Malpe Beach
Udupi, Karnataka · Udupi travel guide
Clean beach with watersports and seafood shacks.
Malpe Beach is a serene, palm-lined beach known for its golden sands, water sports, and beautiful sunsets. It’s a popular getaway for both locals and tourists, offering parasailing, banana rides, and seafood stalls. The beach is clean, family-friendly, and provides boat rides to nearby islands. It’s an ideal spot for relaxation and coastal fun.
Plan your visit
| Time to spend | About 3 h (1.5–4 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 4:30–6:30 PM — sunset and seafood shacks; 7–9 AM — calm sea, cooler |
| Avoid | 12–3 PM — hot sand, no shade |
| Best months | Oct–Mar |
| Months to avoid | Jun–Sep |
| Entry fee | Free entry |
| Opening hours | Mon–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Effort | Easy — Island ferry about 15 min; last return ~17:00 |
| Good for | Families, Kids, Elderly, Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 on Google (9,296 reviews) |
St Mary's Island ferries stop roughly June-Sept; sea is rough and swimming unsafe in monsoon.
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need at Malpe Beach?
Most visitors spend about 3 h; 1.5–4 h depending on pace.
What is the best time to visit Malpe Beach?
4:30–6:30 PM, for sunset and seafood shacks. The best months are Oct–Mar.
What is the entry fee for Malpe Beach?
Entry is free.
What are the timings of Malpe Beach?
Mon–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM.