Someshwara beach is located near Mangaluru, and it is a pristine beach famous for its view of sunsets. Someshwara beach is located in Ullal at the confluence of the Netravati River and the Arabian Sea. The golden sands, greenery along the route from Mangaluru, and the coconut palms along the beach make this beach a must-visit destination on the traveller’s itinerary.
Mangaluru has a hot, humid climate the year around and receives heavy rains for four months of the year. The best time to visit is November to February when the humidity is at tolerable levels.
Buses ply at regular intervals from Mangaluru, Ullal, and Byndoor to the Someshwara Bus Stand. The beach is about half a kilometre from the Someshwara bus stand. Autorickshaws are available from these towns and from Mangaluru to Someshwara beach. The access road to the beach is rocky and it is advisable to walk down to the beach.
The beach is undiscovered by tourists and therefore in pristine condition. The endless golden sands are ideal for walking or sunbathing. Someshwara beach is famous for the large rocks on the beach called Rudra Shile. During high tide, the sight of waves dashing against the rocks evokes a feeling of awe for the power of Nature
One can climb the Ottinene hillock for a grand view of the Netravati River winding its way to the sea through mangroves. This hillock has lush vegetation and a number of medicinal plants grow naturally here. The Government has announced plans of developing a park for medicinal plants here. This park, to be called Kshithij Nisargadhama, is approachable from Someshwara beach.
The presence of hidden rocks and currents along this stretch of the coast make this beach unsuitable for swimming. The sea claims several lives every year as unwary swimmers are dragged by the current.
The north end of Someshwara beach has the ancient Someshwara Temple. The temple is believed to have been constructed by Queen Abakka Devi of Ullal. A natural wonder is in the form of the NagaTeertha, a pond beside the beach temple with a perennial underground source of sweet freshwater.
The tourist facilities at this beach are virtually non-existent. Tourists travelling in a group or as a family are advised to carry drinking water and food as there are no shops along the beach.
