The long stretch of Kozhikode may not be at par with the beaches in Goa, but it is a beach where one can find peace and serenity at a time. The beaches is dotted with ice-cream parlours, small cafes and dhabas, where visitors can relax, slurp the colorful ice creams sticks and stare the twinkling stars and shinning moons.

Things to do and see in Kozhikode
Beach activities in Kozhikode do not rely on adventure water-sports. Yet, visitors can satisfy themselves with swimming beach walking and sightseeing. Children can have fun at the nearby Lion's Pak, which offers the an array of slide and swing. The Beach has the popular Dolphin Point, located at the tip of an old bride. The site is one, where enthusiast can spot Dolphins splashing the water. Interestingly, the park is free of entry fee and remains open all through out the day.

Kozhikode Town
Beach lovers can extends their tour programme to the town of Kozhikode. It has tourist attraction like Mananchira Square, a complex with gardens, fountains, the Town Hall and a library, the square Lalitha Kala Academy Hall, which displays artistic exhibitions, 500-year-old Common Wealth Spinning Mill, Mishkaal Mosque, Kuttichera, Pattalam Mosque and more.

Payyoli Beach
On visiting the beautiful Payyoli beach, visitors can catch a glimpse of the Velliyamkallu, a Silvery Rock, positioned 14 km out at sea. The rock covers about 2 acre of land and is inhabitant by rare birds. Visitors, in order to reach Velliyamkallu,can make a trip of one hour via in a fiberglass boat from Payyoli beach.

Shopping at Kozhikode
The beach is in close proximity to the town, therefore visitors can easily reach the latter and purchase several souvenirs, including traditional handicraft items. Sweet shops in Mithai Theruvu are popular for selling halwas, seasoned with dry fruits and prepared with pure coconut oil, packets of banana chips etc. which makes a good buy.

Eating at Kozhikode
The cuisines of Kozhikode indicates the Arab culture. Woodland Restaurants, Mummy & Daddy, Hotel Seaqueen and lots more in the coastal road offers a variety of cuisines ranging from vegetarian to spicy non-vegetarian like mussels fry(Kallumakaya porichathu), ring shaped rice pathiri(pathal). Also, a number of small eating joints and ice-cream parlors are set up on the beach road.

Place of accommodation in Kozhikode
Visitors can find plenty of staying options in Kozhikode. Some famous choices, that suits every pocket are Seaqueen Hotel, Hotel Beach Heritage Inn and Victorian Beach Heritage Inn. Visitors can also check our comfortable rooms at Taj Residency, Malabar Palace, Hyson Heritage, Malabar Mansion and Fortune Hotel, which are slightly away from Kozhikode Beach.

When to visit Kozhikode
The best time to visit Kozhikode beach is anytime between September to February.

How to reach Kozhikode
By Air:
Karipur Airport situated 26 kms away, is the nearest aerodrome. It is connected to Coimbatore, Delhi, Kochi, Mumbai and Chennai by regular flights.

By Rail:
Kozhikode Station is well-connected to Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram by the Cannanore, Netravati and Parashuram express trains and to Mumbai by the Netravati and Mangla Lakshadweep express trains. Besides, Mangalore Mail operates to and from Chennai on daily basis.

By Road:
NH17 connects Kozhikode to Kannur, Kasargode, Mangalore, Panaji and Mumbai. Both private and KSRTC buses ply over the major cities of Kerala and Karnataka at regular interval.