Beaches

Hikkaduwa Beach

South Coast 4.1
Free $$ Veg Vegan Family-friendly Accessible

Hikkaduwa Beach is a long-running surf-and-snorkel town with a shallow coral sanctuary, sea turtles close to shore and an easygoing nightlife strip. Getting there: 20 min north of Galle. Entry Free. It lies in Sri Lanka's South Coast region. Details last verified 2026-06.

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Good to know

Getting there20 min north of Galle.
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Make a day of it

5 stops nearby · ~1 km · approx $40/person

  1. 1 Hikkaduwa Beach You’re here
  2. 2 Seavibe Fishing Center Hikkaduwa 0.1 km
  3. 3 Poseidon Diving Centre Hikkaduwa - PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Centre 0.2 km
  4. 4 Hikkaduwa Marine National Park(හික්කඩුව සමුද්‍ර ජාතික උද්‍යානය) 0.3 km
  5. 5 Coral Sands Hotel 0.4 km

Rough per-person estimate from sourced rates (PickMe/km, meals, entry). Confirm locally.

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Nearby

Seavibe Fishing Center Hikkaduwa ★ 5.0 0.1 km away Poseidon Diving Centre Hikkaduwa - PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Centre ★ 4.6 0.2 km away Diving Ranreka Supermarket ★ 4.3 0.2 km away Fishing Sri Lanka ★ 4.0 0.2 km away Hikkaduwa Marine National Park(හික්කඩුව සමුද්‍ර ජාතික උද්‍යානය)0.3 kmHikkaduwa Marine National Park(හික්කඩුව සමුද්‍ර ජාතික උද්‍යානය) Snorkeling With Niroshan ★ 4.9 0.3 km away

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Common questions

How do I get to Hikkaduwa Beach?

20 min north of Galle.

How much is entry to Hikkaduwa Beach?

Entry is Free for foreign visitors at the last check. Ticket prices are reviewed periodically, so treat this as a guide and confirm at the gate.

Is Hikkaduwa Beach suitable for children?

Yes. Hikkaduwa Beach works well for families, though younger children will need supervision and shade breaks.

Is Hikkaduwa Beach wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The main areas of Hikkaduwa Beach are reachable without stairs, though surfaces can be uneven in places.

How current is this information?

These details were last verified in 2026-06. Time-sensitive details such as fees and opening hours should always be confirmed with the official source before you travel.

Last verified: 2026-06