1
Jungle Beach
Beach
Compact sand beach, popular for swimming & sunbathing, with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot.
4.40 (2.1K reviews)
2
Unawatuna Beach
Beach
Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving.
4.50 (1.6K reviews)
3
Hikkaduwa Beach
Beach
Popular beach with a coral reef for snorkeling, plus glass bottom boat tours & surfing.
4.50 (1.3K reviews)
4
Ventura Beach
Beach
Popular for those wanting to snorkel & take part in water sports, this beach has soft white sand.
4.60 (425 reviews)
5
Dalawella Beach
Beach
Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation.
4.50 (358 reviews)
6
Akurala Beach
Beach
Sandy beach with a reef barrier creating a swimming area with calm, shallow water.
4.60 (257 reviews)
7
Koggala Beach
Beach
Known for its surfing & scenic bay views, this tropical beach includes hotels, restaurants & shops.
4.70 (256 reviews)
8
Narigama Beach
Beach
Long, golden sandy beach offering dramatic sunset views, beach bars & surfing waves.
4.60 (183 reviews)
9
Mihiripenna Beach
Beach
Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees, plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging.
4.60 (166 reviews)
10
Ahangama Beach
Beach
👍👍 A very beautiful beach. There are village shops selling coconuts and other basic products and food on both sides of the road for reasonable prices.
4.50 (142 reviews)
11
Ahungalla Beach
Beach
Coastal hangout with fine sand & rocky outcrops, plus a rustic outdoor restaurant & a modern resort.
4.60 (79 reviews)
12
Beach of Bonavista
Beach
👍👍 Perfect place for surfing 🏄♂️
Surfing board is around Rs.500 per hour (depending on the demand) and you can hire a personal coach also at a reasonable price.
Crowd is really friendly and nice to be around.
There are lots of foreigners in the beach and 80%+ of the surfers are foreigners.
If you...
4.50 (48 reviews)
13
Balapitiya Beach
Beach
Serene stretch of shoreline with fine sand & large, picturesque boulders, plus lodging & eateries.
4.50 (34 reviews)
14
Balapitiya Beach
Beach
👍👍 This place is hidden from prying eyes. A wonderful beach with a wonderful view. Please - after the visit, pick up your garbage, because you arrived by transport.
4.80 (32 reviews)