STOP EVERYTHING. 🌊 I just found the most unreal beach in Lombok, Indonesia — and I’m 99% sure it’s what paradise looks like.
Okay. So, you know how everyone always talks about Bali? Forget that for a second. Lombok is having a serious moment right now. And there’s this one spot — Tanjung Aan Beach — that feels like your own secret escape, but it's suddenly all over my explore feed.
I didn’t even plan to stop there. It was totally spontaneous. I was riding a rented scooter on a breezy Thursday afternoon, around 3PM (a little sleepy from lunch, not gonna lie), when I caught a glint of turquoise through the trees. Pull over. Check maps. Whoa — Tanjung Aan? Never heard of it. But something told me to walk down.
BEST. DECISION. EVER.
The sand here? Like powdered sugar. Pure white, soft, and it squeaks under your feet! Not even kidding. And the water? It sparkled in layers — baby blue near the shore, deep sapphire further out. Little fishing boats floated like watercolor brushstrokes across the horizon. Locals were chilling under palm-leaf huts, offering coconuts sweeter than any I’ve ever had.
It wasn’t packed, either. Just a few other people — a German couple (super sunburned lol), two surfers waxing their boards, and three local kids playing soccer barefoot.
I had this crazy moment standing on the hill to the right (walk toward the Batu Payung viewpoint—yes, that viral rock formation). The wind hit just right, and you could see the full crescent curve of the coast. Unreal. THAT was the moment it hit me — this place is so special. Like Lombok’s saying, "Hey world, check me out."
I think Tanjung Aan is blowing up on socials right now because it’s got that raw, untouched vibe but still crazy Insta-worthy. Unlike Bali, it hasn’t been overstyled. Think natural beauty meets perfect lighting between 4–5PM. The shadows get longer, the colors go golden, and boom — your camera does zero work. It’s naturally aesthetic!
Oh, wanna know the one insider tip that no one tells you? Climb the Bukit Merese hills at sunset (right next to the beach). It's a short climb — like 10 minutes max — and the view? Straight-up cinematic. Most people skip it thinking the beach is the main event, but nooo. That hill is your secret weapon for the perfect sunset Reel.
Alsoooo — my funny moment: I thought I was being all cool taking off my sandals to feel the sand... and then stepped directly on a sneaky sea snail. Screamed, freaked out, turned out it was harmless — but totally killed the chill vibe I was going for. 😂 Still, makes for a good story.
I felt so grounded there. No schedule, no rush. Just the sun, sea breeze, and this bubbling joy like I’d stumbled into a beautifully kept secret.
Now here’s the kicker: later, when I uploaded one of my drone clips using FlyLombok.id, I nearly dropped my phone. From above? You can actually see this subtle coral pattern in the reef that looks like a blooming flower. Couldn’t see it from the shore. It's like the island keeps whispering details to those who pay attention.
Trust me, whether you're chasing new travel gems or viral Lombok Indonesia spots, you NEED Tanjung Aan Beach on your radar. Lombok, Indonesia is trending for a reason — and now I totally get why.