Rushikonda Beach

Rushikonda · Visakhapatnam · Andhra Pradesh · India

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About Rushikonda Beach

Rushikonda Beach is a prominent beach located in Rushikonda, about 8 km from Visakhapatnam city in Andhra Pradesh, along the Bay of Bengal. Known for its golden sands, clear waters and green hills backdrop, it is one of the few Blue Flag certified beaches in India. The beach is popular for swimming, water sports and scenic views, and is maintained with clean facilities, attracting both local visitors and tourists year-round.

Visitors guide

Visitors can expect a wide stretch of golden sand bordered by the Bay of Bengal on one side and Rushikonda Hill on the other. The beach offers clean shoreline, gentle to moderate waves, designated swimming and water sports zones, food stalls and resort cottages nearby. Areas for sightseeing, photography and leisure walks are available, with views of the coastline from the hill approach road. Water sports operators offer jet skiing and wind surfing subject to sea conditions.

Key highlights

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Blue Flag certified beach recognized for cleanliness and environmental management
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Golden sandy shoreline with clear waters and backdrop of Rushikonda Hill
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Popular for water sports including jet skiing and wind surfing
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Scenic views of Bay of Bengal and coastline from beach and approach road
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Well-maintained facilities and proximity to Visakhapatnam city

Route

By road
By air	Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ) is the nearest airport, about 20-25 km away; onward by taxi or cab
By train	Visakhapatnam Junction Railway Station is the nearest major railhead, about 15-16 km away; onward by taxi, auto-rickshaw or bus

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Yarada Beach

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Tenneti Park

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INS Kursura Submarine Museum

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By public transport	APSRTC buses and auto-rickshaws connect Rushikonda Beach with Visakhapatnam city and RK Beach area

Nearest airport	Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ)

Nearest railway station	Visakhapatnam Junction Railway Station

Need to know

01Things to know before you go	Blue Flag beach with strict cleanliness standards; littering is discouraged Water sports operations are seasonal and depend on weather and sea conditions Evenings and weekends are generally more crowded Water sports and swimming are typically available during daylight hours
02Rules & restrictions	Do not litter; maintain cleanliness as per Blue Flag guidelines Follow lifeguard instructions and flag warnings for swimming Swimming beyond designated safe zones is not advised
03Safety information	Sea may have strong currents and high waves; swim only in designated areas Avoid swimming during high tide or rough sea conditions Supervise children closely near water

Facilities listed

Reported facilities to help you plan your visit.

Changing Rooms
Food Stalls
Lifeguards
Parking
Resorts and Cottages
Seating
Toilets