If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Serenity Beach, located 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from central Kottakuppam. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Pondicherry Promenade Beach and Auro Beach.
Learn about the local history of Puducherry with a stop at Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.