This is one of the famous pilgrimage spot of Karwar and is located at a distance of about 56kms from Karwar. Gokarna houses the famous Mahabaleswar Temple which has the idol of Lord Shiva and a huge chariot. It is famous for the ‘Atmalinga’ which is second only to Vishwanatha Temple at Varnasi in North India. The chariot is taken out in a procession at the time of Shivrathri.The other places of interest here includes, the beaches of Kutle, Om, Half moon, Paradise etc.
