Located in eastern India, this clean and secluded beach – set away from the bustle of Visakhapatnam city in the state of Andhra Pradesh – is a favorite picnic spot among locals, despite the strong currents. More adventurous travelers can rent surfboards and kayaks and take to the water, but challenging conditions mean this isn’t a place for beginners. Rushikonda also offers easy access to tourist attractions such as the rocky outcrop known as Dolphin’s Nose and the fourth-century Venkateswara Temple — said to welcome 40 million people annually.