Hikkaduwa is a small, peaceful beach hamlet on the island’s famed southwest coast. It is particularly popular among both domestic and international tourists for family holidays to Sri Lanka, and it is known for its dynamic, excellent nightlife and amazing roadside dining, which includes both Sri Lankan and Western cuisine. For years, travelers have been fascinated by the brilliant palm-fringed beach, which is the ideal place to relax, enjoy the sun, and swim, snorkel, or scuba dive.