Hikkaduwa is a widely known beach resort with a lively atmosphere and a great surfing conditions. The beach town is the destination of people who are looking for the best of the beach bars, the most casual markets, and the most colorful nightlife. The snorkelers and divers will be engaged in a lot of activity in the coral reefs that are right at the shore, and the people who go to the beach can lie down on the soft sands and watch the beautiful sunset over the Indian Ocean.