Kozhikode Beach
Kozhikode Beach, located within the city about 1km from the railway station is one of the good places to hang out with friends and family. The near by Lion’s club park specially meant for children and the Marine water aquarium with variety of fresh water fish are the major attractions of the beach. The park is open on all days from 3 pm onwards and the aquarium from 8am to 8pm. The old world charm retained in the old lighthouse and the two crumbling piers, each more than a hundred years old, that run into the sea is adding to its natural beauty. The sight of fishermen entering the sea with the small rowing boats, fighting with waves and coming back with various fishes is worth watching. The beach is a favourite haunt of sunset viewers and one could enjoy it tasting the ice cream or yummy seafood that are available from the beach stalls. 

Beypore Beach
The calm beypore beach with the beautiful expanse of vast land and turquoise blue sea is about 10 kms from Kozhikode. The unique feature of the beach is the 2-kilometer long stretch of track, locally called Pulimoodu, made up of huge stones and rocks piled together that reaches out in the sea. A walk on this path will be a lifetime memorable experience. The boat-building yard is located near the beach and the Kadalundi bird sanctuary is only 7 km away from beach.

Kappad Beach
Locally known as Kappakadavu, Kappad is a major tourist destination located 16 km from the city. It is at the Kappad Beach that the first European from Lisbon, Vasco De Gama landed on 27th of May 1498 along with his 170 men while discovering a sea route to India. This historic event is commemorated by a little stone monument on the beach . A distinctive feature of the Kappad beach is the moss covered rock that protrudes into the sea. The beach, strewn with country fishing boats is ideal for relaxation. It offers opportunities for sand castle building and other beach activities. Another attraction here is an 800 year old temple that is located at the rocks nearby the beach. The ideal time to visit the beach is between September to February.  Read more >>>

Dolphin’s Point
Dolphin's point is a place near the Kozhikode beach, located just 15 minutes from the city center. Here one can see the dolphins jumping and playing with the sea water. Early morning hours are the perfect time for this sight. 

Payyoli Beach
The small village of Payyoli is one of the most outstanding tourism destination in Kozhikode. Located at a distance of 30kms from the city, the village is well known for its beach called payyoli beach. India’s sprint Queen, P T Usha sometimes known as Payyoli Express hails from this village, made her practices on this beach and brings fame not only to the beach or village but also to the country. The long and wide Payyoli beach with beautiful stretch of golden sands and shallow water is an ideal place for water sports. A massive rock 'Velliyamkallu' that narrates the heroic story of Kunjali Maraykar, is situated 13 km away from the beach. Trikkottur Perumalpuram Temple is located near to the Payyoli beach.

Kolavipalam Beach
Known as ‘Turtle beach’, Kolavipalam beach at the south of Murad River is at a distance of 4 km from Kottakal and few meters away from Payyoli beach. The famous Olive Ridley turtles can be seen frequent in the vast stretch of beach sand especially during the nesting season; i.e in September.

Thusharagiri
Thusharagiri, a small tribal tourist spot nestled in the backdrop of the mighty western ghats, is around 11 km from Kodenchery and 50 km east of Kozhikode. Sometimes referred as 'Kodaikkanal of the south', Thusharagiri, literally means snow capped mountains is an ideal tourist destination famed for its lush green vegetation, wide array of flora and fauna, enchanting waterfalls and dense forests.

There are five water falls here but the tourists can enjoy only the beauty of three waterfalls, since 2 of them are far away and located in a restricted area, prone to wild animals. Of the three falls which are also located inside the forest in a greenish background, the highest is the thenpara fall that cascade from an altitude of 75 meters. The misty water spray of the three waterfalls offers an exciting and memorable site to the tourists and a 5km upstream trek will take one to the stream’s origin. This destination provides ample opportunities for young and old alike and challenging time for adventurers. The adventurous trekking and rock climbing through the river paths always delight the visitors. Trekkers could reach Vithiri in Wayanad district by evening if they start trekking in the early morning from the second waterfall. September to November is the ideal time to visit this picturesque place. Government of Kerala, identified Thusharagiri as an eco tourist centre.