The old part of Kukljica consists of Mediterranean architecture with orange tile roofs and is separated from the green peninsula on which the settlement is situated by a large natural inlet and port.

The sandy beaches of Sabuša, Kostanj, Zelena Punta, and Jelenica stretch to both sides of the island in the shade of centennial pinewood.

In the haven Kostanj there is a valuable historical monument, the restored old Christian church of St. Jerome from the 13th century.

Festival activities include tug-of-war, donkey races, climbing a greased pole to get to a prosciutto that is hung at the top.

Kukljica is home to the Bačić, Bačoka, Benić, Bilan, Blagdan, Jaša, Martinović, Meštrić, Milić, and Vulin families.