The Valapattanam beach is located about 7 km from Kannur town in Kerala. The Valapattanam beach is one of the most natural and beautiful beaches in Kerala. It is a perfect vacation spot for nature lovers and those who love to spent quality time in the lap of nature. Valapattanam is also a famous fishing harbor as well as the main source of the irrigation project in the district. It is a fascinating experience to watch the traditional mode of timber transportation- by tying long pieces of timber together and letting them to float down the stream.

Besides the beach, Valapattanam also has a thriving timber industry. The timber industry of Valapattanam thrives on the rich forest resources of the area. Some of the important trees that are found in the area are Teak, Karimurukku, Iruli, Elavu and sandalwood (Sandalum album). Besides cash crops like tea, coffee, rubber, tobacco and cashew nuts, Kannur is known for Pukayila (tobacco) cultivation. The nearest railway station is Kannur; about 7 km from Valapattanam and the nearest airport is Kozhikode, about 93 km from Kannur.