Bhatkal Beach

Bhatkal Beach, 20 km north of Murudeshwar, is one of Karnataka's most beautiful and uncrowded beaches — a wide, pristine stretch of golden sand in the historic port town of Bhatkal, with the calm backwaters of Bhatkal Creek adding a scenic dimension. Surrounded by coconut groves and the ruins of historic mosques (Bhatkal was a major medieval Arab trading port), the beach combines natural beauty with cultural heritage. A top Murudeshwar day-trip for beach, history, and seafood enthusiasts.