Coastal zones have undergone significant changes in the twenty-first century due to population growth, expanding urban development, industrialization, and other human activities. The Krishna-Godavari deltaic region in India is highly exposed to the impacts of coastal hazards and extreme weather events, which disrupt the livelihoods of people living in coastal areas. Identifying priority areas with high vulnerability is crucial for effective disaster management and resilience efforts. A Coastal Vulnerability Index was created by integrating several sub-indices such as exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity derived from 15 indicators. These indicators primarily reflect physical, climatic, and socio-economic factors, and were weighted using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP). The study identifies 857.319 km2 of the area are highly vulnerable which includes Amalapuram and Machilipatanam mandals. Mummidivaram mandal in East Godavari district is highly vulnerable due to greater exposure to risks, while Amalapuram, Pithapuram, and Tuni mandals in the same district show high sensitivity to coastal hazards. In contrast, Narsapur mandal in West Godavari district has low adaptive capacity, which increases its vulnerability. It is anticipated that the vulnerability analysis will serve as valuable tools for land use planning, which is crucial for safeguarding local assets and formulating emergency measures tailored to coastal natural disasters, such as sea-level inundation and intense tropical storms.