This Beach of Karnataka is one of the most commonly visited places and is located in the Mangalore city in Karnataka. This place is an ideal tourist beach destination.
The beach name Surathkal is derived from the word “Shiradakal” meaning headstone in Kannada and in Tulu (local language in Dakshina Kannada, it has no script).
The reason for which the Surathkal Beach is quite popular among the tourists is because of its alluring natural surroundings. This beach destination is an ideal halt for the visitors who want to spend some time away from the perplexing city life.
One of the major attractions of the Surathkal Beach is its beautiful scenic view which it offers at the time of sunset.
Other than these fascinating surroundings, the Surathkal Beach is also widely visited for the light house that is situated in this region of the city.

The lighthouse is a must-visit for those who like a dash of thrill in their lives. This lighthouse is situated in the midst of rocks. It offers a spectacular view from the top, of the region around.

The beaches of Mangalore are crowd-pleasing beaches of Karnataka. Surathkal Beach is one of them that can be easily accessed from the important parts of the city. This beach is a must visit place for the tourists visiting the place. Surathkal beach is located in Dakshina Kannada district.

 Beach Activities
 Explore with the loneliness of the beaches, soak in the varying moods of the mighty Arabian Sea and go for long strolls in the countryside. Enjoy eating Mangalorean curries, especially seafood.

 How to Reach Surathkal Beach?

By Air: Mangalore is well connected with regular flights from Bangalore and Mumbai.
By Road: The beach is at a distance of 365 kms. from Bangalore and is just 5 kms from Mangalore city. The landmark near by this beach is the Karnataka Regional Engineering College.