Mahatma Gandhi Beach
Located 2km away from Kollam at Kochupilamoodu, Mahatma Gandhi beach sometimes referred as Kochupilamoodu beach is a ideal place for walks. The park located beside the sea, is the major attraction.

Thangasseri Beach
Three kilometer long Thangasseri beach, famed for its lighthouse, is located 5 km away from Kollam. The lighthouse is open on all days from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Another attraction here are the ruins of the Thangasseri fort and churches built in the 18th century.

Thirumullavaram Beach
The secluded Thirumullavaram beach, situated 6km north of Kollam town, is a shady paradise filled with coconut palms. This picturesque picnic spot is a favourite haunt of locals and tourists alike. Regarded as one of the most charming beaches in South India, it is an ideal place for morning walk, swimming or bathing in the sun. Thirumullavaram beach is very well connected by road and offers good facilities for the tourists.

Munroe Island
The beautiful, sleepy island of Munroe also known as Munrothuruthu, surrounded by the Kallada River on the western side and Ashtamudi Lake, is located 25kms away from Kollam. Blessed with a lot of zigzagging water channels, this island is named after Colonel Munroe, the British Resident of the erstwhile Travancore state. This place is host to many migratory birds. The idyllic, village of Munroe Island is a unique one which is connected with other two islands namely Pattomthuruthu and Pezhumthuruthu.
District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) operate cruises to the island twice a day; i.e at 9.00AM in the morning and 2.00PM in the afternoon.
The fare is Rs.300 per head and special fare is available for group booking with a maximum of 15 persons.