- Top 10 Best Beaches in Java, Indonesia
- Karimunjawa Island, Central Java
- Thousand Islands, North Jakarta
- Pangandaran, West Java
- Batu Karas, West Java
- Kukup beach, special region Yogyakarta
- Pok Tunggal beach, Yogyakarta
- Parangtritis beach, Yogyakarta
- Tambakrejo Beach, East Java
- Jolosutro beach, East Java
- Sempu Island, East Java
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- Pantai Camara Homestay
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- Java Lagoon
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Top 10 Best Beaches in Java, Indonesia
The main island, Java, has been the most popular destination for tourists to Indonesia. This is because it has many things to offer, from the famous capital city Jakarta to the shopping haven of Bandung, rolling hills in Dieng Plateau, untouched waterfalls in Purwokerto, ancient temples in Yogyakarta, volcanic mountain in Mount Bromo, and white sand beaches in Karimunjawa.
White sand beach at Karimunjawa, Java. Photo by
Speaking of beaches, this is one of the hidden secrets of Java, which most travelers did not expect to come here for it. If you are looking for beautiful beaches and underwater activities, you will be delighted to find that Java offers some good spots. Here are our tips on where to find the best beaches in Java:
Karimunjawa Island, Central Java
Karimunjawa is a quiet place with many small islands known for its finest silky white beaches. For tourists, reaching this land of paradise is quite a journey. But it is said by visitors that the long journey is well worth it. Karimunjawa has the most beautiful beaches surrounded by a deep blue and green-turquoise ocean. It has excellent marine life and is perfect for those looking forward to underwater activities. One of the serene white sand beaches in the Karimunjawa Islands is Geleang Island Beach. It is a place that provides great tourist facilities and is quite affordable for tourists. Specialty lodgings like the huts in Ayu Hotel Karimujawa * or more private cottages like Casa Velion * are well recommended here.
Read: Guide to Karimunjawa Islands
Thousand Islands, North Jakarta
The nearest beach to Jakarta that you can find, and many use it as a day trip to catch some sun and sea. The Thousand Islands has lovely beaches and is a great place to experience underwater as it has a range of diving and snorkeling activities for tourists. It is perfect for those who are looking for some snorkeling activities. There’s the Putri Barat Island Beach, which comes across as a secluded and private island. Altogether, there are 110 islands found on Thousand Islands, but only 36 are appropriate enough to be visited and enjoyed by tourists. These islands are perfect for that craving for tranquillity and beauty. The beachfront resort Royal Mermaid *, situated on Pramuka Island, is one of the best of the minimal choices around these islands.
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Pulau Macan at Thousand Islands, Java
Pangandaran, West Java
The Pangandaran beach is a great place to watch the sinking sun in the afternoon on the beach after a tiring day of activities. It is also one of the region’s best surf breaks. It has a surrounding area with a beach that is just beautiful. Voted by tourists as the best beach in Java, it is suitable for everyone who enjoys swimming in its crystal clear water. There are also cave sites dated from years ago that can be visited and experienced at a small price. Bale’ku * is the top-rated guesthouse here with a price to steal, starting from only 13 USD.
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Batu Karas, West Java
Batu Karas is known as a great spot in the north for surfing activities and swimming. It is well-liked for the different colored sands on the beaches. Batu Karas is a laid-back place where tourists can thoroughly relax through many activities, including swimming, walking on the beach, surfing, and eating fresh seafood. To escape the crowd in Pangandaran, you may check out the surfing spots here.
Kukup beach, special region Yogyakarta
Kukup is a nice isolated place in the south of Java, in Kemadang village. It is only about 1.5 hour’s drive from Yogyakarta. But the view of its beach is a sight waiting to be seen as it is perched on cliffs overlooking the beautiful coast. It is an adventure to get there, but it will be worth the effort when you see the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over the small beaches. You can swim or fish in the sea in Kukup.
Pok Tunggal beach, Yogyakarta
One of the best beaches in the special region of Yogyakarta, about 2 hours drive away, this beach offers both serenity and adventure. If you take up the challenge, you may climb up the cliffs for a breathtaking view over the entire beach. Its natural coastline stretches with white sands and a clear blue sea. One famous spot to take a picture of here is under the famous Duras Tree.
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Kukup beach near Yogyakarta
Parangtritis beach, Yogyakarta
This is another beautiful beach near Yogyakarta, about 27km away. It has natural curves of white sandy beaches and a magnificent hills backdrop. It is also a sacred place for many where they perform the traditional ceremony called labuhan. Due to its wonderful sound of crashing waves and serene location, it is also a popular place for meditation. Adinda Beach Villas * is one of the few that is situated right on this secluded beach.
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Tambakrejo Beach, East Java
Tambakrejo Beach is another beautiful beach not far from Blitar, about 30km. Blitar is an area that is much quieter than the tourist places in Java. So there, you will find calmer beaches and some excellent sites, such as volcanoes. There are rubber forests around the beach where you can explore in between sunbathing on its white sandy beach. It is also safe to swim here.
Parangtritis beach near Yogyakarta
Jolosutro beach, East Java
Another famous beach near Blitar (45 km away) is Jolosutro beach, located in Ringenrejo village. Many tourists come to this beach for its many activities that, include swimming, canoeing, and fishing. Its soft sandy beach is also a popular spot for sunbathing. The south sea of Java is famous for its sweeping natural scenery that has attracted many visitors that has an inside scoop of the hidden gems here.
Sempu Island, East Java
Nearby Malang, Pulau Sempu (Sempu Island), is an offshore island that can be reached by boat. It is a lagoon isolated from the rest of Indonesia and serves as one of the best getaways for quiet and peace, surrounded by blue waters. It can be reached via train from Malang and then by a boat crossing.
Pok Tunggal beach near Yogyakarta
Indonesia has the longest coastline in the world, so it is not hard to find many beautiful beaches there. There are all kinds of beaches in Indonesia, and it will take visitors years to discover and experience every single one of these beaches. But for now, why not get started on the top ten beaches in Java?
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Pantai Camara Homestay
Pantai Camara Homestay features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Rorahmakan.
All units come with a terrace with sea views, a kitchen with a stovetop, and a private bathroom with bidet. All units are air conditioned and include a seating and/or dining area. nice beach,,clean and amazing . very comfort for sleep. available AC . nice this place the best for me. The children very happy,,the clean sand and good white sand. the point is recommended for beach trip
anik homestay & dormy Batukaras
Batukaras — 800 m from beach
Batukaras Beach is less than 1 km from anik homestay & dormy Batukaras, while Batu Hiu Beach is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Cijulang Nusawiru, 6 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Anik is a great host and very helpful. She recommended us the nearby restaurants. The accommodation is also surrounded by a beautiful rice field in the middle of a village and near surf spot.
Watukarung Sackstone Guesthouse
Watukarung Sackstone Guesthouse has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kalak. Located around 200 metres from Watu Karung Beach, the guest house with free WiFi is also 1.6 km away from Kasap Beach. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a concierge service for guests. Comfortable and clean simple rooms, comfortable public spaces, location close to the beach. We are a group of 3 families feeling happy and happy to live greetings here.
Seabirds Bed and Breakfast
Facing the beachfront in Jepara, Seabirds Bed and Breakfast features a garden. The guest house also offers free WiFi and free private parking.
At the guest house all rooms come with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a garden view. The units will provide guests with a fridge. The room and facilities are excellent
Harry’s Ocean House Watukarung Homestay
Harry’s Ocean House Watukarung Homestay offers accommodation on Watukarung Beach in Pacitan.
You can engage in various activities, such as surfing, paddle boarding and fishing nearby. Adisucipto Airport is 78 km away. Absolute prime location in the very friendly town of Watukarung. Accommodation was modest and perfectly equipped for a surf trip with a friend. Our host, Poppy, provided us with daily goodies (fresh fruit, baked biscuits etc..) and was excellent in helping us renting a scooter, giving recommendations for places to eat and also making some pretty epic pizza. We would come back without a second thought.
Java Lagoon
Pangandaran — 2.1 km from beach
Located in the quiet village of Karang Tirta, Java Lagoon is a comfortable and clean accommodation, only a 20-minute drive from Pangandaran. Only a short walk from the beach, this property also boasts a beautiful garden and a natural lagoon. Guests can enjoy delicious dishes from the on-site restaurant’s a la carte menu. — excellent location- walking distance from the beach and the lagoon — very charming property where you can listen to frogs and insects at night in the chalet- restaurant — very kind and helpful owner, always ready help with either traveling advice, arranging a taxi to take us to the train or just offering fresh coconuts from his trees — excellent value for money. come here if you want to decompress and have peace an quiet
Novus Jiva Anyer
Novus Jiva Anyer in Anyer has 4-star accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids’ club. Amazing hotel, various facilities (private beach, 2 infinity pools, game room, kids club, roof top, gym, etc), huge area, excellent service and very warm staffs, yummy foods, perfect!
Coconut Lodge Resort
Providing garden views, Coconut Lodge Resort in Jepara provides accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The homestay features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. The breakfast was excellent, we ordered American breakfast, and Indonesia fried rice breakfast. The coffee was great. The staff helping us to get the coffee outside the hotel, the staff is amazing. There are so many places to have breakfast, close by the bar, a restaurant, by the pool or by the beach. The service from the staffs are excellent.
Dialoog Banyuwangi
Banyuwangi — 2.8 km from beach
Located in Banyuwangi, 11 km from Watu Dodol, Dialoog Banyuwangi provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a garden. Loved the view from the pool. Nice design of the hotel. Comfortable room.
Villa Isabella Putri B&B
Located in Jepara, Villa Isabella Putri B&B offers a family-run bed & breakfast with a private beach area. Free WiFi is provided in the public area. Room service are provided.
At the bed and breakfast, the individually designed rooms are equipped with a seating area. Some rooms boast a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. Villa Isabella Putri B&B provides certain units with sea views. It’s directly at the beach with a nice terrace. The room was big and we got towels and breakfast. The people were super friendly and helped with all our questions.