For many years, Dreamland beach was one of Bali’s hippest and most peaceful beaches. The peaceful white sands of Dreamland then became home to a number of funky beachside warungs, and a young and fashionable crowd made this their weekend destination of choice. Surfers came to relax and full-moon parties were held at night. It was indeed a dreamy spot.

Today, things have changed. The planned golf course has been built, alongside a water park, several hotels, and a huge nightclub overlooking the small beach. The old warungs have been destroyed, replaced by a concrete structure with restaurants inside. The most common visitors to the beach are now package tourists, who come in buses to take photos and buy souvenirs from the many vendors on the beach.

Dreamland is still beautiful and is not a bad place for swimming, although it’s more polluted than other beaches in the area and the waves close to shore can slam into rocks in places. It also has fairly good waves for less experienced surfers, which are a short way out into the ocean. Tourists who are interested in visiting Dreamland should keep in mind that it is now far from peaceful, and should expect the hustle and bustle of Kuta here, rather than the secluded beauty of other nearby areas.