:: Payyambalam Beach located near the Kannur town this beautiful beach stretch of sand and surf is the best locale for a relaxed evening. A fishing harbour built with Indo Norvegian project assistance. If the weather is favourable a ride in the sea will be a memorable experience. The remnants of the temple & fort are still seen in Mopila bay.

:: Sankhumugham Beach located 8 kms from Thiruvananthapuram city, the Shankhumugham Beach is a favourite haunt of sunset watchers. An indoor recreation club, the 'Matsya Kanyaka', a gigantic 35 m long sculpture of a mermaid and a restaurant shaped like a starfish are the major attractions here. The long stretch of clean sand is located near the airport. The water here, however, is not suitable for bathing.

:: Tanur Beach situated in Malappura District this small coastal fishing town of Tanur was one of the earliest settlements of the Portuguese. St. Francis Xavier visited the place in 1546 AD. About 3 km south of Tanur town is Keraladeshpuram Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and believed to be one of the oldest temples in Kerala.

:: Thanagasseri Beach from Kollam town about 5 kms is the Thangassery Beach, which is a sea side village of historic importance. The rural settlement has the ruins of an old Portuguese Fort and churches built in the 18th century. The 144 feet high Thangaserry Lighthouse is open to visitors from 1530-1730 hours every day.

:: Thirumullavaram Beach 6 kms north of Kollam, thisbeach is well linked by road and with good bathing facilities. This beautiful beach filled with coconut palms is ideal for an early morning walk as one can see fishermen gliding into the sea for the days catch.

:: Valapattanam Beach situated in Kannur District well known for its wood-based industries and timber trade, fishing harbour as well as the main source of the irrigation project. Kannur is that part of the legendary Malabar Coast where King Solomon's ships anchored to collect timber to build the 'Temple of the Lord' and to secure most needed spices. Here in the little hamlet on the banks of the river Valapattanam, is a giant of the modern timber industry - Western India Plywood Ltd., the largest wood-based industry in South East Asia.

:: Varkala Beach a beautiful beach that has a more than 2000 years old shrine of Lord Vishnu. This beach of Kerala is rich in mineral water springs that are known for their medicinal value. The sea shore is called `Papanasm' and hundreds of Hindu devotees perform 'Vavu Bali' on new moon days of th Malayalam month of Karkidakam.