Panambur Beach is a beach on the shores of the Arabian Sea in the city of Mangaluru in the Indian state of Karnataka.

It is the most popular, well connected and the most visited beach of Karnataka.

Panambur beach is about 10 km (6.2 mi) north of Mangalore city center and comes under the administration of Mangaluru City Corporation. It is maintained by a private enterprise under the banner of Panambur Beach Tourism Development Project.

Attractions include jet ski rides, boating, dolphin viewing and food stalls. Trained lifeguards patrol the beach to ensure visitor safety.

This beach is popular for its sunsets, the port area and picnic spot. The ships anchored out in the sea waiting for berth in the harbor can be seen from the beach.

Panambur beach is beside the New Mangalore Sea Port. The rock wall forms the northern breakwater of the sea port entrance and protects vessels at anchorage from the weather and longshore drift. Walking on the breakwater rocks is forbidden. The port has to abide by International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code and keep the breakwater free of people.

The beach has activities like jet skiing, boating, chariot, camel and horse rides. There are many food stalls. Children can be entertained by joy riders that are plenty in number. The beach warms up during the carnivals. Parking facility can be utilised by visitors for two wheelers and four wheelers by paying a parking fee.

Events such as beach festivals and kite festivals are occasionally organized here. Other events include boat races, air shows and sand sculpture contests.