Someshwar Beach
Is in ullal, 11 km to the south of the city, near the confluence of the netravati river and the arabian sea. the beachface is extremely rocky and considered dangerous for swimming. however, it is a great place to relax and watch the spectacular sunsets. ullal is accessible by bus, train and autorickshaw from the city centre.
Panambur Beach
Is in panambur, 10 km to the north of the city, near the new mangalore port and along the confluence of the gurupur river and the arabian sea. this is comparatively more deserted and is a great spot for safe and secluded swimming. panambur is well connected by bus and can also be reached by autorickshaw from the city centre.
Pilikula Nisarga Dhama
Is about 12 km from city and is a tourist spot with "manasa" water theme park, animal park, boating, science centre, arboretum,golf course etc., all in one place.
Kapu Beach
Is about 45 km to the north. it can be reached by a the local express buses in 45 minutes. the beach has a lighthouse which is open to visitors.
There are a lot of temples and churches to visit, or if that doesn't interest you, relaxing at the beach is a good idea.
Malpe Beach
Is about 60 km to the north.it can be reached by a the local express buses.this beach has a resort. also there is a small island of the beach about 15 minutes boat ride.local ferry runs every 30 minutes or so. the last ferry back from the island is at 5pm.
Adventure
For the adventurous, the western ghats near mangalore provide an ideal location to get lost in the dense jungles.
Swim
Mangalore has many clean and beautiful beaches:someshwar beach is in ullal, 11 km to the south of the city, near the confluence of the netravati river and the arabian sea. the beachface is extremely rocky and considered dangerous for swimming. however, it is a great place to relax and watch the spectacular sunsets. ullal is accessible by bus, train and autorickshaw from the city centre.panambur beach is in panambur, 10 km to the north of the city, near the new mangalore port and along the confluence of the gurupur river and the arabian sea. this is comparatively more deserted and is a great spot for safe and secluded swimming. panambur is well connected by bus and can also be reached by autorickshaw from the city centre.suratkal beach is about 15 km to the north of the city.it has a beautiful lighthouse and few rocks.the biggest thing on this beach is its "sand".its totally different from all other beaches that it is powder like as compared to sand type feeling at all other beaches. you can confirm it by walking barefoot on beach.this beach have one resort named :red rock residency" where people come every weekends to enjoy with ow some food.tannirbavi beach is one of the best beaches of mangalore. one can enjoy the sunset view here.it is located at a distance of 12 km from mangalore.kapu beach is about 45 km to the north. it can be reached by a the local express buses in 45 minutes. the beach has a lighthouse which is open to visitors.malpe beach is about 60 km to the north.it can be reached by a the local express buses.this beach has a resort. also there is a small island of the beach about 15 minutes boat ride.local ferry runs every 30 minutes or so. the last ferry back from the island is at 5pm.