In Reply to: What to do in Bali except surf?! posted by John M on Wednesday, 5. November 2008 at 10:54 Bali Time:
Eating - the food there is excellent. Shopping - lots of places for all wants/needs. Get away from Tuban/Kuta/Legian/Seminyak - head for the hills and the East coast. Get a car & drive around & about. (he traffic heading West is heavy with trucks going to & coming from the ferry to Java. Avoid it unless you're going to Medewi etc to surf.
My hubby surfs in Indonesia for at least 2 months/year. In June this year he joined me for 10 days in Bali & although he doesn't like it much there, he really enjoyed the 6 day trip I planned to Pacung, Ubud, Sanur & environs. Amed, Candi Dasa, Lovina etc etc are all great places to spend a day or 2 & good bases for day/half day trips. Lots of other beautiful, interesting places, too.
Get recent Lonely Planet or Rough Guide guide book - money well spent & chockers with info if you are interested in a broader than usual experience.