Manipal, 3km east of Udipi, is a progressive industrial and educational centre famous for its Medical College . The house of Vijayanath Shenoy is a small museum displaying Household objects in a typical architectural setting.

Located about 6 kms to the west of Udupi, at the mouth of the Malpe or Udyavara River , Malpe is an important natural port of the Karnataka coast. The place has fascinating natural scenic view. Malpe beach here is a favourite holiday spot with its peaceful surroundings and natural beauty. The uninhibited St. Mary's Island , just a boat ride away has a beach and an impressive geological formation of basalt rock pillars into the sea.

Brahmavar located about 13 kms north of Udupi is an ancient cultural centre. The three main temples here are 9th century Mahalinga temple, Gopinatha temple and the Janardhana shrine. The image of the deity in the Gopinatha temple is Hoysala architecture.

Kollur is located about 80kms from Udupi. The famous temple of goddess Mookambika is located here on top of Kodachadri hill, at the foot of the Western Ghats . Though the temple has a long history, the present building was erected in 1616 by Venkatappa, one of the Ikkeri Nayakas. The goddess takes the form of a 'Jyotirlinga' incorporating aspects of Shiva and Shakti. It is a famous pilgrimage centre attracting lot of devotees.

Located 50kms from Udupi, to the north along the coastal road is Maravanthe. It is an enchanting place with the Arabian Sea on the western side and the Saurpanika River on the eastern side with just a road in between. The beautiful Maravanthe beach here attracts a lot of tourists with its endless stretch of golden sand and swaying palm trees.