Located due north of the five-star Nusa Dua hotel complex, the finger like extension that dips into Benoa Harbor is known for its recreational marine activities.  The tiny fishing village of Desa Tanjung Benoa is the essential day trip for families looking for the complete array of fun-filled water diversions ranging from glass-bottom boat rides to jet skiing and sea kayaking to inflatable and speedboat towing rides (banana boats, rolling doughnut, parasailing, water skiing, wake boarding and flying fish rides) to underwater options (scuba diving, snorkeling, sea walking and mini-submergible). Other worthwhile alternatives include an early morning expedition to the bustling seafood market and a visit to the turtle hatchery in nearby Turtle Island.

Jalan Pratama, the main road servicing the resorts and hotels lining Tanjung Benoa beach, runs vertically from south to north, if you're coming from the airport.  The northern tip of Jalan Pratama leads to a fishing village, transitioning from Tanjung Benoa's tourist stretch into the backstreets populated by the locals. The streets west of Jalan Pratama make up a thriving Balinese community, with a temple at the northern tip and a bustling port down the west coast of the peninsula. Tanjung Benoa's hotels and resorts are positioned mainly on the eastern side of the peninsula, where the beach catches the rising sun. The tame currents on Tanjung Benoa beach create a perfect resort setting for the establishments sprouting up along the coastline; many of them offer watersports and other activities perfectly suited for the waves. There's a resort for almost every need on Tanjung Benoa.