Kerala has a long coastline. There are a number of exotic beaches in Kerala that opens into the Arabian Sea. They form a major source of tourist attraction.

Alappuzha Beach is a popular backwater destination. The Alapuzha beach is best known for its annual boat race. The boat race is called Nehru Trophy boat race.

Cherai Beach - Cherai Beach is in Ernakulum district and gets its name from the Cherai village which is part of the Vypin Island. It’s about 30 km from Kochi and hence easily accessible.

The Dharmadam Island beach is near the Kannur town and was supposed to have been a Buddhist monastery earlier. Beautiful coconut groves and a huge rock protruding into the sea are the main features of this beach.

Ezhimala beach is located 55 km from Kannur. The s fascinating sculptured stone pillars scattered all over the beach, an ancient mosque on a hill nearby etc are main features of this beach. Buddha is said to have visited this beach.

Fort Kochi Beach - 2 km from Ernakulum, Some of the major attractions here are the Beach Carnival, Boat Cruise, and Fishing