There are many tourist attractions which are easy to reach when staying over at the Beach Hut in Arugam Bay. It is located between two of Sri Lanka's popular National Parks, the Kumana Bird Sanctuary and the Lahugala National Park. There are number of heritage sites that are famous among the locals that are closer to the Beach hut and a comfortable drive away. Surfing is the main past time and the reason why many tourists gather to Arugam Bay. When it's the season, the East Coast is packed with surfing enthusiasts and locals alike enjoying the sport with passion.