Our Home
While the rest of the world looks at Sanur and sees a beach, we look at Sanur and see a home.
The Sanur Westies are a community of expats, locals, and long-term travellers who have discovered the secret: life is just a little bit better (and a lot more authentic) on the west side of the Bypass Ngurah Rai.
We are the explorers of the hidden gangs, the patrons of the roadside warung, and the people who know that the best spots are the ones the tour buses never find.
Welcome to the Sanur - West of the Bypass: Bali’s Best-Kept Secret 🌴
More than just a highway, the West Side is where the heart of Sanur truly beats. We are a community of over 4,700 expats, locals, and Sanur-lovers who know that life "west of the bypass" offers the most authentic flavours, the best-kept secrets, and a social vibe like nowhere else in Bali.
Why are we here? This isn't your average tourist brochure. We’re the insiders sharing the $2 Nasi Campur that will change your life, the best local tradies, and the hidden coffee spots with rice-field views. From our walking groups and book clubs to our famous language lessons, we believe that moving to, or holidaying in Sanur, should come with an instant circle of friends.
Our Mission: To keep you connected, informed, and well-fed. Whether you’ve lived here for decades or you’re currently counting down the days until your first visit, you’ve found your tribe.
Join the conversation, skip the tourist traps, and live like a local—west of the bypass.
Sanur Westies showed me the real Sanur—quiet streets, friendly faces, and flavors you won’t find in guidebooks.
Lia
★★★★★