Sumberkima settlement’s economy is heavily reliant on hospitality business, employment and supply of primary produce to the multiple tourist resorts located along the coast in the area.
The airfield was planned to increase a flow of tourism to this remote area of Bali.
Islamic influence in the region is indicated by a recently constructed mosque in the northern part of Sumberkima.
Several restaurants, PADI-approved diving centers, fishing/snorkeling trip shops are located along the main road.
Night-life, bars and clubs are available in the "Lovina" resort region, approx 45 km to the East of Sumberkima and Singaraja city.