Start with classic Andhra breakfast — idli, dosa, upma and filter coffee at a busy local tiffin shop near the bus stand; it’s cheap, fresh and gives you a feel of daily life in Kakinada.
Walk Sankaraiah Street and nearby lanes to sample and buy the famous Kakinada Kaja (sweet). This is a great spot for solo wandering and souvenir sweets.
Have a seafood or vegetarian Andhra thali at a well-reviewed local restaurant by the town or near the beach to taste regional flavours (try prawn curry or spicy rasam).
Dine at a popular local restaurant (ask your hotel for a recommended spot) to enjoy coastal Andhra specialties and end your first day with fresh seafood or a hearty veg meal.
Coringa’s mangroves are best visited early for birdwatching and wildlife; arrange a boat safari from local operators. Sanctuary access is generally open 6:00am–5:30pm; boat trips typically run early morning (confirm locally).
Take a short public/private boat from Kakinada Beach to Hope Island — a sandbar with tranquil views and birdlife. Boat services usually operate 8:00am–4:00pm; confirm timings/availability and avoid rough sea days.
Enjoy coastal seafood or a comforting Andhra meal near Kakinada Beach after returning from Hope Island; perfect time to try local prawn fry or a vegetarian thali.
Draksharamam is a historic Saivite temple with traditional architecture; the temple typically opens 6:00am–12:00pm and 4:00pm–8:00pm, so the evening slot is ideal for serene darshan and aarti.
Buy a few boxes of Kakinada Kaja from a reputed sweet shop for the journey home and enjoy a light breakfast (tea and local snack). Many sweet shops open by 7:30am.
Visit nearby Samalkota or Pithapuram temples to see regional temple architecture and quieter local ritual life; most temples open from 6:00am–12:00pm and 4:00pm–8:00pm.
If time allows, take a short guided ride to see local fishing activity or a small coastal village for candid photography; coordinate timing with local operators.