The port city Visakhapatnam is blessed with a beautiful 27 km long coastline of Bay of Bengal. Stretching between Vizag and Bhimili. The beaches in Visakhapatnam / Vizag are the most fascinating features of your trip. Located against the backdrop of low hills and lush greenery dotted with secluded coves and creeks, these beaches make Visakhapatnam a perfect tourist destination. If you are a nature lover, you can spend the most remarkable holidays while relaxing on the beautiful beaches surrounded by green hills, breathtaking valleys, dense jungles and ancient caves.

Some of the popular beaches of Vizag are:

Ramakrishna Beach
Popular as RK Beach, it is one of the loveliest beaches on the East Coast of Visakhapatnam. Located about 5 km from the city centre, the beach occupies a large part of the seafront. Specially meant for spending the leisure holidays, the beach was jointly developed by the Municipal Corporation of Visakhapatnam (MCV) and Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA). While on the RK Beach, one can visit other sites like the submarine museum, Visakha museum, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, an aquarium, the Kali Temple, etc. that are located at a close proximity. Another attraction is the war memorial 'Victory at Sea', which was constructed as a homage to soldiers of the 1971 war.

Rishikonda Beach
This golden and unspoilt beach is located at a distance of about 10 km from the city centre. The beach is named after a thickly covered hill 'Rishikonda'. Golden sands, vast stretch of water, and some of the best activities like water skiing, sunbathing, wind surfing and swimming make it the best beach in Visakhapatnam. People also visit this beach in the charm of the 14th century Sri Sapta Rusheswara Temple, which is surrounded by seven hills.

Lawson's Bay Beach
The beach is popular for its golden sands and lush green vegetation. People often visit the place for sunbathing and surfing. The beach is also known as Pedawaltair beach, and it presents a picturesque scenic beauty.

Bheemunipatnam Beach
Located at the mouth of the river Gosthani, this beach is considered as one of the safest and calmest for swimmers.

Apart from that, Visakhapatnam also has Yarada Beach, Gangavaram Beach, and Kondakarla Ava, located in lush green surroundings. A few of these beaches are also known for the rich variety of bird species.