Shanghumugham Beach is easily accessible from the Kovalam Beach, Veli Tourist Village and Akkulam Tourist Village. Shangumugham beach is noted for its cleanliness. The vast stretch of white sand and the serene atmosphere, away from teh crowd in the city, provide all the ingredients for relaxation and for spending an ideal evening. The sculpture of Jalakanyaka - Mermaid by Kanayi Kunhiraman is an added attraction.
There is also a small amusement park for children. There is a star fish shaped restaurant at Shanghumugham beach. Most of the times the Arabian sea is calm at the beach. Watching sunset at shanghumugham beach is a memorable experience.
Indian Coffee house serves typical Kerala style food near the beach. The Coffee house is also a vantage point to watch the sunset.
There is a long walkway beside the beach which can be used for an evening stroll. Fishermen bringing their catch in the early mornings is also a memorable experience to tourists visiting the beach. Many Trivandrumites spends their evenings at the Shanghumugham beach.
There is an ancient stone pavilion on the beach.
The skating school here offers the coaching on skating. Adjacent to the skating school is an indoor sports complex which provides facilities for Badminton and Table Tennis. The 'Jawaharlal Nehru Park of Traffic signs for children' is situated here, which is helpful for the children to understand the traffic rules while playing in the park. The park also provides cycling facilities for small children.
