Read the town-side beach as an estuary and fishing landscape, not an empty resort shore.
Read coast and town together
Kundapura is an estuary town with active temples, fishing work and ordinary commercial streets. Kodi, Maravanthe and Barkur occupy different points on the coast and should not be collapsed into one walkable attraction.
Plan around water and living culture
Use daylight at shores, keep clear of channels and rough seas, respect active worship and performances, and confirm current transport before leaving the town centre.