Chootad Beach

The beach which falls in-between the Ezhimala Naval academy and the proposed Coast Guard Academy is situated in Puthiyangadi near Pazhayangadi of Kannur District in Kerala. The beach and the surrounding place was recently renovated and it includes marine travel facility, rain shelter, pavilion, walkway, benches and toilets facility. With lush green Ezhimala hills on one side and clear blue backwaters and tree lined beach on the other, this place offers a unique experience and view. There are boating/kayaking facilities in the backwaters,a children's park and quad biking facilities on the beach and a nice beach restaurant.

Chootad Beach isn’t just for the romantics. It is for the adventurous and those who just want to picnic around as well. The Tourism Council maintains a park next to the beach. For beach bums, there is nothing more fulfilling than walking through this pristine stretch watching the waves crash at the shore, taking a dip or just settling into the sands and staring at the magnificent scene struck up by nature.
Getting there
Nearest railway station: Payyanur Railway Station, about 13 km
Nearest airport: Kannur International Airport, about 52 km
Calicut International Airport, about 141 km
Google map coordinates: 26CJ+FH Madayi, Kerala