This is a popular beach especially among the younger generation for plenty of options for accommodation, dining, and evening entertainment with the many interesting curio shops, cozy restaurants, and pubs, and is a well-known international destination for board-surfing, diving, and snorkeling. With magnificent coral gardens with myriad colorful tropical fish, It is believed that the name Hikkaduwa means ‘Sword of Knowledge’ alternatively means coral or seashell jungle. The Beach was featured in an episode of Anthony Bourdain’s television show “No Reservations”.