickly how to use it if you get a scooter you’ve never tried before.

For petrol, there are quite a few local shops on the road that sell it in glass bottles, just remember to bring cash.

The roads here are much quieter than mainland Bali, but there are a lot of holes and broken parts so be careful!

Walking & Local Transport

If you prefer not to drive a scooter, don’t worry! Nusa Lembongan is highly walkable if you base yourself strategically. I recommend staying close to Jungutbatu.

There are also local open-air truck taxi (bemo) for you but they are very expensive! So, like I mentioned earlier, just ask the staff to drop you to places, it will be cheaper!