The beaches in Visakhapatnam offer distinct settings: Ramakrishna Beach sits on the city waterfront, while Rushikonda and Yarada bring a different coastal landscape, and Bheemili pairs its shore with historic remains. If you are choosing a beach day, start with the setting and access that fit your plans; bus services are shown for Ramakrishna Beach and Bheemili.
- Ramakrishna Beach: a central waterfront, also known as R.K. Beach.
- Rushikonda Beach: a golden-sand setting 8 km from Visakhapatnam.
- Yarada Beach: a shore in a valley surrounded by hills.
- Bheemili Beach: a coastal outing with heritage remains dating to the 17th century.
Ramakrishna Beach for a city waterfront walk
Ramakrishna Beach, also called R.K. Beach, is the central waterfront choice. The Visakhapatnam district administration describes it as one of the city’s beaches and mentions an aquarium and a Kali Temple near the shore.
From the beach, the promenade gives you a waterfront setting for a walk; its stretch is covered in this guide to walking the Ramakrishna Beach promenade.
APSRTC shows an hourly city bus service from D.B.S. Complex to R.K. Beach. Its displayed schedule gives the last bus as 20:15, with fares of ₹6 for adults and ₹3 for children, and a distance of 8 km.
The INS Kursura Museum is about a 9-minute drive from a hotel in Visakhapatnam.
Rushikonda Beach for a different coastal setting
Rushikonda Beach offers a coastal setting described by the district administration as golden beaches, 8 km from Visakhapatnam. That distance is the administration’s stated distance from the city; it is not a travel time.
The district administration describes Rushikonda as suitable for swimming and windsurfing. Those broad descriptions do not establish current sea conditions or whether swimming is permitted on a particular day, so treat them as a general characterisation rather than a day-of safety assessment.
The APSRTC tourist-services table has no direct service to Rushikonda. If you choose this shore, confirm your transport arrangements before setting out, and check the official site before you go for current beach guidance and any changes to services.
Yarada Beach and the approach to the shore
Yarada Beach is set in a valley surrounded by hills, making its landscape distinct from the central waterfront. The district administration describes a shoreline of rocks, soft pebbles and golden sand.
That mix of terrain is useful to keep in mind when choosing a beach for a walk: Yarada’s described shore is not simply a stretch of sand. The APSRTC tourist-services table has no direct service to Yarada, so its displayed routes do not provide a bus option straight to this beach.
Bheemili Beach as a longer coastal outing
Bheemili Beach suits a longer coastal outing that combines the shore with historic remains. Bheemunipatnam is 30–34 km from Visakhapatnam, and its beach is a local attraction.
The coastal settlement was formerly Dutch, with a fort and factory built there in the 17th century. At Bheemili Beach, the heritage remains include a ruined fort, an armoury and a Dutch cemetery dating to that century.
APSRTC shows an hourly city bus service from Visakhapatnam to Bhimunipatnam. The displayed schedule gives the last bus as 22:15; fares are ₹14 for adults and ₹7 for children, and the distance is 30 km.
Compare access, setting and time needed
The clearest differences are the beaches’ settings and the bus services shown for two of them. There are no listed opening hours, admission fees, swimming flags or day-specific safety advisories for the beaches.
- For a city waterfront: Choose Ramakrishna Beach for a central shore with an aquarium and Kali Temple nearby. APSRTC shows an hourly bus service from D.B.S. Complex.
- For a golden-beach setting: Consider Rushikonda, 8 km from Visakhapatnam. The displayed tourist-services table has no direct service to the beach.
- For a valley and hills: Yarada’s shoreline includes rocks, soft pebbles and golden sand. The displayed table also has no direct service to this beach.
- For shore and heritage: Bheemili combines a beach outing with remains associated with its Dutch-settlement history. APSRTC shows an hourly service to Bhimunipatnam.
APSRTC’s displayed tourist-services schedule and fares can change, so verify them with APSRTC before travelling. For another city outing to add to your plans, visiting Kailasagiri in Visakhapatnam is covered in a separate guide.
FAQs
Which beach is closest to central Visakhapatnam?
Ramakrishna Beach is the central waterfront. It is also called R.K. Beach.
Can you swim at Rushikonda Beach?
The district administration describes Rushikonda as suitable for swimming and windsurfing, but that does not confirm conditions or permission for a particular day.
Which beach has historic remains?
Bheemili Beach has heritage remains including a ruined fort, an armoury and a Dutch cemetery dating to the 17th century.
Are opening hours and beach fees available?
No opening hours or admission fees are listed for the beaches. Check official information for current practical guidance.