Imagine sitting along the beach shoreline and witnessing the glorious sunset with wind in your hair and immense peace in your soul. Well, some of the famous beaches in Karnataka can offer you all this and more. You can do everything your heart desires from taking a stroll to playing a sport and the beaches in Karnataka will kindly oblige! Also, don’t forget to book one of the many good beach resorts in Karnataka to reap the maximum benefits. Reserve your flights to Bangalore, India, and, see it for yourself!

Here are some of the best beaches you must consider –

Also known as “Virgin Beach”, Maravanthe Beach is famous for its white sand shore and the unique combination of sea and river!

Famous for its red & white striped lighthouse, you can enjoy panoramic views at Kapu Beach while sunbathing at the golden sands!

The soft golden sands of Maple Beach and the cool light breeze of the Arabian Sea act as a fresh breath for your soul.

Other Popular Beaches In Karnataka

Beach Name	Famous For	Distance from Main Airport (km)	City
Kapu Beach	Lighthouse, Sunset Views	60 km (Mangalore Airport)	Udupi
St. Mary’s Island	Basalt Rock Formations	76 km (Mangalore Airport)	Udupi
Malpe Beach	Water Sports	66 km (Mangalore Airport)	Udupi
Murudeshwar	Shiva Statue, Temple	150 km (Mangalore Airport)	Bhatkal
Kudle Beach	Scenic Beauty	150 km (Goa Airport)	Gokarna
Om Beach	Om Shaped Beach, Sunset	150 km (Goa Airport)	Gokarna
Tannirbhavi Beach	Serene Atmosphere	14 km (Mangalore Airport)	Mangalore
Panambur Beach	Cleanliness, Activities	11 km (Mangalore Airport)	Mangalore
Maravanthe Beach	Unique Coastal Road	135 km (Mangalore Airport)	Kundapura
Gokarna Beach	Pilgrimage, Relaxation	150 km (Goa Airport)	Gokarna
Paradise Beach	Secluded Beach	150 km (Goa Airport)	Gokarna
Kodi Beach	Peaceful Retreat	150 km (Goa Airport)	Gokarna
Murudeshwar Beach	Scenic Views	150 km (Mangalore Airport)	Bhatkal
Half Moon Beach	Camping, Dolphin Sighting	150 km (Goa Airport)	Gokarna
Surathkal Beach	Surfing	21 km (Mangalore Airport)	Mangalore
Ravindranath Tagore Beach	Serene Environment	151 km (Goa Airport)	Karwar
Karwar Beach	Nature, Sunsets	97 km (Goa Airport)	Karwar
Devbagh Beach	Water Sports	97 km (Goa Airport)	Karwar
Sasihithlu Beach	Cleanliness, Beauty	17 km (Mangalore Airport)	Mangalore
Mattu Beach	Quiet Retreat	53 km (Mangalore Airport)	Udupi
Eco Beach	Eco-Tourism	68 km (Mangalore Airport)	Kundapura
Nirvana Beach	Tranquility	150 km (Goa Airport)	Gokarna
Mangalore Beach	Scenic Views	13 km (Mangalore Airport)	Mangalore
Padubidri end point beach	Secluded Beach	48 km (Mangalore Airport)	Udupi
Kasarkod Beach	Sunset Views	151 km (Goa Airport)	Karwar
Majali Beach Village	Fishing, Relaxation	93 km (Goa Airport)	Karwar
Tilimati Beach	Pristine Beauty	150 km (Goa Airport)	Gokarna
Someshwara Beach	Scenic Beauty	9 km (Mangalore Airport)	Mangalore
Ullal Beach	Fishing, Picnicking	22 km (Mangalore Airport)	Mangalore
Pithrody Udyavar Beach	Serenity, Relaxation	40 km (Mangalore Airport)	Udupi
Apsarakonda Beach	Waterfall, Sunset Views	151 km (Goa Airport)	Karwar
Headbandar Beach	Secluded Beach	150 km (Goa Airport)	Gokarna
Koodi Bagh Beach	Tranquility	150 km (Goa Airport)	Gokarna
Ottinene Beach	Pristine Beauty	68 km (Mangalore Airport)	Kundapura
Ladies’ Beach	Secluded Retreat	150 km (Goa Airport)	Gokarna
Belekan beach	Fishing, Serenity	151 km (Goa Airport)	Karwar
Someshwar Beach	Scenic Beauty	150 km (Goa Airport)	Gokarna
Bhatkal Beach	Serenity, Relaxation	150 km (Goa Airport)	Bhatkal
Binaga Beach	Tranquil Atmosphere	150 km (Goa Airport)	Gokarna
Batapady Beach	Secluded Beach	151 km (Goa Airport)	Karwar
Padukere Beach	Scenic Beauty	150 km (Goa Airport)	Gokarna
Kaju Bagh Beach	Serene Environment	150 km (Goa Airport)	Gokarna
Srirangapatna Ghat	Spiritual Significance	13 km (Mysore Airport)	Srirangapatna
Trasi Beach	Serene Atmosphere	153 km (Goa Airport)	Kundapura
Talapady Beach	Untouched Beauty	20 km (Mangalore Airport)	Mangalore
Mahishi Beach	Natural Beauty	150 km (Goa Airport)	Gokarna