Organized tourism started in the 1950s.
 

Situated in the bay, Sukosan has a multitude of nice sand beaches. The town itself offers nice walks through the traditional narrow alleys. Due to its numerous restaurants and taverns, Sukosan is known as a place of wine and song.
 

Sukosan cherishes the old customs. They are linked to the feast of St. Kasijan, the patron saint of Sukosan (13th August). The Nights of Sukosan is another event offering entertainment. During the carnival season, "luzari", masques typical only of Sukosan, represent a special attraction.
 

Zlatna Luka Marina, in the vicinity of Sukosan, is one of the largest on the Adriatic. It has 1,200 berths in the sea for yachts of a length up to 5 m and a draught of 4 m, while the capacity on the ground includes 600 places, 200 of which under roof. There is a hotel in the Marina. Marina is open throughout the year.

SUKOSAN, a town and small harbour in a vast bay (Luka Sukosan), 11 km southeast of Zadar; population 2,275. Chief occupations include farming, viniculture, olive growing, fruit growing and tourism. Sukosan lies on the main road (M2, E65).
 

The parish church of St. Kasijan, erected probably in the 11th century (fragments with of "pleter" motifs - interlacery ornamentation), assumed its present aspect in the 17th century. A small church from the 17th century rises on the graveyard. Fragments with "pleter" (interlacery ornaments) are incorporated in its door-posts and on the front. - The ruins of the 15th-century summer villa of the archbishops of Zadar can be seen on an islet in the bay. The ruins of the mediaeval fortress erected by the counts of Bribir rise on Cape Bribircina. - A mediaeval chapel is situated around 3.5 km on the road to the north-east of the village.