Bingin Beach: What’s Really Happening Behind the Demolitions
Hi, I’m Jason, a Business Journalist at Bukit Vista, and in this Bali Business Review feature, we dive into the current reality of Bingin Beach, one of Bali’s most iconic coastal destinations. Based on our ground-truth documentation from December 2025, this exposé unpacks the growing tension between development, environmental responsibility, and public safety. Bingin Beach is changing fast—and not necessarily for the better.
Blocked Pathways and Broken Access to Bingin Beach
Once a mecca for surfers and sunseekers, Bingin’s charm rested in its unique cliffside paths and quaint beachfront warungs. Today, much of that access is disrupted. Our field reporting from December 16, 2025, shows large chunks of walkways blocked off entirely due to demolition works. Even beach steps that were once familiar landmarks to locals and tourists alike are now covered in rubble or inaccessible. For many, simply getting to the beach requires climbing over construction debris or rerouting through unstable ground.
Falling Businesses and Displaced Community Spaces
Bingin’s transformation isn’t only physical—it’s deeply economic and social. Where cozy guesthouses and beloved restaurants once welcomed visitors, demolition has left behind skeletal frames and shuttered venues. Long-time operators in the area recount how the rapid redevelopment has upended livelihoods, with no clear support or transition plan in place.
Several local entrepreneurs told us they had only weeks to vacate properties they had spent years developing. Community businesses, once the heartbeat of Bingin’s beach culture, are now surrounded by chainsawed concrete and heavy machinery.
Voices from the Ground: Surfers and Residents Speak Out
This isn’t just a media narrative—it’s the voice of the people on the ground. Bingin has long been a home, not just a tourist photo-op. Surfers who have been living and riding waves here for over a decade speak with visible concern. They’ve observed dangerous debris floating in the surf zone, unmarked construction areas near the shoreline, and crumbling cliffs that pose real risks during rain and monsoon seasons.
One surfer, who has lived in the area since the early 2010s, described Bingin as “the best beach in the world.” But now, he says, it feels more like a construction site than a sanctuary.
Environmental Costs Are Rising
Perhaps the most alarming impact is ecological. Debris from demolition—including chunks of concrete, scattered steel, and plastic waste—has entered the ocean. This doesn’t just threaten surfers’ safety; it endangers the fragile coastal ecosystem. The growing volume of floating debris caused damage to surfboards and raises valid concerns about water quality and marine life.
Environmental activists and community members are urging authorities to take swift action to properly manage this waste and restore clean access to the coastline.
A Decade of Change—and Not All for the Better
Looking back, Bingin has undergone a dramatic shift. The intimate beach bungalows, artistic cottages, and organically grown cafes that gave the beach its unique vibe are vanishing. In their place? Large-scale developments that neither reflect the heritage of the area nor involve enough local consultation—or accountability.
The beach has transformed from a community-centered oasis into a contested zone of rapid, and arguably reckless, urban planning.
The Urgent Need for Awareness and Advocacy
What’s happening at Bingin Beach isn’t just another case of “Bali development.” It’s a stark reminder of how fast things can change when development is prioritized over community, safety, and ecology. This report underscores the importance of amplifying local voices, advocating for responsible growth, and ensuring public awareness of what’s really going on.
We urge our readers to watch the full video here for a raw behind-the-scenes look at Bingin’s current reality.
Let’s keep the conversation going. Share your thoughts, experiences, and suggestions in the video’s comment section. It’s time we bring collective awareness to the real cost of unchecked development.
Jason, Business Journalist at Bukit Vista
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