Vadakara Sand Banks Beach is a popular destination for locals and tourists in Kozhikode, known for its peaceful atmosphere and stunning sunsets. It is located where the Kottakkal River meets the Arabian Sea. The nearby town of Vadakara is renowned for being the birthplace of Thacholi Othenan, a legendary hero celebrated in the Vadakkanpattu ballads of North Malabar. The town is also home to several temples dedicated to Othenan and is a center for the martial art form of Kalaripayattu.