Padubidri Blue Flag Beach
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One of the first beaches in India to earn International Blue Flag certification, with clean sand, good facilities and lifeguards on duty.
Padubidri Beach (Endpoint Beach) received International Blue Flag certification in 2020, making it one of the first eight Blue Flag beaches in India. Designated swimming areas are staffed by lifeguards, and there are changing rooms, showers and walkways. The environment is clean, making it good for family fun in the water. A small entry fee applies. It is about 25 km south of Udupi, beside National Highway 66, and can be combined with Kaup Lighthouse for a half-day trip. Swimming areas close during the monsoon season.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Kaup Beach Lighthouse
- Udupi Sri Krishna Matha
- Anantheshwara & Chandramouleshwara Temples
- Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village
- Saavira Kambada Basadi (Thousand Pillar Temple)
- Manipal End Point
- Malpe Beach
- Gommateshwara Statue, Karkala